Mechanical Superintendent (HVAC)

About the role

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. To start, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 SpaceX campuses.
• 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 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 SpaceX 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 and project management team as necessary to ensure schedule and quality are adequate.
• Responsible for contractor badging & security.

Basic Qualifications

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

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 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 to fumes, odors, and noise.
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed based on site operational needs; flexibility required.
• Valid California driver's license.
• Occasional travel may be required to support vehicle operations at production and launch sites.

Pay

• Construction Superintendent /Level I: $80,000.00 - $107,500.00/per year
• Construction Superintendent /Level II: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00/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.

Benefits

• Eligibility for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards.
• Potential discretionary bonuses.
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Various other discounts and perks.
• Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• Eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.