Construction Project Engineer (Global Office)
SpaceX
| Company | SpaceX |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Palo Alto |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ENGINEER (GLOBAL OFFICE)
This role is responsible for planning and executing office space refreshes, build-to-suit projects, new facility construction, renovations, and strategic planning of office spaces across the globe. You will support all SpaceX sites without local facilities teams, lead global office opening projects, and work with architects, designers, facilities and maintenance teams, vendors, real estate partners, and internal customers to deliver these initiatives. You will have the opportunity to drive positive change and own projects from start to finish, with the goal of making international and domestic SpaceX offices efficient and impactful, ultimately leading to making life multiplanetary.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee and own the full lifecycle of global office construction projects with on-time and under-budget delivery and high customer satisfaction
Manage all aspects of multi-discipline construction projects in the field and office
Be the overall construction project manager and extreme owner for global office initiatives
Perform project control tasks, including project scheduling and cost control
Interact with contractors, fabricators, architects, real estate team, and internal customers
Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real-time, adapting to diverse international regulations and environments
Provide budgetary costs based upon the preliminary scope of the project
Gather proposals from architects, engineers and contractors; assign contracts upon receipt of all proposals
Facilitate city, county, and international governmental approvals and permitting
Coordinate project implementation and track project status across multiple sites, and ensure seamless handoffs to local teams post-occupancy
Coordinate with end users, facilities teams, and operations for building turnover, maintenance planning, and ongoing support
Take on new projects ad-hoc as business needs dictate
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, structural engineering or construction management
1+ years of professional experience in architecture, engineering, construction management, or facilities management
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
3+ years of commercial office fit-out experience, including international projects
Experience managing projects in multiple countries or regions
2+ years of professional experience with facility design software and tools (e.g. Revit, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, BIM 360, Navisworks)
1+ years of professional experience in strategic facilities planning
1+ years of professional experience with construction cost estimates
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations; ability to mark up and highlight coordination items
Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance
Ability to independently and effectively manage projects in an extremely fast-paced and changing environment
Ability to analyze problems and make sound decisions in a timely manner based on objectives, risks, implications and cost
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work at elevated heights, outdoor environments (heat, cold, rain, snow)
Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (15 to 35 lbs.)
Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed b