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Construction Superintendent; Starship Infrastructure - Night Shift

Job in Cape Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida, 32920, USA
Listing for: Space Exploration Technologies
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-17
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Operations Manager
  • Management
    Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Construction Superintendent (Starship Infrastructure) - Night Shift
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.

CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT (STARSHIP INFRASTRUCTURE) - NIGHSHIFT

As a critical member of the Starship 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 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

* Planning, implementation, and enforcement of construction site logistics to enable broader project goals and schedule

* Management of 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

* 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

* Responsible for jobsite cleanliness

* Maintain, implement, and iterate Space

X-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 & 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 the Cape/Kennedy Space Center badging process

* When necessary (~10% of the time), this superintendent will be asked to help with the hands-on skilled trade work

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 - The nominal hours for this role are 6pm - 4am

* Valid driver's license

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

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

* To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S.…
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