Construction Superintendent • Lead

Who you are

You have a strong professional surveying background and hands-on leadership experience in a fast-paced construction environment — you've successfully managed field crews and contractors while ensuring project goals are met. Your expertise in land surveying and site layout allows you to effectively coordinate construction activities and maintain high standards of quality control.

You possess excellent communication skills, enabling you to collaborate with engineering, construction, and management teams — you understand the importance of accuracy and schedule adherence in construction projects. Your ability to establish and maintain horizontal and vertical control networks is second nature to you, ensuring that all surveying activities are executed flawlessly.

You thrive in high-impact environments where your leadership can make a significant difference — you are adept at planning, implementing, and enforcing site logistics and survey workflows to support broader project goals. Your proactive approach to problem-solving helps you navigate challenges that arise during construction.

Desirable

Experience with advanced surveying technologies and software is a plus — familiarity with tools like AutoCAD enhances your ability to deliver precise results. A background in civil engineering or related fields can further strengthen your qualifications for this role.

What you'll do

As a Construction Superintendent at SpaceX, you will oversee the day-to-day site management of a high-impact construction project focused on the Starship Launch Pad. Your primary responsibilities will include leading and coordinating field crews, managing work schedules, and ensuring quality control throughout the construction process. You will establish, maintain, and verify control networks across active construction sites, ensuring that all surveying activities are accurate and timely.

You will coordinate survey activities with engineering and construction teams to ensure that all project requirements are met — your attention to detail will be crucial in verifying boundary conditions and conducting topographic surveys. You will also be responsible for overseeing construction staking and as-built data collection, ensuring that all documentation is accurate and up to date.

In this role, you will plan and implement site logistics and survey workflows to support the overall project goals and schedules — your ability to adapt to changing conditions and priorities will be essential for success. You will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure that all aspects of the project are aligned and that any issues are addressed promptly.

What we offer

At SpaceX, you will be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to making space exploration a reality — your contributions will directly impact the future of humanity in space. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in our quest to enable human life on Mars and be part of a groundbreaking team that is shaping the future of space travel.