Cape Canaveral, United States
Construction Superintendent - Starship Pad Build
SpaceX · Cape Canaveral · United States
Posted: 8/10/2026 · Last checked: 10/12/2026
Job description
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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 (STARSHIP PAD BUILD)
As a critical member of the Starship team, you will supervise and lead a team of laborers and contractors to support the construction and activation of infrastructure for a variety of projects in Cape Canaveral, FL.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee and own the day-to-day site management of a fast-paced, high-impact construction project, including the responsibilities below:
- Manage a team dedicated to construction site logistics/operations, including work schedules, project progress, and resource allocation
- Plan, implement, and enforce construction site logistics to enable broader project goals and schedule
- Manage SpaceX construction assets (trailers, portable restrooms, rental equipment, etc.)
- Implement and enforce SpaceX safety policies; drive the safety culture on the jobsite through contractor and internal partners
- Coordinate and resolve conflicts in the field for contractors and internal partners on a daily basis
- Manage site logistics, including daily deliveries, offloading, inventory, storage, and staging of SpaceX-purchased materials
- Be responsible for jobsite cleanliness
- Maintain, implement, and iterate SpaceX-provided construction barricades as needed
- 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 the engineering and project management team
- Maintain a daily log for the job site’s operations, reporting to management as necessary
- Oversee the procurement and execution of specific construction projects as delegated by the engineering and 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 the end user and facilities team for building operations and maintenance
- Manage night shift contractors as the project work requires
- Make changes in the operation as necessary to best meet construction deadlines, triage issues to the engineering and project management team as necessary to ensure schedule and quality are adequate
- Be responsible for contractor badging & security through the Cape/Kennedy Space Center badging process
- Help with hands-on skilled trade work when necessary (~10% of the time)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 3+ years of professional experience in the construction or aerospace industries with experience leading or coordinating a labor force
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with a trade skill falling in one of the following categories: welding, tubing, vertical building, integration, machining, fabrication, or heavy equipment operation
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Field experience in a technical field or in managing a multi-disciplinary team of contractors/laborers
- Previous experience with project management and scheduling software
- Basic proficiency with 2D or 3D modeling programs
- 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, scheduling, 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 pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
- Ability to work at elevated heights (200+ feet)
- Physical effort with lifting and carrying materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs.)
- Typically exposed 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 driver’s license
- Occasional travel may be required to support operations at production and launch sites
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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