Assistant Construction Superintendent (Levels II-III)

Blue Origin•Space Coast, FL

About The Position

As part of a team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, the Assistant Construction Superintendent supports daily construction operations for Blue Origin’s launch pad facility and future launch infrastructure upgrades. The role functionally reports to the Site General Superintendent and assists with subcontractor supervision, quality control, safety enforcement, and daily coordination to meet project milestones and specifications. It is a developmental step toward a full Construction Superintendent role, with mentorship from senior construction superintendents. Relocation is provided, and interviews include a technical assessment. Travel to launch sites may be required, as may extended hours during critical construction phases and participation in shift operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or suitable experience with similar project scope and scale.
At least 2 years of construction supervision experience on large industrial projects in aerospace or similar life-critical industries.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification, or willingness to obtain it within 180 days of hire.
Exposure to, or coursework or experience related to, supervising construction of concrete structures and mechanical systems.
Experience assisting with or coordinating subcontractor activities.
Basic proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction management software.
Exposure to short interval planning, pull planning, or lookahead scheduling concepts.
Basic understanding of critical-path scheduling principles.
Knowledge of construction safety regulations and best practices.
Ability to read and interpret construction documents and engineering drawings.
Ability to work in various weather conditions.
Ability to walk, climb, and navigate active construction sites; may require lifting up to 25 pounds.
Willingness to travel to launch sites as needed.
May be required to work extended hours during critical construction phases and participate in shift operations.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as refugees or granted asylum.
Successful completion of the standard background check is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience assisting on construction projects of significant scope and scale.
Exposure to launch pad, test stand, or similar specialized infrastructure construction.
Familiarity with aerospace industry standards and requirements.
Experience in remote or logistically challenging construction environments.
Basic understanding of cryogenic systems, high-pressure piping, or specialized aerospace infrastructure.
Exposure to Lean Construction principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
Exposure to constructability review processes.
Basic understanding of resource allocation, cost tracking, or change management processes.
Demonstrated initiative and ability to take on progressive responsibility.
Strong leadership potential and a developmental path toward a full Superintendent role.
Strong problem-solving abilities and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assist in supervising subcontractors performing construction activities at the launch pad site.
Support daily coordination of construction operations, labor allocation, and equipment utilization.
Assist in developing short interval plans and lookahead schedules under senior superintendents’ guidance.
Support monitoring critical-path activities and identifying potential schedule risks.
Assist in evaluating subcontractor manpower and productivity against daily and weekly targets.
Log and verify daily reports submitted by trade teams for accuracy and completeness.
Support implementation of quality control measures to ensure work meets Blue Origin standards and construction documents.
Support enforcement of site safety protocols in compliance with aerospace industry requirements.
Monitor construction progress against the project schedule and help identify potential issues.
Support constructability reviews and help identify construction constraints.
Track resource allocation and document field conditions that may affect cost or schedule.
Support review of construction methodologies under senior superintendents’ guidance.
Collaborate with Blue Origin engineering teams on field issues related to launch pad specifications.
Maintain daily logs, progress reports, and construction documentation using Procore and Bluebeam.
Help identify field-level problems and escalate issues as needed to protect schedule and budget integrity.
Develop supervisory and technical skills under the mentorship of senior construction superintendents.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability.
401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions or other factors, subject to company discretion and change.