Sr. HVAC and Mechanical Piping Superintendent

The role

You will oversee day-to-day site management for fast-paced construction jobs. You will manage construction site logistics, supervise laborers and contractors, and own project schedules and deliverables for the Hawthorne campus.

What you will do

• Manage construction site logistics, operations, work schedules, and resource allocation
• Plan, supervise, and manage construction projects across SpaceX campuses
• Implement and enforce SpaceX safety policies
• Perform daily field coordination and conflict resolution for contractors and internal partners
• Manage site logistics including deliveries, inventory, storage, and staging
• Maintain jobsite cleanliness and SWPP compliance
• Create and enforce schedules for workers and subcontractors
• Maintain a daily log for job site operations
• Manage SpaceX construction assets
• Oversee procurement and execution of specific construction projects

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of professional experience in the construction industry
• Experience managing employees on a construction site and contract labor
• Ability to work at elevated heights (200+ feet)
• Physical effort with lifting and carrying materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs.)
• Exposure to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Valid California driver’s license

Nice to have

• Field experience in a technical field or in managing a multi-discipline team of contractors/laborers
• Previous experience with project management and scheduling software
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD
• 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, 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
• Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively

Benefits

• Company stock
• Stock options
• Long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

About the company

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company was founded on the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting.