Construction Superintendent - Fabrication (Starbase)

SpaceX • Starbase, TX, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

As a construction superintendent focused on fluids piping, tubing, and instrumentation integration at Starbase, you will own the day-to-day execution of field fabrication for fluid systems, and infrastructure projects. This role directs contractors, plans and sequences fluids integration of launch propellant systems, and delivers high-quality, safe, and efficient installations in a fast-paced test and operations environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ 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

Nice To Haves

• Fabrication experience on large-scale industrial or aerospace projects
• Experience estimating labor hours and managing budgets for welding scopes
• Strong field experience managing tubing 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
• Solid understanding of tubing quality requirements, visual inspection, and proof and clean process
• OSHA 30 certification
• Experience coordinating work around active test and operations environments
• Current CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) certification

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day execution of fluids fabrication projects on site
• Lead site logistics and operations for fabrication projects, including scheduling, progress tracking, quality control, and resource allocation
• Manage SpaceX construction asset material deliveries, storage, and site cleanliness to support fabrication activities
• Maintain construction barricades and the site stormwater pollution prevention plan for fabrication work areas
• Perform daily field coordination, conflict resolution, and schedule management for fabrication contractors and internal teams
• Oversee procurement and execution of fabrication construction projects
• Develop cost estimates, solicit bids, award contracts, and manage budget, schedule, and scope for fabrication packages
• Track progress, provide daily updates, and coordinate with end users and facilities teams on build scopes
• Manage night shift fabrication contractors as required
• Directly supervise tubers and fitters, set daily priorities, and drive productivity and accountability
• Plan and sequence fabrication work to align with the project schedule and operational constraints
• Identify and resolve blockers early for fabrication scopes, including material access and engineering issues
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all fabrication activities between contractors, engineering, and SpaceX teams
• Resolve field issues in real time for fabrication scopes, including fit-up interferences and design gaps
• Ensure all tubing, fit-ups, and installations meet SpaceX quality standards
• Review drawings, isometric diagrams, and field changes for fabrication constructability
• Manage contractor badging and security access for fabrication personnel
• Proactively adjust fabrication operations to meet deadlines and escalate issues to engineering and project management as needed
• Assist with hands-on skilled trade work on fabrication scopes when required (approximately 10% of the time)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED