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SpaceX · Starbase, TX · Propulsion · first seen 2026-09-25
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Construction Supervisor, Fluid Systems

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:

  • Supervise a team dedicated to construction site logistics and 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 facilities, rental equipment)
  • Implement and enforce SpaceX safety policies and drive safety culture on the jobsite with contractors and internal partners
  • Daily field coordination and conflict resolution with contractors and internal teams
  • Manage site logistics including daily deliveries, offloading, inventory, storage, and staging of materials
  • Maintain jobsite cleanliness and daily operational logs, reporting to management as necessary
  • Create, enforce, and iterate on schedules for workers and subcontractors with engineering and project management teams

Oversee the procurement and execution of specific construction projects as delegated:

  • Provide budgetary costs based on preliminary project scope
  • Gather proposals from contractors and assign contracts
  • Develop final cost and schedule for sub-projects and implement controls to manage cost, schedule, and scope
  • Coordinate project implementation and track status
  • Coordinate with end-user and facilities teams for building operations and maintenance
  • Supervise night shift contractors as needed

Make operational changes to meet construction deadlines and triage issues to engineering and project management teams to ensure schedule and quality standards.

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Field experience in a technical field or supervising multi-discipline contractor and laborer teams
  • Experience with project management and scheduling software
  • Understanding of multiple disciplines such as civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying
  • Experience with construction project management including estimating, cost control, scheduling, and contractor management
  • Experience reading, reviewing, and approving shop and fabrication drawings
  • Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities while maintaining high urgency in fast-paced, challenging environments
  • Ability to work independently and in teams, 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)
  • Exposure to extreme outdoor environments (heat, cold, rain) and work environments with fumes, odors, and noise
  • Availability to work extended hours and weekends when needed based on site operational needs
  • Valid driver's license
  • Travel may be required based on specific project tasks

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.