Construction Superintendent, Structural - Memphis

SpaceXSI•Southaven, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceXSI is hiring a Construction Superintendent, Structural to lead a mobile, self-performing structural construction team. The superintendent directly oversees foremen who manage crews building structural steel, ironwork, metal deck, framing, elevated slabs, flooring systems, roofing, and other components of buildings. Crane and rigging work associated with raising structures, and welding of structural steel, are also within scope. The superintendent works on site to set expectations, maintain safety and quality standards, keep work moving, and address performance issues. The role supports an ongoing pipeline of SpaceX construction projects, including launch sites, factories, test stands, and AI superclusters. The current assignment is in Memphis, Tennessee / Southaven, Mississippi; the team relocates to future U.S. project sites as assignments change. Per diem is provided during assignments. The role is part of a 24/7 construction operation and may involve any shift, extended hours, holidays, rotating shifts, nights, and weekends. Night-shift assignments receive a shift differential for hours worked during off-nominal hours. The work takes place in industrial environments and can involve noise, heavy equipment, excavations, energized electrical systems, tight conditions, and heights, as well as physically demanding tasks indoors and outdoors.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
At least 3 years of experience leading structural construction teams, including supervision of foremen.
At least 3 years of direct hands-on experience with structural installations, including structural steel, ironwork, metal deck, framing, elevated slabs, flooring systems, roofing, or general building construction.
Willingness to work any shift, extended hours, and/or holidays, including rotating shifts, nights, and weekends.
Willingness to travel to assigned projects and relocate to other U.S. construction sites as assignments change.
Willingness to work in industrial environments with exposure to noise, heavy equipment, excavations, and energized electrical systems.
Ability to lift 25 pounds or more and perform physically demanding tasks indoors or outdoors, in tight conditions and/or at heights, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Subject to pre-employment drug screening, random drug and alcohol testing, and pre-employment and post-employment background checks.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading large self-performing crews on industrial or mission-critical structural projects.
Direct hands-on experience with industrial processes or heavy structural projects.
Postsecondary diploma or degree in construction management, structural engineering, civil engineering, or a related field.
Track record on data centers, hyperscale facilities, or similar mission-critical structural construction.
Familiarity with Memphis-area building codes, IBC, AISC, OSHA steel erection standards, and industrial permitting.
Experience using Procore, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, MS Project, or similar tools on complex infrastructure work.
Strong understanding of structural critical paths, sequencing, and coordination with electrical, mechanical, and civil trades through commissioning.
Understanding of data center structural requirements, including steel frames, elevated slabs, flooring systems, roofing, and load paths designed for heavy equipment and 24/7 operation.
History of leading diverse crews to deadlines while maintaining collaboration and safety.
Working knowledge of fall protection, crane and rigging, and structural welding safety, and a record of building a safety culture on regulated sites.
Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills on technically complex structural work.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and Project.

Responsibilities

Directly oversee foremen and, through them, a large self-performing structural crew installing structural steel, ironwork, metal deck, framing, elevated slabs, flooring systems, roofing, and general building structures, including structural crane and rigging work and structural steel welding.
Set expectations for safety, quality, schedule, and conduct, and hold foremen and crews accountable.
Remove obstacles to crew productivity, including material, access, sequencing, trade coordination, and decision-making issues.
Recommend promotions, role changes, and corrective action based on performance.
Plan and run night-shift assignments, including extended hours, as part of a 24/7 operation.
Maintain structural installation quality, reliability, code compliance, and structural integrity required for data center operations.
Track daily progress and maintain logs, red-line drawings, and as-built documentation for building structures.
Develop and maintain an aggressive construction schedule, delivering on time and within budget.
Champion the safety program and a zero-incident culture for steel erection, crane and rigging work, work at heights, welding, and heavy structural work.
Resolve on-site material delays, technical conflicts, sequencing concerns, and trade coordination issues while protecting structural integrity and code compliance.
Inspect work for compliance with local regulations, building codes, safety protocols, and company quality standards.
Report progress, structural construction metrics, and risks to senior leadership.
Relocate with the mobile team as assignments change, beginning in Memphis, TN / Southaven, MS.