SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Construction Superintendent - Starship

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeTexas, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalency certificate is required.
At least 3 years of professional experience in engineering, construction management, architecture, or facilities management are required.
The role requires the ability to work at heights of 200 feet or more.
The role requires the physical ability to lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
The role involves exposure to extreme outdoor environments, including heat, cold, and rain, as well as fumes, odors, and noise.
The role requires availability for extended hours and weekends as needed, with flexibility based on site operational needs.
A valid driver's license is required.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Responsibilities

Oversee and own day-to-day site management of fast-paced construction projects.
Manage a team responsible for construction site logistics and operations, including work schedules, project progress, and resource allocation.
Plan, implement, and enforce construction site logistics to support broader project goals and schedules.
Manage construction assets, including trailers, portable toilets, and rental equipment.
Implement and enforce safety policies, promoting jobsite safety with contractors and internal partners.
Coordinate field activities daily and resolve conflicts among contractors and internal partners.
Manage site logistics, including deliveries, offloading, inventory, storage, and staging of purchased materials.
Maintain jobsite cleanliness.
Maintain, implement, and update construction barricades as needed.
Maintain the jobsite SWPP and enforce compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Create, enforce, and update schedules for workers and subcontractors in coordination with engineering and project management teams.
Maintain a daily operations log for the jobsite and report to management as needed.
Oversee procurement and execution of delegated construction projects.
Provide budgetary cost estimates based on preliminary project scopes.
Gather contractor proposals and assign contracts after receiving all proposals.
Develop final cost and schedule plans for subprojects and implement controls to manage cost, schedule, and scope.
Coordinate project implementation and track project status.
Coordinate with end users and the facilities team regarding building operations and maintenance.
Manage night-shift contractors when project work requires it.
Adjust operations as needed to meet construction deadlines and escalate issues to engineering and project management to ensure schedule and quality are adequate.

Desired Qualifications

Field experience in a technical field or experience managing multidisciplinary teams of contractors or laborers is preferred.
Previous experience with project management and scheduling software is preferred.
Basic proficiency with AutoCAD is preferred.
Knowledge of jurisdictional permitting processes and/or environmental agencies is preferred.
Understanding of multiple disciplines, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying, is preferred.
Experience managing construction projects, including estimating, cost control, scheduling, and contractor management, is preferred.
Experience reading, reviewing, and approving shop and fabrication drawings is preferred.
The ability to change roles and responsibilities rapidly while maintaining urgency in a fast-paced, challenging work environment is preferred.
The ability to work independently and collaboratively, take initiative, and communicate effectively is preferred.

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.

CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT (STARSHIP)

As a critical member of the Starship Infrastructure team, you will supervise and lead a group of laborers and contractors to enable the build and activation of infrastructure for a variety of projects.

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
3+ years of professional experience in engineering, construction management, architecture or facilities management

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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
Travel may be required based on specific project tasks

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 Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].

About the Company

SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

SpaceX builds and launches reusable rockets and spacecraft for NASA, the military, and companies, and it runs Starlink, a satellite internet service for homes and businesses. In 2020, its Dragon capsule became the first privately built spacecraft to carry astronauts to the International Space Station. Its Falcon 9 rocket lands its first stage so the booster can fly again, which cuts launch costs, while Starlink beams internet from low-orbit satellites to small dishes for a monthly fee. SpaceX also owns xAI, maker of the Grok chatbot and owner of the social network X, and is building Starship, a fully reusable rocket meant to carry people to the Moon and Mars. Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002, and it is based in Starbase, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Starbase, Texas
Founded: 2002

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