Senior Facilities Construction Lead

United States Digital Space LLC; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC seeks a Sr. Construction Superintendent to oversee facilities construction at Starbase, Texas.

This on-site role leads coordination among design engineers, project managers, facilities teams, vendors, and inspectors to deliver world-class facilities in Brownsville/South Padre area. The role requires 8+ years in construction, 4+ years leading multi-trade coordination, and strong knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC/R, and related trades.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the construction industry.
• 4+ years of experience leading the coordination of multiple construction trades.
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC/R, concrete, framing, and industrial gas trades.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations.
• Ability to manage projects in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and PDF editing tools (Bluebeam/Adobe).
• Willingness to travel occasionally and work extended hours.

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.
• 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 of 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 agencies' 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.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Quality control

Safety compliance

Reading engineering drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC seeks a Sr. Construction Superintendent to oversee facilities construction at Starbase, Texas.

This on-site role leads coordination among design engineers, project managers, facilities teams, vendors, and inspectors to deliver world-class facilities in Brownsville/South Padre area. The role requires 8+ years in construction, 4+ years leading multi-trade coordination, and strong knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC/R, and related trades.