Sr. Construction Superintendent

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 member of the HQ construction team, you will oversee and own the day-to-day site management of fast‑paced, high‑impact construction jobs across all programs. You will be the face of new construction for our Hawthorne campus – owning all project schedules, deliverables, construction, communication and completing minor repairs internally as needed. Additionally, you will supervise and lead a team of laborers and contractors to enable the build and activation of infrastructure for a variety of projects in Hawthorne, CA.

• Oversee and own the day-to-day site management of a fast‑paced, high‑impact construction project, including the responsibilities below:
  • Manage construction site logistics/operations, including work schedules, project progress, and resource allocation.
  • Use independent judgment to plan, supervise, and manage construction projects across Space
    
    X campuses.
  • 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 jobsite SWPP and enforce compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • 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.
  • Management of Space
    
    X construction assets (trailers, rental equipment, etc.).
• 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.
  • Manage night shift contracts 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.
• Responsible for contractor badging & security.

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 5+ years of professional experience in the construction industry with experience managing employees on a construction site and contract labor.

• Field experience in a technical field or in managing a multi‑discipline team of contractors/laborers.
• Previous experience with project management and scheduling software.
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD.
• 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, 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.

• Ability to work at elevated heights (200+ feet).
• Physical effort with lifting and carrying materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs.).
• Exposure to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain.
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure…