Sr. Construction Superintendent - Texas Construction Projects

SR. CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT – TEXAS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

As a critical member of the Texas construction projects 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 in Starbase, TX.

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, quality control, and resource allocation


• Planning, implementation, and enforcement of construction site logistics to enable broader project goals and schedule


• Management of SpaceX construction assets (trailers, portable restrooms, 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 job-site cleanliness


• Maintain, implement, and iterate SpaceX-provided construction barricades as needed


• Maintain jobsite storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPP) and enforce compliance with local, state, and federal regulations


• Create, enforce, and iterate on schedules for workers and subcontractors in conjunction with the 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 the end user and facilities team for building operations and maintenance


• Manage night shift contractors as the project work requires




• Make changes in the operation as necessary to best meet construction deadlines, triage issues to the engineering & project management team as necessary to ensure schedule and quality are adequate


• Responsible for contractor badging & security through SpaceX security team


• When necessary (~10% of the time), this superintendent will be asked to help with the hands-on skilled trade work

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate


• 8+ years of professional experience in the construction or aerospace industries with experience leading or coordinating a labor force


• 3+ years of hands-on experience with a construction trade skill

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Field experience in a technical field or in managing a multi-disciplinary team of contractors/laborers


• Previous experience with project management and scheduling software


• Basic proficiency with 2D or 3D modeling programs


• 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, scheduling, 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. The nominal hours for this role are 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM


• Valid driver’s license


• Occasional travel may be required to support vehicle operations at production and launch sites (<10%)