Construction Superintendent

SpaceX•Anderson, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. As a member of the Construction Projects Team, you will be responsible for overseeing the coordination and field execution of facilities construction projects. You will work with design engineers, construction project managers, facilities and maintenance technicians, vendors, and internal partners to support these goals. You will have the opportunity to drive positive change and own projects from start to finish, with the goal of making the SpaceX campus a world-class facility. This position is based in College Station, TX.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
5+ years of experience in the construction industry
2+ years of experience leading the coordination of multiple trades on site
Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends as necessary to meet business needs
Ability to provide 24x7 on-call support in emergency situations
Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (25 lbs.)
Occasional travel may be required based on project tasks
Willingness to work outdoors in an environment requiring exposure to extreme temperatures and elevations
Ability to work onsite at our College Station, TX facility (Remote work not considered)
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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R), concrete, framing, and industrial gas trade
Knowledge of basic engineering and construction principles and methods
Ability to conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers
Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and calculations; ability to mark up and highlight coordination items
Demonstrated ability to independently and effectively manage projects in an extremely fast paced and changing environment
Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite tools and PDF editor software such as Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat
Ability to work in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction

Responsibilities

Coordinate facilities projects to ensure vendors meet standards while delivering promised services, materials, and craftsmanship
Plan and direct construction activities of internal resources as well as all involved subcontractors for each phase of construction and lead any coordination meetings between trades
Work hand in-hand with Construction Projects Team to maintain accurate records of daily logs, progress reports, financial reports related to the construction of facilities
Enforce contract expectations from subcontractors and communication of any discrepancies
Approve work being performed by subcontractors and handle any related issue
Authorize payments of subcontractors upon thorough inspection of work
Maintain a safe work site by implementing safety requirements, enforcing safe work habits, observing OSHA requirements and any applicable agencies' regulations
Verify all checklists are complete and inspections are scheduled and passed
Monitor cleanliness and hold subcontractors responsible for daily clean-up
Schedule and manage subcontractors to make designated warranty repairs
Develop and maintain rapport with subcontractors, operators, and inspectors
Coordinate inspections with local officials
Review and manage project request tickets including creating work orders when needed and managing its completion
Create purchase orders as necessary to support project timely execution including but not limited to, rentals, material or subcontractor labor