Lead Construction Engineer

Who you are

You have a strong background in construction engineering with experience leading teams — your expertise allows you to mentor and develop engineers while ensuring project success. You understand the complexities of construction projects and can effectively coordinate multiple disciplines to achieve project goals. You are skilled in developing and training your team, fostering an environment of ownership and empowered decision-making. Your ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders ensures that project requirements are clearly defined and met. You thrive in fast-paced environments and can prioritize work timelines to maximize productivity. You are detail-oriented and ensure that technical specifications, budgets, and deadlines are adhered to throughout the project lifecycle.

Desirable

Experience with large-scale infrastructure projects is a plus — you have a track record of successfully managing complex construction initiatives. Familiarity with capital expenditure processes and the ability to prepare and coordinate reviews and approvals will set you apart. You are adaptable and can work collaboratively with operations teams to perform constructability assessments and optimize project workflows.

What you'll do

As the Lead Construction Engineer at SpaceX, you will oversee a team of construction engineers across multiple disciplines — your leadership will guide the development, value engineering, and construction of site facilities. You will coordinate all phases of development projects, ensuring that interactions with other groups on site maximize productivity and align with operational schedules. Your role will involve preparing and coordinating all capital expenditure processes, including reviews, approvals, and execution of site capital projects. You will ensure that all building activities and schedules are communicated effectively to personnel, subcontractors, and material suppliers. Your focus will be on delivering high-quality infrastructure that supports SpaceX's mission of enabling human life on Mars.

What we offer

At SpaceX, you will be part of a groundbreaking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of space exploration — your contributions will directly impact the future of humanity in space. We offer a collaborative work environment where innovation is encouraged, and your ideas can lead to significant advancements in technology. You will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting projects in the aerospace industry, alongside talented professionals who share your passion for engineering and exploration. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, recognizing the importance of your role in our mission.