Construction Superintendent – Structure (Fabrication Yard)

KBR, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Construction Superintendent – Structure for an Offshore Project based in Abu Dhabi. This role involves supervising all structural fabrication activities while ensuring compliance with material specifications and project schedules.

The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, specifically in structural construction within major projects. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
• 10–15 years of experience in structural construction.
• 5+ years in a supervisory role within fabrication yard operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all structural fabrication activities.
• Ensure compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate daily yard activities and manpower allocation.

Skills

Structural fabrication activities supervision

Reading and interpreting structural drawings

Coordination of yard activities

Compliance with project specifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Construction Superintendent – Structure (Fabrication Yard)

KBR Abu Dhabi is currently looking to fill a position of Construction Superintendent – Structure for an Offshore Project to be based initially in the office and then move to the fabrication yard office, and if required by the client team, may move to the offshore site on 6‑week or 3‑week rotations as per client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise all structural fabrication activities including cutting, assembly, fit‑up, welding, dimensional control, blasting, painting, and preservation.
• Ensure fabrication work complies with IFC drawings, material specifications, project procedures, and approved methodologies.
• Coordinate daily yard activities, work fronts, and manpower allocation.
• Ensure structures are fabricated in line with the project schedule and delivery milestones.
• Read and interpret structural drawings, GA drawings, fabrication drawings, and MTOs.

Requirements

• Minimum overall 15+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience working in EPC offshore/ modular fabrication projects.
• 10–15 years of experience in structural construction within oil & gas, petrochemical, or industrial projects.
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory / superintendent role within fabrication yard operations.
• Minimum 5+ years of previous experience working in offshore projects.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar position for a mega oil and gas EPC project (more than US$1 billion).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication, welding, and surface preparation/painting.
• Familiarity with international codes and standards such as AWS, AISC, BS, EN, ISO.