Construction Site Superintendent

Company: Zipline
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

About Zipline Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world’s largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably. Today, Zipline operates on four continents, makes a delivery somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, and has completed millions of deliveries to date, including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail products. Our customers include the world’s largest and most prominent healthcare systems, governments, retailers, restaurants and global businesses who rely on us to save lives, reduce emissions, increase economic opportunity, and provide delivery from point A to point B as fast as possible. The drone is only 15% of what we’ve built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations. Our system strengthens supply chains, reduces congestion, and gives people time back. With more than 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown, Zipline is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food across the globe. We operate at a global scale and are looking for practical problem solvers who thrive on real-world challenges and rapid growth. Our team is motivated by building systems that have a direct, meaningful impact on people’s lives and by scaling the future of logistics. We are seeking people who sculpt from first principles, enjoy facing adversity, and can do the impossible at record breaking speeds. About You and The Role As the Site Superintendent, you’ll own the transition of new and upgraded sites from construction handoff to operational readiness. You’ll lead a team of technicians to verify construction quality, install and integrate systems, deploy new technologies, and ensure infrastructure reliability You be a key stakeholder in our site build process from initial site QC & constructibility, assisting the construction management team with construction oversight, 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. Your leadership will drive site performance, uptime, and technical excellence, enabling seamless operations at scale. To ensure success in this role, you’ll ensure execution of processes, standards, and performance metrics that guide every stage of site activation and/or maintenance. You’ll proactively resolve issues before they impact operations, foster strong collaboration across construction, engineering, and operations teams. You will seek to improve workflows based on field feedback and data insights. By combining hands-on technical oversight with strategic planning and team development, you’ll deliver sites that launch on time, perform reliably, and scale within our growing 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 customer’s 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 Houston with possibly 10-20% travel for training, internal projects and providing support and assistance to your peers in other regions. What You'll Do Project & Construction Oversight Coordinate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, local authorities, and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project execution. Monitor progress of new site builds, adjusting schedules and resources to meet project deadlines. Manage construction handoffs, ensuring quality, compliance, and operational readiness. Resolve deficiencies and validate all systems prior to launch. Field Operations & Infrastructure Execution Lead installation and configuration of power, data, security, and other critical infrastructure systems. Ensure functional integration of infrastructure with operational requirements. Schedule and supervise daily activities of Ground System Service Technicians. Oversee delivery and inventory management of Zipline-provided materials and equipment. Quality, Safety & Compliance Ensure compliance with safety standards, building codes, and zoning regulations. Maintain quality control across all phases of construction, including site preparation and Zipline hardware installation. Conduct regular site inspections and ensure documentation is complete and up to date. Maintenance & Reliability Develop and execute preventive maintenance plans. Supervise inspections and repairs to ensure system reliability and uptime. Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities and system performance. Innovation & Continuous Improvement Roll out new technologies and infrastructure upgrades in partnership with Engineering and R&D. Evaluate pilot solutions and assess scalability for broader deployment. Leadership & Reporting Manage, mentor, and develop a team of infrastructure technicians, reinforcing safety, quality, and operational standards. Provide regular updates to senior construction leadership on project status, timelines, risks, and issue resolution. Coordinate transitions from construction to operations with thorough documentation and stakeholder alignment. What You'll 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 driver’s license and ability to travel daily within the Houston area. Must be eligible to work in the US. 5 years in site commissioning, infrastructure installation, or systems integration, including 2 years in a leadership role Strong technical knowledge across electrical, mechanical, telecom, or IT systems with the ability to confirm quality, diagnose issues and fix complex problems. Proven experience managing technician teams and complex projects Deep understanding of quality standards, safety regulations, and compliance Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder collaboration skills Ability to travel to project sites as needed. Ability to lift and move loads of 55 lbs. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience with aviation, aerospace, or drone-related construction projects. Experience in renewable energy or EVSE / electric vehicle charging stations is also applicable. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. PMP, LEED, or equivalent certifications; experience with emerging infrastructure technologies and sustainable systems. What Else You Need to Know Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, 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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