Estimate labor, materials, and equipment needs for assigned scopes; requisition materials and maintain simple, accurate field records
Enforce SpaceX safety policies and jobsite cleanliness; stop work for unsafe conditions and ensure incident reporting procedures are followed
Perform and oversee hands-on construction work as needed
Use hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment; ensure tools and equipment are maintained and secured at the end of each shift
Coordinate with engineering, project management, and adjacent trades to keep work aligned with broader site goals
Maintain a daily log of crew activities, progress, issues, and manpower; report status to supervision as required
Adjust crew size, sequence, and methods as needed to meet deadlines and quality standards; escalate issues that affect cost, schedule, or design
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
2+ years of experience as a foreman or crew lead
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience leading crews in a general construction or multi-trade environment
Familiarity with common construction trades such as earthwork, concrete, carpentry, mechanical, electrical, piping, and site utilities
Knowledge of standard methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in industrial and civil construction
Ability to interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and specifications, and to make field calculations for areas, volumes, and material quantities
Ability to instruct and direct skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled workers
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices applicable to construction work
Experience in a fast-paced construction environment with changing priorities
Written and verbal communication skills; use of MS Outlook and Teams
Experience with heavy equipment, forklifts, boom lifts, and/or scissor lifts
Ability to offer field feedback to the design team to improve cost, quality, and constructibility
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Work hours depend on site priorities and may require extended hours, weekends, and holidays; flexibility required
Periodic work in extreme outdoor environments: heat, cold, wind, rain
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to perform regular manual labor
Must be able to stand for long periods of time; work at heights, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required
Ability to work in confined spaces as required by the work
Must have a valid driver’s license
ITAR REQUIREMENTS
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
