Senior Construction Superintendent – Oil & Gas Mega Projects

WorleyParsons Arabia Limited Co; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 380,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

WorleyParsons Arabia Limited Co in Abu Dhabi seeks a Construction Superintendent to supervise site activities, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence. You will coordinate across disciplines and with contractors to execute works per drawings and specifications.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and 15+ years of Oil & Gas or Petrochemical experience, including EPC/PMC background in GCC, with strong leadership and HSE focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• 15+ years of Oil & Gas or Petrochemical experience; 12 years for UAE Nationals.
• At least 5 years in mega Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects.
• Experience in GCC region.
• EPC/PMC experience required.
• Experience in ADNOC or similar major operator projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, HSE requirements, QA/QC.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day construction activities across assigned work areas and disciplines.
• Ensure construction activities are performed in accordance with approved IFC drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, procedures, and applicable codes and standards.
• Coordinate with contractors/subcontractors, engineering, QA/QC, HSE, planning, commissioning, and other project teams.
• Monitor construction progress against the approved schedule and identify delays, constraints, and potential recovery actions.
• Review contractors' construction plans, work fronts, manpower deployment, equipment, and resource requirements.
• Ensure availability of approved drawings, materials, equipment, permits, and access before commencement of activities.
• Conduct regular site inspections and ensure compliance with project HSE requirements and safe working practices.
• Participate in toolbox talks, site coordination meetings, progress meetings, constructability reviews, and risk assessments as required.
• Monitor contractor productivity and recommend measures to improve construction performance.
• Coordinate interfaces between civil, structural, mechanical, piping, E&I, and other disciplines.
• Identify and resolve site construction issues in coordination with engineering and relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure proper implementation of QA/QC requirements and support resolution of NCRs, punch items, and site technical queries.
• Monitor completion of systems/subsystems and coordinate construction handover to pre-commissioning and commissioning teams.
• Support mechanical completion, punch-list clearance, system turnover, and final project handover.
• Maintain appropriate construction records and provide daily/weekly progress and status reports to project management.
• Ensure contractors comply with contractual requirements, approved procedures, and project specifications.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

HSE compliance

Construction supervision

Contractor management

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering

Job description

WorleyParsons Arabia Limited Co in Abu Dhabi seeks a Construction Superintendent to supervise site activities, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence. You will coordinate across disciplines and with contractors to execute works per drawings and specifications.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and 15+ years of Oil & Gas or Petrochemical experience, including EPC/PMC background in GCC, with strong leadership and HSE focus.