Construction Superintendent

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; McGregor (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in McGregor, TX is seeking a Construction Superintendent to oversee field execution of facilities construction projects. You will coordinate design engineers, project managers, facilities staff, vendors, and internal partners to drive projects from start to finish on-site.

You will lead multi-trade coordination, enforce contract expectations, and maintain detailed records while ensuring a safe, compliant site in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 5+ years of experience in the construction industry.
• 2+ years of experience leading the coordination of multiple trades on-site.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate facilities projects to ensure vendors meet standards while delivering services, materials, and craftsmanship.
• Plan and direct construction activities of internal resources and subcontractors for each phase of construction and lead coordination meetings between trades.
• Maintain records of daily logs, progress reports, and financial reports related to construction of facilities.
• Enforce contract expectations from subcontractors and communicate discrepancies.
• Approve work by subcontractors and handle related issues.
• Authorize payments to subcontractors after inspection of work.
• Maintain a safe work site by enforcing OSHA requirements and safety practices.
• Verify checklists are complete and inspections scheduled and passed.
• Monitor subcontractor cleanup and overall site cleanliness.
• Schedule and manage subcontractors for warranty repairs.
• Develop rapport with subcontractors, operators, and inspectors.
• Coordinate inspections with local officials.
• Review project tickets and create work orders as needed; manage completion.
• Create purchase orders to support timely project execution (rentals, materials, subcontractor labor).

Skills

Project coordination

Construction management

Safety compliance

Reading engineering drawings

Vendor coordination

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Job 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 SUPERINTENDENT

As a member of the Texas Construction Projects team, you will be responsible for overseeing the coordination and field execution of facilities construction projects. You will work with design engineers, construction project managers, facilities and maintenance technicians, vendors, and internal partners to support these goals. You will have the opportunity to drive positive change and own projects from start to finish, with the goal of making SpaceX projects into world-class facilities. This position is based in McGregor, TX.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate facilities projects to ensure vendors meet standards while delivering promised services, materials, and craftsmanship
• Plan and direct construction activities of internal resources as well as all involved subcontractors for each phase of construction and lead any coordination meetings between trades
• Work hand-in-hand with the Texas Construction Projects team to maintain accurate records of daily logs, progress reports, and financial reports related to the construction of facilities
• Enforce contract expectations from subcontractors and communicate any discrepancies
• Approve work being performed by subcontractors and handle any related issues
• Authorize payments to subcontractors upon thorough inspection of work
• Maintain a safe work site by implementing safety requirements, enforcing safe work habits, and observing OSHA requirements and any applicable agency regulations
• Verify all checklists are complete and inspections are scheduled and passed
• Monitor cleanliness and hold subcontractors responsible for daily clean-up
• Schedule and manage subcontractors to make designated warranty repairs
• Develop and maintain rapport with subcontractors, operators, and inspectors
• Coordinate inspections with local officials
• Review and manage project request tickets, including creating work orders when needed and managing their completion
• Create purchase orders as necessary to support timely project execution, including but not limited to rentals, materials, or subcontractor labor

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of experience in the construction industry
• 2+ years of experience leading the coordination of multiple trades on-site

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R), concrete, framing, and industrial gas trades
• Knowledge of basic engineering and construction principles and methods
• Ability to conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers
• Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations; ability to mark up and highlight coordination items
• Demonstrated ability to independently and effectively manage projects in an extremely fast-paced and changing environment
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite tools and PDF editor software such as Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to work in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Role may require extended hours, weekend work, and shift schedules that vary depending on site operational needs; flexibility required
• Ability to provide 24/7 on-call support in emergency situations
• Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (25 lbs.)
• Occasional travel may be required based on project tasks
• Willingness to work outdoors in an environment requiring exposure to extreme temperatures and elevations
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