Fabrication Field Superintendent – Fluids & Piping

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

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Construction Superintendent - Fabrication (Starbase) to own day-to-day fluids fabrication execution on site and lead field teams through complex piping, tubing, and instrumentation integration. You will coordinate with contractors, engineering, and facilities to deliver safe, high-quality installations in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires hands-on leadership with 3+ years in construction or aerospace, plus experience reading piping diagrams and isometrics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in construction or aerospace industries with experience leading/coordinating a labor force.
• 3+ years hands-on experience with a construction trade skill.
• Experience managing tubing contractors, fitters, and multi-disciplinary crews in fast-paced technical environments.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day execution of fluids fabrication projects on site.
• Lead site logistics and operations for fabrication projects, including scheduling, progress tracking, quality control, and resource allocation.
• Manage construction assets, deliveries, storage, and site cleanliness to support fabrication.
• Maintain barricades and stormwater prevention plans for fabrication areas.
• Coordinate daily field activities, resolve conflicts, and manage schedules for contractors and internal teams.
• Oversee procurement and execution of fabrication construction projects.
• Develop cost estimates, solicit bids, and manage budgets and scopes for fabrication packages.
• Provide daily progress updates and coordinate with end users and facilities teams.
• Supervise night shift fabrication contractors as required.
• Directly supervise tubers and fitters, set priorities, and drive productivity.
• Plan and sequence fabrication work to align with project schedule.
• Identify and resolve blockers for fabrication scopes with material access/engineering issues.
• Serve as primary contact between contractors, engineering, and SpaceX teams.
• Resolve field issues including fit-up interferences and design gaps.

Skills

Construction management

Team leadership

Piping and tubing fabrication

Isometrics drawings reading

OSHA 30 certification

CWI certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Construction Superintendent - Fabrication (Starbase) to own day-to-day fluids fabrication execution on site and lead field teams through complex piping, tubing, and instrumentation integration. You will coordinate with contractors, engineering, and facilities to deliver safe, high-quality installations in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires hands-on leadership with 3+ years in construction or aerospace, plus experience reading piping diagrams and isometrics.