SpaceX · 19 hours ago
Construction Superintendent - 3rd shift
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $108K/yr
3+ years expSpaceX 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. As a Construction Superintendent, you will oversee the day-to-day site management of high-impact construction projects at the Hawthorne campus, managing logistics, safety, and contractor coordination.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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.)
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
Qualification
Required
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
Able to work all shifts, extended hours and/or weekends as needed
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
Valid California driver's license
Occasional travel may be required to support vehicle operations at production and launch sites
Preferred
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
Benefits
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
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
3 weeks of paid vacation
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
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
2025-12-12Secondary Market
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Leadership Team
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
Recent News
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