Sr. Construction Superintendent (Starship Launch Pad)

As a critical member of the Starship Launch Pad team, you will supervise and lead a group of laborers and contractors to enable the build and activation of launch infrastructure for a variety of projects at Starbase as well as other SpaceX Launch Sites. This position is based in South Texas (Brownsville/South Padre area).

• →Oversee and own the day-to-day site management of a fast-paced, high-impact construction project, including the responsibilities below:
• →Manage construction site logistics/operations, including work schedules, project progress, and resource allocation
• →Use independent judgment to plan, supervise, and manage construction projects across SpaceX campuses
• →Implement and enforce SpaceX safety policies, and 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 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
• →Management of SpaceX construction assets (trailers, rental equipment, etc.)
• →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 contracts 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
• →Responsible for contractor badging & security

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of professional experience leading or coordinating a labor force in the construction or aerospace industries
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with a construction trade skill

• Understanding of multiple disciplines such as civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying
• Structural welding experience on large-scale industrial or aerospace projects
• Experience estimating labor hours and managing budgets for welding scopes
• Strong field experience managing weld contractors, fitters, and multi-disciplinary crews in fast-paced technical environments
• Ability to read and interpret piping and instrumentation diagrams, isometric drawings, fabrication drawings, and redlines
• Experience with fit-up, system tie-ins, modifications, and resolving constructability issues in the field
• Current CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) certification

• This position is based in Starbase, TX (Brownsville/South Padre Island Area) and requires being onsite – remote work not considered
• Ability to perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters, or at heights
• Travel may be required to support projects at other sites (up to 30%)

• 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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