Construction Superintendent (Starship Pad Build)

CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT (STARSHIP PAD BUILD)

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and own the day-to-day site management of a fast-paced, high-impact construction project, including the responsibilities below:
• 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)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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