Construction Supervisor, Mechanical

CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR, MECHANICAL

As a critical member of the Starbase Infrastructure team, you will supervise and lead a group of laborers and contractors to enable the build and activation of infrastructure for a variety of projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the day-to-day site supervision of a fast-paced, high impact construction project including the responsibilities below:
  • Supervise 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, portas, rental equipment, etc.)
  • 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
  • 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
• 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
  • Supervise night shift contractors 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of professional experience in engineering, construction management, architecture or facilities management

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Field experience in a technical field or in supervising a multi-discipline team of contractors/laborers
• Previous experience with project management and scheduling software
• 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.)
• 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
• Travel may be required based on specific project tasks