Job brief: Construction Superintendent (Starship Pad Build)

What JoRoute checked · Checked by JoRoute

• Listed on SpaceX's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-04 (4 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-08.
• The apply link opens boards.greenhouse.io, the address SpaceX's board gives for this job.
• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: Not published
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Starbase, TX
• Posted: 2026-09-17

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Mid level. The posting asks for 3+ years of experience.

Must have

• 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 eq…
• Availability to work extended hours and weekend as needed—flexibility is required
• Must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed…
• May be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review

Conditions

• Manage night shift contractors as the project work requires
• Ability to travel to different sites, as needed, up to 20% travel
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
• Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) between 1 to 2 hours per day

Main duties

• 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

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• Across SpaceX's 2,900 open listings, 60% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How SpaceX hires

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