Construction Superintendent (Starship Pad Build)

SpaceX; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Starbase, TX is seeking a Construction Superintendent (Starship Pad Build) to supervise a labor force and contractors, directing day-to-day site management on a high‑impact program. You will manage logistics, safety, budgets, and coordination with engineering and facilities teams, while occasionally performing hands-on skilled trades.

The role requires a strong safety culture, multi-disciplinary coordination, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment near Starbase.

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 trade skill such as welding, tubing, vertical building, integration, machining, fabrication, or heavy equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and own the day-to-day site management of a fast-paced construction project.
• Plan, implement, and enforce construction site logistics to enable project goals and schedule.
• Manage site assets, trailers, restrooms, rental equipment, and safety policies.
• Coordinate and resolve field conflicts between contractors and internal partners daily.
• Provide budgetary costs, gather proposals, and manage contracts for sub-projects.
• Support hands-on skilled trade work when necessary (~10% of the time).
• Ensure compliance with SpaceX safety policies and local regulations.
• Maintain daily operation logs and communicate progress to management.
• Be responsible for contractor badging processes and health/safety culture.

Skills

Team leadership

Site safety

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contractor management

Reading drawings

Field coordination

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Project management software

2D/3D modeling basics

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 (STARSHIP PAD BUILD)

As a critical member of the Starship team, you will supervise and lead a team of laborers and contractors to support the construction 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, and resource allocation
  • Plan, implement, and enforce construction site logistics to enable broader project goals and schedule
  • Manage SpaceX construction assets (trailers, portable restrooms, rental equipment, etc.)
  • Implement and enforce SpaceX safety policies; drive the safety culture on the jobsite through contractor and internal partners
  • Coordinate and resolve conflicts in the field for contractors and internal partners on a daily basis
  • Manage site logistics, including daily deliveries, offloading, inventory, storage, and staging of SpaceX-purchased materials
  • Be responsible for jobsite cleanliness
  • Maintain, implement, and iterate SpaceX-provided construction barricades as needed
  • Maintain jobsite 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's operations, reporting to management as necessary
• Oversee the procurement and execution of specific construction projects as delegated by the engineering and 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 and project management team as necessary to ensure schedule and quality are adequate
• Be responsible for contractor badging process
• Help with hands‑on skilled trade work when necessary (~10% of the time)

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 trade skill falling in one of the following categories: welding, tubing, vertical building, integration, machining, fabrication, or heavy equipment operation

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:

• Availability to work extended hours and weekend as needed-flexibility is required
• Ability to travel to different sites, as needed, up to 20% travel
• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings, and climbing hand-over-hand
• Typicallyexposed to work in extreme outdoor environments - heat, cold, rain
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Stand: Up to 10 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 10 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) between 1 to 2 hours perday
• Overheadreach: Up to 10 hours per day
• Walk: Up to 10 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to 50 lbs. (unassisted) between 1 to 2 hours per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 6 hours per day
• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 10 hours per day
• Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day
• Abilityto work in temperatures over 80 degrees for 6 hours or greater per day
• Must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description
• May be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review

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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