About Zipline
Do you want to change the world Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the worlds most urgent and complex access challenges by building manufacturing and operating the first instant delivery and logistics system that serves all humans equally wherever they are. From powering Rwandas national blood delivery network and Ghanas COVID-19 vaccine distribution to providing on-demand home delivery for Walmart to enabling healthcare providers to bring care directly to U.S. homes we are transforming the way things move for businesses governments and consumers. The technology is complex but the idea is simple: a teleportation service that delivers what you need when you need it. Using robotics and autonomy we are decarbonizing delivery decreasing road congestion and reducing fossil fuel consumption and air pollution while providing equitable access to billions of people and building a more resilient global supply chain.
Join Zipline and help us to make good on our promise to build an equitable and more resilient global supply chain for billions of people.
About You and The Role
As a Technical Superintendent in the DFW region you will be responsible for rolling out our systems in the metro and paving the way imagining how the UAV world meets the built environment - not just for Zipline but for our customers and the industry as a whole. You will manage the entire build process from initial site design flow & constructability assist PM team with scoping & buyout construction commissioning and closeout. You will work closely with the rest of the construction team and contractor base to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and build scalable repeatable construction processes to expand our network.
You will also be working with the Engineering and Operations teams to tackle all the technical challenges we face head-on to get our customers sites operational as quickly as possible. You will have to be technically savvy and be able to develop relationships with customers suppliers and contractors.
This position is based out of our regional office in Dallas-Fort Worth.
What Youll Do
We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Construction Superintendent to oversee the construction of multiple Zipline drone delivery launch towers across the Dallas metropolitan area. This is a hands-on site leadership role responsible for ensuring that each site is completed on time within budget and in compliance with all relevant codes regulations and specifications. The ideal candidate will have experience in vertical construction infrastructure projects or telecommunications towers and must be comfortable working in a fast-paced innovative environment.
- Oversee all on-site construction activities for multiple drone launch tower projects.
- Coordinate with project managers engineers subcontractors vendors and local authorities to ensure smooth project execution.
- Assist in design of site to constructability and cost control permitting inspections and final commissioning of drone tower facilities.
- Schedule and supervise daily tasks for construction crews.
- Monitor progress and adjust schedules as needed to meet project deadlines.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards building codes and zoning regulations.
- Maintain quality control throughout all phases of construction. This is both for the typical construction site prep whether performed by Zipline or our partners as well as and foremost our Zipline hardware.
- Conduct regular site inspections and ensure all documentation is up to date.
- Manage procurement and delivery of construction materials and equipment via coordination with our warehouse team.
- Report regularly to senior construction leadership with project updates timelines and issue resolution.
What Youll Bring
- 5 years of experience as a Construction Superintendent or similar role in commercial or industrial construction.
- Experience with vertical infrastructure (e.g. towers silos telecommunications structures) strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to manage multiple job sites simultaneously.
- Proficient with Bluebeam and able to create mark-ups to share digitally with remote workers.
- Proficiency in construction management software and tools.
- Strong understanding of construction methods scheduling and project management.
- OSHA 30 certification or willingness to obtain.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints structural drawings and technical documents.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Valid drivers license and ability to travel daily within the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
- Must be eligible to work in the US.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with aviation aerospace or drone-related construction projects.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
What Else You Need to Know
Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard torace color ancestry national origin religion or religious creed mental or physical disability medical condition genetic information sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age marital status military or veteran status citizenship or other characteristics protected by state federal or local law or our other policies.
We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit please apply!
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