Construction Superintendent - Fabrication

Mc Dermott; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 468,720; Full time

Job summary

Mc Dermott in Dubai seeks a Construction Superintendent to lead fabrication construction for projects in the Oil and Energy sector. The role involves managing site teams, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and coordinating with various departments.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and substantial experience in the EPCI industry. The position offers an opportunity to manage complex projects and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams internationally.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the EPCI industry with strong leadership on fabrication construction projects.
• Deep understanding of fabrication construction techniques and construction execution standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct fabrication construction activities and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Supervise subcontractors and vendors during construction activities.
• Maintain accurate records and reports for project stakeholders.

Skills

Fabrication construction management

EPCI project execution

Construction supervision

Site workforce planning

HSE leadership

Quality control

Subcontractor management

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline

Advanced construction, fabrication, HSE, or project execution certifications

Job description

Construction Superintendent - Fabrication

Overview

Construction Superintendent in Dubai, UAE for the Oil and Energy sector is a senior site leadership role focused on fabrication construction, EPCI project execution, workforce planning, safety compliance, and productivity control. This opportunity is suited to an experienced construction professional who can lead multidisciplinary site teams, coordinate with engineering and project management, manage subcontractors, and ensure fabrication activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with project requirements.

Job Details

Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Construction
Salary: 25000-42000 (estimated based on similar jobs, please confirm with the employer)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Direct fabrication construction activities and ensure work is completed according to project specifications, schedules, quality standards, and company procedures.
• Coordinate with project management, engineering, planning, procurement, quality, and site execution teams to align construction phases and resources.
• Enforce HSE requirements across all site activities and promote a zero-incident work environment through visible leadership and disciplined compliance.
• Monitor construction quality during fabrication activities, ensuring work meets approved drawings, industry codes, project standards, and inspection requirements.
• Optimize workforce scheduling, equipment allocation, material availability, and subcontractor coordination to support project productivity targets.
• Supervise subcontractors and vendors, reviewing performance against contractual obligations, safety expectations, and construction deliverables.
• Maintain accurate construction records, site reports, workforce plans, productivity updates, and progress documentation for project stakeholders.
• Lead short-term planning discussions, including 4-week lookahead schedules, manpower loading, activity sequencing, and productivity improvement actions.
• Interface with all project disciplines to ensure shared planning, clear execution targets, and smooth coordination between fabrication and supporting functions.
• Mentor construction staff, encourage teamwork, and support continuous improvement across site supervision and workforce execution.
• Own the implementation, enforcement, and verification of McDermott policies, procedures, and project governance requirements.
• Ensure employees understand their responsibilities, authority levels, safety obligations, and procedural requirements.
• Track mandatory training completion for self and assigned teams to support safe and compliant site operations.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Advanced construction, fabrication, HSE, or project execution certifications are preferred.
• Extensive experience in the EPCI industry, with strong leadership exposure on fabrication construction projects.
• Deep understanding of fabrication construction techniques, workforce governance, productivity management, and construction execution standards.
• Strong knowledge of HSE systems, occupational health and safety practices, quality control, and site compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to manage diverse construction teams, subcontractors, vendors, and multi-discipline site interfaces.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to coordinate with clients, project stakeholders, engineering teams, and site personnel.
• Strong problem-solving ability in fast-moving construction environments involving technical, operational, and workforce challenges.
• Able to work across different geographic locations, extended hours, shift patterns, and demanding project schedules when required.

Skills Set

• Fabrication construction management
• EPCI project execution
• Construction supervision
• Site workforce planning
• HSE leadership
• Quality control
• Subcontractor management
• Vendor coordination
• 4-week lookahead planning
• Manpower loading
• Productivity improvement
• Material and equipment coordination
• Project documentation
• Stakeholder communication
• Construction progress reporting
• Safety training compliance
• Team mentoring
• Site problem solving
• Construction standards and procedures

Why Join Us

• Lead fabrication construction work on complex energy projects where safety, quality, and productivity directly shape project success.
• Build senior site leadership experience within a global EPCI environment covering offshore, onshore, subsea, and energy infrastructure projects.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, construction, procurement, planning, quality, and project management.
• Gain exposure to large-scale project execution methods, modern fabrication standards, and high-performance construction delivery systems.
• Join an international energy company with a long history of delivering technically challenging projects across global markets.

About the Company

McDermott International, Ltd is a global engineering, procurement, construction, and installation company serving the energy industry. With more than 100 years of experience, McDermott delivers offshore, subsea, onshore, and energy transition projects through integrated engineering capability, safe construction practices, and reliable execution across international project locations.