Construction Superintendent – Welding (Starbase)

📋 Description

• Own day-to-day execution of welding projects on site
• Lead site logistics and operations for welding projects, including scheduling, progress tracking, quality control, and resource allocation
• Manage SpaceX construction asset material deliveries, storage, and site cleanliness
• Maintain construction barricades and the site stormwater pollution prevention plan for welding work areas
• Perform daily field coordination, conflict resolution, and schedule management for welding contractors and internal teams
• Oversee procurement and execution of welding construction projects
• Develop cost estimates, solicit bids, award contracts, and manage budget, schedule, and scope for weld packages
• Track progress, provide daily updates, and coordinate with end users and facilities teams on welding scopes
• Manage night shift weld contractors as required
• Directly supervise welders and fitters, set daily priorities, and drive productivity and accountability
• Plan and sequence welding work to align with the project schedule and operational constraints
• Identify and resolve blockers early for welding scopes, including material access and engineering issues
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all welding activities between contractors, engineering, and SpaceX teams
• Resolve field issues in real time for welding scopes, including fit-up interferences and design gaps
• Ensure all welds, fit-ups, and installations meet SpaceX quality standards
• Review drawings, isometric diagrams, and field changes for welding constructability
• Manage contractor badging and security access for welding personnel
• Proactively adjust welding operations to meet deadlines and escalate issues to engineering and project management as needed
• Assist with hands-on skilled trade work on welding scopes when required (approximately 10% of the time)

🎯 Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency
• 3+ years in construction or aerospace with labor leadership
• 3+ years hands-on experience with a construction trade skill
• Structural welding on large industrial or aerospace projects
• Experience estimating labor hours and welding budgets
• Read and interpret P&ID, isometric diagrams, fabrication drawings
• Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• OSHA 30 certification
• Able to travel up to 20% and work variable shifts
• Experience coordinating welding in active test environments