Sr. Construction Superintendent - Texas Construction Projects

Space

X 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 Space

X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

As a critical member of the Texas construction projects 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 in Starbase, TX.

• 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, quality control, and resource allocation.
• Plan, implement, and enforce construction site logistics to enable broader project goals and schedule.
• Manage Space
  
  X construction assets (trailers, portable restrooms, rental equipment, etc.).
• Implement and enforce Space
  
  X safety policies; drive the safety culture on the jobsite through contractor and internal partners.
• Perform daily field coordination and conflict resolution for contractors and internal partners.
• Manage site logistics, including daily deliveries, offloading, inventory, storage, and staging of Space
  
  X-purchased materials.
• Maintain job-site cleanliness.
• Maintain, implement, and iterate Space
  
  X-provided construction barricades as needed.
• Maintain site storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPP) and enforce compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Create, enforce, and iterate 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 & 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 & project management team as necessary to ensure schedule and quality are adequate.
• Responsible for contractor badging & security through Space
  
  X security team.
• When necessary (~10% of the time), this superintendent will be asked to help with the hands-on skilled trade work.

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 8+ 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 construction trade skill.

• 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.

• 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. The nominal hours for this role are 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
• Valid driver's license.
• Occasional travel may be required to support vehicle operations at production and launch sites (