Sr. Construction Superintendent

InvestedintheMission; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX seeks a Sr. Construction Superintendent to oversee field execution of facilities construction projects, coordinating with Design Engineers, Project Managers, Facilities and Maintenance teams, and vendors.

You will manage multiple trades, enforce safety, track progress, and ensure quality and on-time delivery, driving projects from start to finish as part of the Construction Projects Team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level education not required; strong construction experience accepted.
• High school diploma or equivalency is required.
• 8+ years in construction with 4+ years coordinating multiple trades on site.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate facilities projects to ensure vendors meet standards and deliver services, materials and craftsmanship.
• Plan and direct construction activities of internal resources and subcontractors; lead coordination meetings between trades.
• Maintain accurate records of daily logs, progress and financial reports for facilities construction.
• Enforce contract expectations from subcontractors and communicate discrepancies.
• Approve subcontractor work and authorize payments after inspection.
• Maintain a safe site by enforcing OSHA requirements and safety practices.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

HVAC/R understanding

Reading engineering drawings

Microsoft Office proficiency

Project coordination

On-site leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office Suite

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.

SR. CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT

As a member of the Construction Projects Team, you will 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 Bastrop, 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 Construction Projects Team to maintain accurate records of daily logs, progress reports, financial reports related to the construction of facilities
• Enforce contract expectations from subcontractors and communication of any discrepancies
• Approves work being performed by subcontractors and handle any related issue
• Authorize payments of subcontractors upon thorough inspection of work
• Maintain a safe work site by implementing safety requirements, enforcing safe work habits, 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 its completion
• Create purchase orders as necessary to support project timely execution including but not limited to, rentals, material or subcontractor labor

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 8+ years of experience in the construction industry
• 4+ 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 trade
• 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 in 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

• Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends as necessary to meet business needs
• Ability to provide 24x7 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

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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affrimative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].