Sr. Construction Superintendent - Texas Construction Projects

SpaceX
Starbase, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward experienced construction professionals comfortable with coordinating multiple trades and managing subcontractors, with a focus on facilities construction in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in facilities construction and a focus on compliance and safety standards
    — “maintain a safe work site by implementing safety requirements
  • Individuals with strong organizational skills who can manage project documentation and financial oversight
    — “maintain accurate records of daily logs, progress reports, and financial reports

Things to consider

  • On-call availability is expected, which may require irregular hours and emergency response
    — “Ability to provide 24x7 on-call support in emergency situations
  • Physical demands include lifting moderately heavy materials and working outdoors in extreme conditions
    — “willingness to work outdoors in an environment requiring exposure to extreme temperatures and elevations

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in managing large-scale construction projects with multiple subcontractors
    — “leading the coordination of multiple construction trades
  • Emphasize your ability to enforce contract expectations and ensure compliance
    — “Enforce contract expectations from subcontractors and communicate any discrepancies
  • Demonstrate your proficiency in tools like Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat during interviews
    — “Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite tools and PDF editor software such as Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat
  • Showcase your experience with reading engineering drawings and marking up coordination items
    — “ability to mark up and highlight coordination items
  • Include examples of managing projects in fast-paced, high-stress environments with abrupt changes
    — “managing projects in an extremely fast-paced and changing environment
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • oversee multiple construction projects
  • coordinate with various subcontractors
  • ensure compliance with OSHA regulations
Typical background
8+ years of construction industry experience4+ years of leading construction coordination

Skills & requirements

Required

Construction CoordinationProject ManagementSafety ComplianceContract ManagementFinancial Reporting

Preferred

Hvac/rBluebeamAdobe Acrobat

Stack & domain

CoordinationField ExecutionFacilities ConstructionSafety RequirementsOSHA RequirementsSubcontractorsFinancial ReportsEngineering DrawingsPDF Editor SoftwareMicrosoft Office SuiteLeadershipCommunicationProject ManagementTeamworkProblem-solvingTime ManagementAdaptabilityConstructionFacilities ManagementSafety ComplianceProject Coordination

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.

SR. CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT

As a critical member of the Texas Construction Projects team, you will be responsible for overseeing the coordination and field execution of facilities construction projects at Starbase. 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 changes and own projects from start to finish, with the goal of making SpaceX projects into world-class facilities. This position is based in South Texas (Brownsville/South Padre area).

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 the Texas Construction Projects team to maintain accurate records of daily logs, progress reports, and financial reports related to the construction of facilities

Enforce contract expectations from subcontractors and communicate any discrepancies

Approve work being performed by subcontractors and handle any related issues

Authorize payments of subcontractors upon thorough inspection of work

Maintain a safe work site by implementing safety requirements, enforcing safe work habits, and 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 their completion

Create purchase orders as necessary to support timely project execution, including but not limited to rentals, materials, or subcontractor labor

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

8+ years of experience in the construction industry

4+ years of experience leading the coordination of multiple construction trades

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration (HVAC/R), concrete, framing, and industrial gas trades

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

Proficiency 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Standard hours for this position are 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends as necessary to meet business needs; flexability required

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

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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