About the job
At TerraFirma, we are revolutionizing the way earth is moved for construction projects. Established by former SpaceX engineers and supported by Bain Capital Ventures, we are transforming construction into a faster, more affordable, and safer process.
Our Story & Mission
While at SpaceX, we contributed to the creation of the largest rocket ever built, launched the most extensive satellite constellation, and provided connectivity to millions globally. Our experience taught us that infrastructure is the backbone of progress.
At Starbase, the primary obstacle to launching missions to Mars was not the rocket itself but the slow, costly, and complex infrastructure needed around it. We faced challenges with buildings, roads, utilities, and waste management, and constructing them consumed more time and resources than it should have.
From our experiences, we realized that it does not have to be this complicated or expensive to lay the groundwork for progress. We understood that the same engineering principles that advanced space exploration could be applied to infrastructure. By simplifying, iterating, accelerating, and automating the construction process, we can usher in a new era of building.
Speeding up infrastructure development fuels progress across all fields, creating a self-sustaining engine to tackle humanity’s most significant challenges. The innovations we cultivate on Earth will pave the way for future technologies that will enable human settlement on Mars.
Job Overview
In this role, you will generate the detailed quantity takeoffs that drive TerraFirma’s estimating process for earthworks and site development projects. Collaborating closely with estimators, engineers, and project managers, you will translate civil plans and field conditions into precise, actionable quantities that guide our bidding process.
This position requires a keen attention to detail and a focus on execution. You will take ownership of takeoff outputs for grading, excavation, utilities, paving, and related scopes, while also enhancing the speed, accuracy, and consistency of how we price our projects. As our internal estimating tools and processes evolve, you will help refine the systems that make takeoff faster and more reliable.

