Construction Supervisor, Mechanical

SpaceX
Starbase, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior level construction professionals who can manage logistics, safety, and multi-discipline teams in a high-paced environment.

Best fit for

  • Individuals who have experience in project management and can create and enforce schedules
    — “Create, enforce, and iterate on schedules for workers and subcontractors”
  • Professionals with a background in technical fields and familiarity with construction site assets
    — “Manage SpaceX construction assets (trailers, portas, rental equipment, etc.)”

Things to consider

  • The position requires physical stamina, including lifting up to 25 lbs and working at elevated heights
    — “Ability to work at elevated heights (200+ feet)”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience in managing complex logistics and coordinating multi-discipline teams
    — “Daily field coordination and conflict resolution for contractors and internal partners”
  • Emphasize your ability to enforce safety protocols and lead a safety culture
    — “Implement and enforce SpaceX safety policies. Drive the safety culture on the jobsite”
  • Demonstrate your familiarity with project management and scheduling tools
    — “Previous experience with project management and scheduling software”
  • Showcase your capability to handle physical demands and work in extreme environments
    — “Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain”
  • Demonstrate flexibility and availability for extended hours and weekend work
    — “Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful project completion
  • team development
  • budget adherence
Typical background
engineeringconstruction management

Skills & requirements

Required

Construction ManagementProject ManagementSafety PoliciesTeam SupervisionLogistics Management

Preferred

Project Management SoftwareMultiple Engineering Disciplines

Stack & domain

Project ManagementSafety PoliciesConstruction Site LogisticsResource AllocationContractor ManagementShop And Fabrication DrawingsProject Management SoftwareLeadershipTeam ManagementCommunicationProblem-solvingTime ManagementTeamworkConstructionEngineeringFacilities Management

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

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.

CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR, MECHANICAL

As a critical member of the Starbase Infrastructure team, you will supervise and lead a group of laborers and contractors to enable the build and activation of infrastructure for a variety of projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee the day-to-day site supervision of a fast-paced, high impact construction project including the responsibilities below:

Supervise 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, portas, rental equipment, etc.)

Implement and enforce SpaceX safety policies. Drive the safety culture on the jobsite through contractor and internal partners

Daily field coordination and conflict resolution for contractors and internal partners

Manage site logistics, including daily deliveries, offloading, inventory, storage, and staging of SpaceX purchased materials

Responsible for jobsite cleanliness

Create, enforce, and iterate on schedules for workers and subcontractors in conjunction with 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 & 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 end user and facilities team for building operations and maintenance

Supervise night shift contractors as project work requires

Make changes in the operation as necessary to best meet construction deadlines, triage issues to engineering & project management team as necessary to ensure schedule and quality are adequate

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

2+ years of professional experience in engineering, construction management, architecture or facilities management

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Field experience in a technical field or in supervising a multi-discipline team of contractors/laborers

Previous experience with project management and scheduling software

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, schedule, 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 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

Travel may be required based on specific project tasks

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)

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