Construction Superintendent (Starship) – Night Shift
Summary
Job Description
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:
- 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
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. Section 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. Section 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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
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