Construction Superintendent (Starship Pad Build)

SpaceX•Cape Canaveral, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a critical member of the Starship team, you will supervise and lead a team of laborers and contractors to support the construction and activation of infrastructure for a variety of projects in Cape Canaveral, FL.

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 trade skill falling in one of the following categories: welding, tubing, vertical building, integration, machining, fabrication, or heavy equipment operation
Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
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
Valid driver’s license
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

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
Occasional travel may be required to support operations at production and launch sites

Responsibilities

Oversee and own the day-to-day site management of a fast-paced, high-impact construction project.
Manage a team dedicated to construction site logistics/operations, including work schedules, project progress, and resource allocation.
Plan, implement, and enforce construction site logistics to enable broader project goals and schedule.
Manage 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.
Coordinate and resolve conflicts in the field for contractors and internal partners on a daily basis.
Manage site logistics, including daily deliveries, offloading, inventory, storage, and staging of SpaceX-purchased materials.
Be responsible for jobsite cleanliness.
Maintain, implement, and iterate SpaceX-provided construction barricades as needed.
Maintain jobsite 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 and 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 and project management team as necessary to ensure schedule and quality are adequate.
Be responsible for contractor badging & security through the Cape/Kennedy Space Center badging process.
Help with hands-on skilled trade work when necessary (~10% of the time).