Construction Superintendent - Instrumentation

About the Company

Airswift is a global manpower provider specializing in the energy, infrastructure, and IT sectors, operating across over 70 countries. Our expertise and reach in these industries are unmatched.

Project Details

We are collaborating with a major Oil & Gas operator to recruit a Construction Superintendent specializing in Instrumentation for a long-term contract. This position is based onsite at Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar, supporting a multi-billion dollar LNG expansion project.

Role Overview

The Construction Superintendent (Instrumentation) will provide frontline leadership in safety and technical execution, ensuring that all instrumentation installation activities align efficiently with the project schedule while adhering to safety, quality, and technical policies and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the Construction Division Manager.
• Lead with a visible safety-first approach promoting a culture of care and safety awareness.
• Review and provide feedback on E&I technical and project-related contractor documents promptly.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contracts, regulations, and standards in all activities.
• Engage contractually with contractors on scheduling, technical challenges, and cost management.
• Maintain open communication and relationships with contractors and company teams across safety, quality, engineering, and business functions.
• Participate in planning and risk assessment meetings; support contractors in identifying schedule improvements and mitigation measures.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed by verifying that contractors conduct regular daily and weekly walkthroughs of construction areas.
• Attend onsite planning, safety, and toolbox meetings to guarantee clear understanding of upcoming work.
• Collaborate closely with contractors to ensure adherence to project schedules and address construction constraints.
• Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly contractor reports to monitor performance and track project progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sciences or Engineering or relevant field.
• A minimum of 10 years' experience in large-scale construction projects within the Oil & Gas industry, covering activities such as construction, installation, fabrication, execution, completion, and hook-up.
• At least 1 year in a supervisory or oversight role, including acting capacities, managing service or vendor personnel.

Technical and Business Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PDF tools for reporting, document reviewing, and communication.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret approved construction drawings effectively.
• Experience using Navisworks (3D modeling software) for project review.
• Competent in preparing, approving, and verifying instrumentation installation plans.
• Familiarity with document control systems, including reviewing and approving technical and project documentation.
• Ability to understand and analyze Primavera scheduling software outputs.
• Experience working with advanced work packing systems.
• Extensive practical experience in instrumentation construction installation, hook-up, and pre-commissioning, ideally within major LNG projects.
• Knowledge of translating instrumentation design standards, specifications, codes, and safety criteria specific to onshore LNG facilities and utility systems.
• Hands-on experience with instrument equipment, including ICSS, related telecom systems, ELICS systems, and awareness of installation construction processes following relevant industry codes.

Work Schedule and Location

This position is based onsite at Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar, with a working schedule of 6 days per week and 10 hours per day.

Contract Details

The role is offered on a 36-month contract with possibilities for extension. Start date is negotiable, typically with up to a 1-month notice period.