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Construction Superintendent, Residential (Starbase Development)

Starbase, TX

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.

CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT, RESIDENTIAL (STARBASE DEVELOPMENT)

The Starbase Development Team is seeking a Superintendent for Residential Construction to spearhead the construction and activation of cutting-edge residential and commercial infrastructure in Starbase, TX. Your role will be pivotal to support the development of sustainable, high-performance living spaces that support the next era of space exploration at Starbase and select SpaceX facilities. This full-time position is based in South Texas (Brownsville/South Padre area), offering you the autonomy to innovate and impact at a groundbreaking scale.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead the field construction of residential construction projects, work side-by-side with teams to promote strong adherence to construction standards, quality guidelines, and efficient practices across residential projects
  • Foster a strong safety mindset by guiding safety measures, daily briefings, risk evaluations, and full compliance with OSHA, local regulations, and SpaceX guidelines on all residential sites
  • Manage all construction site operations, including material organization, equipment setup, and subcontractor scheduling for residential builds
  • Develop and track key metrics to ensure construction timelines and milestones are successfully met
  • Perform thorough field inspections and reviews to maintain excellent quality in every residential detail
  • Quickly spot, address, and resolve hurdles, delays, and potential issues as they arise, team up with others to keep things moving forward without interruption
  • Guide and support field teams, subcontractors, and specialists, streamline processes to enhance efficiency while encouraging teamwork and growth
  • Conduct final walkthroughs and address any remaining items, work with facilities teams to hand over fully ready residential spaces for easy use and upkeep

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 3+ years of hands-on professional experience in residential field engineering, construction supervision, or site superintendence

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, or other technical discipline
  • OSHA 30-hour certification or equivalent safety training, with a history of maintaining safe work environments
  • Experience using field management software (e.g., Procore, PlanGrid, or Bluebeam) for tracking and reporting in real time
  • Involvement in residential design-build projects, with a talent for connecting detailed plans to practical on-site work
  • Experience in reviewing and understanding residential blueprints, shop drawings, and specs with tools like AutoCAD or Bluebeam Revu
  • Solid understanding of residential building codes, permitting steps, and environmental rules in varied locations
  • Knowledge across residential construction areas, including site preparation, structural elements, MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) systems, geotechnical factors, and surveying
  • Proven ability to lead field efforts on medium-to-large residential projects, with expertise in quality assurance, issue resolution, and team encouragement during busy periods
  • Experience with detailed site checks, analyzing problems at their source, and putting fixes in place to keep standards high
  • Excel in dynamic, ever-changing settings, adapting quickly to new tasks while staying focused, responsible, and committed to safety
  • Strong communicator and team builder, able to guide varied groups on your own or together, with a forward-thinking style for solving challenges and aligning with others

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to work at heights up to 200+ feet on residential scaffolding, ladders, or raised platforms
  • Physical ability to lift and move materials or tools (up to 25 lbs.) around active construction sites
  • Typically exposed to work in challenging outdoor conditions—intense heat, cold, rain, and typical South Texas weather
  • Ability to handle construction site elements, including dust, fumes, odors, noise, and uneven ground
  • Flexible to work longer hours, weekends, and shift adjustments to match residential project needs and timelines
  • Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation for getting around sites
  • Occasional travel may be required to manage residential field work at other SpaceX production or operational locations

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. 

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