Sr. Construction Superintendent - Texas Construction Projects
This role falls under U.S. export rules, so the posting asks for U.S. person status. That means a U.S. citizen, a green card holder, a refugee or an asylee.
About the role
SpaceX 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 SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
SR. CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT
As a critical member of the Texas Construction Projects team, you will be responsible for overseeing the coordination and field execution of facilities construction projects at Starbase. You will work with design engineers, construction project managers, facilities and maintenance technicians, vendors, and internal partners to support these goals. You will have the opportunity to drive positive changes and own projects from start to finish, with the goal of making SpaceX projects into world-class facilities. This position is based in South Texas (Brownsville/South Padre area).
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate facilities projects to ensure vendors meet standards while delivering promised services, materials, and craftsmanship
- Plan and direct construction activities of internal resources as well as all involved subcontractors for each phase of construction and lead any coordination meetings between trades
- Work hand-in-hand with the Texas Construction Projects team to maintain accurate records of daily logs, progress reports, and financial reports related to the construction of facilities
- Enforce contract expectations from subcontractors and communicate any discrepancies
- Approve work being performed by subcontractors and handle any related issues
- Authorize payments of subcontractors upon thorough inspection of work
- Maintain a safe work site by implementing safety requirements, enforcing safe work habits, and observing OSHA requirements and any applicable agencies' regulations
- Verify all checklists are complete and inspections are scheduled and passed
- Monitor cleanliness and hold subcontractors responsible for daily clean-up
- Schedule and manage subcontractors to make designated warranty repairs
- Develop and maintain rapport with subcontractors, operators, and inspectors
- Coordinate inspections with local officials
- Review and manage project request tickets, including creating work orders when needed, and managing their completion
- Create purchase orders as necessary to support timely project execution, including but not limited to rentals, materials, or subcontractor labor
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 8+ years of experience in the construction industry
- 4+ years of experience leading the coordination of multiple construction trades
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration (HVAC/R), concrete, framing, and industrial gas trades
- Knowledge of basic engineering and construction principles and methods
- Ability to conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers
- Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations; ability to mark up and highlight coordination items
- Demonstrated ability to independently and effectively manage projects in an extremely fast-paced and changing environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite tools and PDF editor software such as Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat
- Ability to work in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Anticipated hours for this position are 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends as necessary to meet business needs; flexibility required
- 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
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. Learn more about the ITAR here .
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .
Copied from the listing SpaceX published, verified 31 Oct 2026.
The application
Your details and CV, then 13 questions.
- 1.Please specifyShort answer · optional
- 2.GPA (Undergraduate)Pick one (13 options)
- 3.GPA (Graduate)Pick one (13 options)
- 4.GPA (Doctorate)Pick one (13 options)
- 5.SAT ScorePick one (156 options)
- 6.ACT ScorePick one (19 options)
- 7.GRE ScorePick one (156 options)
- 8.Active Security Clearance(s)Pick any (8 options)
- 9.SpaceX & SpaceXAI Employment HistoryPick one
- 10.Can you perform all of the essential functions of this role with or without reasonable accommodations?Yes or no
- 11.Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?Pick one
- 12.Citizenship StatusPick one
- 13.If (f) Other, please explain:Short answer · optional
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About SpaceX
Designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft.
Starbase is where SpaceX manufactures and launches Starship, and it has been SpaceX's headquarters since 2024. (Source: Wikipedia, SpaceX)
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