Construction Superintendent (Starship Infrastructure)

CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT (STARSHIP INFRASTRUCTURE)

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 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 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
• Maintain, implement, and iterate SpaceX 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 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
• Manage 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
• Responsibility for contractor badging & security through Cape/Kennedy Space Center badging process

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of professional experience in the construction industry with experience leading a construction labor force

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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

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
• Valid driver’s license
• Occasional travel may be required to support vehicle operations at production and launch sites

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:    
Construction Superintendent/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
Construction Superintendent/Level II: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year  

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.