Construction Superintendent (Night Shift)
SpaceX · Bastrop, TX · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
About the role
As a member of the Texas Construction Projects team, you will work with an elite group of construction professionals to design, build, and activate infrastructure for a variety of projects at the Starlink production facility in Bastrop, TX (greater Austin area). This is a hands-on, in-person role, responsible for the execution of new construction and renovation projects.
Responsibilities
- Own, in coordination with the other members of the Texas Construction Projects Team, the nighttime site management of fast-paced, high-impact construction projects
- Implement and enforce a safe working environment on site, including maintaining control over contractor and SpaceX personnel undertaking high hazard operations at night
- Develop strategies to minimize health and safety hazards due to environmental factors inclusive of darkness, high summer heat, rain or cold
- Maintain cleanliness, including good housekeeping in and around the project site
- Manage site logistics, including nighttime deliveries, offloading, inventory, storage, and staging of SpaceX-purchased materials
- Enforce construction site logistics to provide safe and efficient movement throughout the project site and laydown yard
- Coordinate and resolve field conflicts between contractors and/or internal partners
- Maintain a nightly log for the job site’s operations, reporting to management as necessary
- Provide quality control inspections for tasks occurring overnight, signoffs and verification of work in place
- Schedule, oversee and manage third party testing overnight
- Provide daily handoff to day shift superintendent at the conclusion of work
- Provide real-time feedback to project managers and engineers for betterments, conflict resolution or as necessary during the course of construction
- Implement changes in operations to maximize production and meet construction deadlines
- Own contractor badging & security through SpaceX security team
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 5+ years of experience in the construction industry
- 2+ years of experience leading the coordination of multiple trades on site
Preferred Skills And Experience
- Understanding of multiple disciplines and the field coordination required: Civil; Wet/Dry, Earthwork & Surveying, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing
- Experience in the field managing a multi-disciplinary team of contractors & laborers on a technical project
- Working knowledge of two or more of the following: Procore, Microsoft Project/Primavera, Smartsheet, Microsoft Excel
- Experience managing environmental controls and protection
- Proficient working independently or in a team, desire to take initiative, and ability communicate effectively
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends as necessary to meet business needs
- 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
- Valid driver’s license
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.