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Facilities Construction Superintendent
Job Location:
Job Location:
Mojave, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 120000 - 150000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
12 November 2026 (5 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
9 February 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Department:
Job Summary
The Facilities Construction Superintendent is responsible for the day-to-day field execution of facility construction and test infrastructure projects across the Mojave test site. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a strong field presence the ability to keep work progressing resolve issues in real time and perform minor repairs adjustments and punch-list work as needed.
The successful candidate must be able to read and interpret construction drawings coordinate multiple trades and ensure field execution aligns with approved plans specifications and site requirements. Working closely with the Facilities Project Lead test-site stakeholders Engineering EHS Operations and contractors the Superintendent drives safe efficient and high-quality execution across site activities and capital projects.
The successful candidate must be able to read and interpret construction drawings coordinate multiple trades and ensure field execution aligns with approved plans specifications and site requirements. Working closely with the Facilities Project Lead test-site stakeholders Engineering EHS Operations and contractors the Superintendent drives safe efficient and high-quality execution across site activities and capital projects.
Responsibilities
Field Leadership & Project Execution
- Direct day-to-day construction and facilities activities across multiple Mojave test-site locations coordinating contractors subcontractors vendors and trades
- Lead field execution of capital projects facility expansions equipment installations shutdowns and infrastructure upgrades
- Coordinate construction schedules labor materials equipment and site access to maintain project milestones and operational priorities
- Work with test-site stakeholders and the Facilities Project Lead on project planning constructability reviews and identification of schedule risks and field constraints
Construction & Quality Control
- Review and interpret construction drawings specifications and scopes of work to ensure accurate field execution and coordination between trades
- Identify drawing conflicts and discrepancies between field conditions and construction documents driving timely resolution
- Verify installations meet approved drawings specifications applicable codes and project requirements through routine QA/QC inspections
- Maintain punch lists track deficiencies and drive corrective actions through completion while maintaining accurate daily field documentation
Site Logistics Safety & Coordination
- Coordinate site access deliveries material staging laydown areas shutdowns inspections and overall construction logistics
- Enforce jobsite safety housekeeping and organization standards holding contractors accountable for compliance
- Walk upcoming work with contractors to identify field constraints access requirements and material readiness before execution
- Coordinate with Facilities Engineering EHS Operations and test-site stakeholders to resolve field issues and minimize operational disruptions
Permitting & Project Support
- Coordinate permit applications field inspections and final permit closeout
- Support the Facilities Project Lead with contractor bidding scope reviews project cost estimates and general facilities support as needed
Minimum Qualifications
10 years of construction experience with increasing responsibility in field operations
Demonstrated proficiency reading and interpreting full construction plan sets (architectural structural civil mechanical electrical plumbing)
Deep knowledge of construction permitting inspections code compliance and project closeout
Extensive onstruction knowledge across multiple trades and strong field judgment
Strong attention to detail documentation skills and followthrough
Ability to identify and resolve field issues and drive work to completion
Handson capability and willingness to perform minor construction repair installation and punchlist tasks
Strong communication collaboration contractormanagement and organizational skills
Comfortable using digital tools for documentation and communication such as ACAD MS VISIO Bluebeem
Demonstrated proficiency reading and interpreting full construction plan sets (architectural structural civil mechanical electrical plumbing)
Deep knowledge of construction permitting inspections code compliance and project closeout
Extensive onstruction knowledge across multiple trades and strong field judgment
Strong attention to detail documentation skills and followthrough
Ability to identify and resolve field issues and drive work to completion
Handson capability and willingness to perform minor construction repair installation and punchlist tasks
Strong communication collaboration contractormanagement and organizational skills
Comfortable using digital tools for documentation and communication such as ACAD MS VISIO Bluebeem
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience in fast-paced aerospace manufacturing industrial or engineering environments
- Knowledge of facilities construction facilities engineering and industrial infrastructure systems
- Experience supporting test facilities specialized equipment installations and complex industrial infrastructure
Additional Information:
Compensation bands are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills education experience technical capabilities and internal addition to base salary for full-time hires you may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and access to medical vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Impulse Spaces spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e. U.S. citizen U.S. national lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder) an individual granted asylum in the U.S. or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State Commerce or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space 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.
