Construction Superintendent

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Exploration Technologies Corp in Starbase, Texas is seeking a Construction Superintendent to supervise and lead laborers and contractors for the build and activation of critical infrastructure across the Starbase site. You will own day-to-day site management, coordinate schedules, enforce safety policies, manage assets, and report progress to engineering and project management.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on capability, and flexibility for extended hours if needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of professional experience in the construction or aerospace industries with experience leading or coordinating a labor force.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with a construction trade

Responsibilities

• Oversee and own the day-to-day site management of a fast-paced, high-impact construction project.
• Manage a team dedicated to construction site logistics/operations, including work schedules, project progress, quality control, and resource allocation.
• Planning, implementation, and enforcement of construction site logistics to enable broader project goals and schedule.
• Management of SpaceX construction assets (trailers, portable restrooms, rental equipment, etc.).
• Implement and enforce SpaceX safety policies; drive the safety culture on the job site through contractor and internal partners.
• Daily field coordination and conflict resolution for contractors and internal partners.
• Manage site logistics, including daily deliveries, offloading, inventory, storage, and staging of SpaceX-purchased materials.
• Responsible for job site cleanliness
• Maintain, implement, and iterate SpaceX-provided construction barricades as needed.
• Maintain job site storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPP) and enforce compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Create, enforce, and iterate on schedules for workers and subcontractors in conjunction with the engineering and project management team
• Maintain a daily log for the job site’s operations, reporting to management as necessary
• Oversee the procurement and execution of specific construction projects as delegated by the engineering & project management team
• Provide budgetary costs based upon the preliminary scope of the project
• Gather proposals from contractors; assign contracts upon receipt of all proposals
• Develop the final cost and schedule for the sub-project, and implement controls as needed to manage cost, schedule, and scope
• Coordinate project implementation and track project status
• Coordinate with the end user and facilities team for building operations and maintenance
• Manage night shift contractors as the project work requires
• Make changes in the operation as necessary to best meet construction deadlines, triage issues to the engineering & project management team as necessary to ensure schedule and quality are adequate
• Responsible for contractor badging & security through SpaceX security team
• When necessary (~10% of the time), this superintendent will be asked to help with the hands-on skilled trade work

Skills

Team leadership

Project coordination

Safety policy enforcement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Project management software

2D/3D modeling

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT

As a critical member of the Texas construction projects team, you will supervise and lead a group of laborers and contractors to enable the build and activation of infrastructure for a variety of projects in Starbase, TX.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and own the day-to-day site management of a fast-paced, high-impact construction project, including the responsibilities below:
• Manage a team dedicated to construction site logistics/operations, including work schedules, project progress, quality control, and resource allocation
• Planning, implementation, and enforcement of construction site logistics to enable broader project goals and schedule
• Management of SpaceX construction assets (trailers, portable restrooms, rental equipment, etc.)
• Implement and enforce SpaceX safety policies; drive the safety culture on the job site through contractor and internal partners
• Daily field coordination and conflict resolution for contractors and internal partners
• Manage site logistics, including daily deliveries, offloading, inventory, storage, and staging of SpaceX-purchased materials
• Responsible for job site cleanliness
• Maintain, implement, and iterate SpaceX-provided construction barricades as needed
• Maintain job site storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPP) and enforce compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Create, enforce, and iterate on schedules for workers and subcontractors in conjunction with the engineering and project management team
• Maintain a daily log for the job site’s operations, reporting to management as necessary
• Oversee the procurement and execution of specific construction projects as delegated by the engineering & project management team
• Provide budgetary costs based upon the preliminary scope of the project
• Gather proposals from contractors; assign contracts upon receipt of all proposals
• Develop the final cost and schedule for the sub-project, and implement controls as needed to manage cost, schedule, and scope
• Coordinate project implementation and track project status
• Coordinate with the end user and facilities team for building operations and maintenance
• Manage night shift contractors as the project work requires
• Make changes in the operation as necessary to best meet construction deadlines, triage issues to the engineering & project management team as necessary to ensure schedule and quality are adequate
• Responsible for contractor badging & security through SpaceX security team
• When necessary (~10% of the time), this superintendent will be asked to help with the hands-on skilled trade work

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of professional experience in the construction or aerospace industries with experience leading or coordinating a labor force
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with a construction trade skill

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Field experience in a technical field or in managing a multi-disciplinary team of contractors/laborers
• Previous experience with project management and scheduling software
• Basic proficiency with 2D or 3D modeling programs
• Knowledge of processes of jurisdictional permitting and/or environmental agencies
• Understanding of multiple disciplines such as civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying
• Experience with project management of construction projects, including estimating, cost control, scheduling, and contractor management
• Experience reading, reviewing, and approving shop and fabrication drawings
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while maintaining a high sense of urgency in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standard hours for this position are 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed, based on site operational needs; flexibility required
• Ability to work at elevated heights (200+ feet)
• Physical effort with lifting and carrying materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs.)
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Valid driver’s license
• Occasional travel may be required to support vehicle operations at production and launch sites (<10%)
• 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 .

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