SpaceX · 18 hours ago
Construction Superintendent (Starship) - Night Shift
Starbase, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Construction Superintendent will supervise and lead a team of laborers and contractors for the build and activation of infrastructure projects, ensuring safety and efficient site management.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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, portas, rental equipment, etc.)
Implement and enforce SpaceX safety policies. Drive the safety culture on the jobsite through contractor and internal partners
Daily field coordination and conflict resolution for contractors and internal partners
Manage site logistics, including daily deliveries, offloading, inventory, storage, and staging of SpaceX purchased materials
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 engineering and project management team
Maintain a daily log for the job site’s operations, reporting to management as necessary
Oversee the procurement and execution of specific construction projects as delegated by the engineering & 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 end user and facilities team for building operations and maintenance
Manage night shift contractors as project work requires
Make changes in the operation as necessary to best meet construction deadlines, triage issues to engineering & project management team as necessary to ensure schedule and quality are adequate
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
3+ years of professional experience in engineering, construction management, architecture or facilities management
Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Must be able to work the shift requirements: Night Shift (5pm-5am)
Ability to work at elevated heights (200+ feet)
Physical effort with lifting and carrying materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs.)
Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed based on site operational needs; flexibility required
Valid driver's license
Occasional travel may be required to support vehicle operations at production and launch sites
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
Preferred
Field experience in a technical field or in managing a multi-discipline team of contractors/laborers
Previous experience with project management and scheduling software
Basic proficiency with AutoCAD
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, schedule, 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
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
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CFO
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