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.

SITE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (STARLINK)

In this role, you will be responsible for surveying, permitting, and building Starlink antenna sites around the world. The ideal candidate has experience in site development at scale, is able to actively work on the builds of 50+ sites at a time, and excels at negotiations, evaluating bid proposals, and resolving conflicts with construction and utility delivery in the field. This person should be comfortable independently working with and influencing all types of stakeholders, including executives, contractors, facility managers, landlords, city planners, and utility planners, and be able to come up with creative and proactive solutions to meet tight delivery timelines and reduce average site delivery times. You will also be responsible for establishing best practices for accelerating site builds, helping improve our design and build process, and providing regular reports to key internal stakeholders including engineering, network, and business teams as well as Starlink leadership. The ideal candidate is industry-savvy, fosters great partnerships in their region, and is committed to rapidly scaling Starlink’s ground infrastructure in new and challenging markets all around the world!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define project milestones and objectives, and ensure build, permitting, and design partners will deliver on commitments on or ahead of schedule.
• Identify and lead negotiations with build, design, permitting, and utility partners, ensuring favorable terms on pricing, delivery, and conditions.
• Direct site operations, overseeing subcontracted civil work and aids in engineering, design, regulatory, and purchasing processes.
• Consistently deliver 5+ sites per month that meet target cost and schedule, as well as safety, due diligence, code and spec compliance, and environmental and safety standards.
• Monitor project costs and provide accurate forecasts and financial models to maintain projects within budget that meet schedule commitments.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues in the field, keeping leadership and cross-functional teams informed as necessary.
• Travel to customer and vendor sites as needed, and ensure successful project closure and documentation.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, or an engineering discipline, OR 5+ years of professional experience in construction management, facilities management, or a similar field.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in telecommunication network site development.
• Experience managing major construction projects requiring estimating, cost control, schedule, contractor management, negotiations, surveying, permitting, procurement, and project forecasting and reporting.
• Experience working internationally or with international suppliers.
• Knowledge of processes of jurisdictional permitting and environmental agencies.
• Experience reviewing and approving construction drawings, blueprints, and technical documents.
• Able to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to travel 50% or as needed to project sites.
• Willingness to work long hours when needed to meet critical deadlines.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    

Pay range:     Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year  

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.   

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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