Sr. Construction Superintendent

Spacex; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX seeks a Sr. Construction Superintendent to lead field execution of facilities construction projects in College Station, TX. You will coordinate with design engineers, managers, vendors, and technicians to deliver world‑class facilities and maintain thorough documentation.

You will enforce safety and contract standards, manage multiple trades, and ensure timely completion while reporting progress and costs to the Construction Projects Team. Ex‑hours and on‑call readiness are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• 8+ years in the construction industry.
• 4+ years coordinating multiple trades on site.
• Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends.
• On-site work in College Station, TX.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate facilities projects to ensure vendors meet standards and deliver services.
• Direct construction activities of internal resources and subcontractors for each phase.
• Maintain records of daily logs, progress reports, and financial reports.
• Enforce contract expectations and communicate discrepancies to stakeholders.
• Approve work by subcontractors and inspect before payments.

Skills

Trade coordination

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Reading engineering drawings

MS Office / Bluebeam

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

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 be 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 the SpaceX campus a world-class facility. This position is based in College Station, 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
• Approve 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
• Ability to work onsite at our College Station, TX facility (Remote work not considered)
• 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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