Construction Superintendent

Job Overview

This role is responsible for supervising on-site construction activities, managing contractors, overseeing progress, and ensuring adherence to Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ) standards. The position also involves coordinating logistics, collaborating with stakeholders, driving mechanical completion, offering technical expertise, and handling industrial relations to meet project goals and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage on-site construction operations for designated projects ensuring compliance with contract specifications, company policies, and client requirements.
• Supervise contractors, subcontractors, and field teams; organize schedules and allocate resources efficiently to achieve project milestones.
• Oversee execution of installation, commissioning, and finalization of materials, equipment, and systems.
• Track project progress against timelines, provide status updates, identify delays, and implement corrective measures.
• Ensure activities meet quality standards and conform to approved engineering specifications; evaluate and approve method statements, construction plans, and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
• Lead HSEQ initiatives on-site through safety inductions, toolbox talks, inspections, risk evaluations, and enforcement of safety controls.
• Coordinate logistical requirements including equipment, supplies, accommodation, and site mobilization.
• Conduct regular site evaluations, tests, mechanical completion tasks; manage punch lists and closure of outstanding items.
• Assist with constructability assessments and collaborate with engineering teams to optimize design for construction feasibility.
• Engage with project teams, quality control, engineering, installation/marine groups, clients, and asset owners to resolve site issues and ensure smooth handover.
• Provide technical advice to Project Management Team related to piping, structural integrity, pipeline, and platform constructability.
• Handle and report on industrial relations matters at the construction site.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in offshore engineering retrofit within oil and gas projects.
• Strong organizational, communicational, and documentation capabilities.
• Fluent in both English and Chinese, with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet demanding deadlines.

Behavioral and Technical Competencies

• Capable of working independently and managing responsibilities in a diverse, multi-cultural project environment.
• Willingness and availability to travel to construction sites as required.
• Strict compliance with QatarEnergy’s HSE and quality protocols.

Additional Information

The role reports directly to the Construction Manager. Employment is provided via third-party staffing agencies with contractual agreements handled by the HR agency to offer services to COOEC.