Senior Construction Supervisor – Piping

KBR Inc.; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Inc. in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Senior Construction Supervisor – Piping with extensive onshore/offshore MEGA EPC experience. Based in Abu Dhabi, you will supervise piping crews, review drawings, manage safety, and coordinate with multiple disciplines to ensure safe, timely execution.

The role requires leadership, strong QA/QC focus, and proven ability to interface with vendors and clients. This position offers a challenging environment with exposure to major oil and gas projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Extensive piping construction experience in oil & gas projects.
• NEBOSH/IOSH/OSHA certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise piping installation and erection for onshore/offshore facilities.
• Ensure works comply with IFC drawings, specs, method statements.
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, instrumentation and commissioning teams.
• Monitor daily construction progress to meet targets.
• Verify pipe supports, spool assemblies, valves, fittings and special items.
• Manage contractor and subcontractor piping teams.

Skills

Leadership

Construction planning

Team management

Problem solving

Communication

HSE awareness

Reading drawings

MS Office

Construction management software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Construction management software

Job description

Title: Senior Construction Supervisor – Piping

"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!"

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

KBR is looking for Senior Construction Supervisor – Piping with Onshore Site project experience in MEGA EPC projects to be based in Abu Dhabi Site for PMC project.

Job Purpose

The Senior Construction Supervisor – Piping is responsible for supervising and coordinating all piping construction activities for oil and gas projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and quality execution in accordance with project specifications, engineering drawings, approved procedures, and project schedules. The role oversees contractors, subcontractors, and piping crews involved in fabrication, erection, installation, testing, and pre-commissioning activities.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Supervision

• Supervise all piping installation and erection activities for onshore and offshore oil & gas facilities.
• Ensure piping works are executed in compliance with approved IFC drawings, specifications, method statements, and project requirements.
• Coordinate piping construction activities with Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Commissioning teams.
• Monitor daily construction activities to ensure planned targets are achieved.
• Verify correct installation of pipe supports, spool assemblies, valves, fittings, and specialty items.

Execution & Coordination

• Manage and supervise contractor and subcontractor piping teams.
• Ensure availability of manpower, tools, equipment, and materials required for construction activities.
• Review work packs, construction schedules, and fabrication priorities.
• Resolve site-related construction issues and coordinate engineering clarifications.
• Interface with vendors and technical specialists regarding piping systems and equipment connections.

Welding & Testing

• Monitor piping fabrication and welding activities to ensure compliance with approved WPS/PQR and project specifications.
• Coordinate hydrostatic testing, pneumatic testing, flushing, air blowing, and reinstatement activities.
• Ensure proper preservation and cleanliness requirements are maintained during construction.
• Verify punch-list closure and system readiness for pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Ensure strict compliance with company and client HSE requirements.
• Promote a zero-incident safety culture across all piping activities.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety inspections, and risk assessments.
• Monitor lifting operations, hot work activities, confined space entry, and work-at-height compliance.
• Stop unsafe work practices and ensure immediate corrective actions.

Quality Assurance & Quality Control

• Ensure construction activities comply with project quality requirements and international standards.
• Coordinate inspections with QA/QC personnel and client inspectors.
• Verify completion of inspection records, test packages, and quality documentation.
• Ensure non-conformance reports (NCRs) are addressed and closed promptly.
• Monitor welding quality, NDT activities, and final acceptance requirements.

Planning & Reporting

• Monitor progress versus schedule and identify potential delays.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly construction reports.
• Review productivity and workforce utilization.
• Assist project management in developing recovery plans when required.
• Track construction milestones and completion targets.

Commissioning Support

• Support Mechanical Completion (MC) and Ready for Commissioning (RFC) activities.
• Ensure timely turnover of piping systems to commissioning teams.
• Participate in walkdowns, punch-list verification, and system handovers.
• Coordinate reinstatement activities following testing and inspection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Additional certifications in Construction Management, Welding Inspection, or Piping Systems are advantageous.
• HSE certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or OSHA are preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 10–15 years of piping construction experience in Oil & Gas projects.
• At least 5 years in a senior supervisory role.
• Proven experience in:
  • Refineries
  • Petrochemical Plants
  • LNG Facilities
  • Gas Processing Plants
  • Pipeline Projects
  • Offshore Platforms
  • EPC Projects
• Experience with international operators such as ADNOC, Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, PDO, Shell, BP, ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies, or similar is highly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of:
  • ASME B31.3 Process Piping
  • ASME B31.4 / B31.8 Pipelines
  • API Standards
  • ASTM Standards
  • ISO Standards
  • Welding Codes and NDT Requirements
• Ability to read and interpret:
  • P&IDs
  • Isometric Drawings
  • General Arrangement Drawings
  • Plot Plans
  • Stress Analysis Reports
• Knowledge of hydrotesting, pneumatic testing, flushing, and commissioning requirements.
• Familiarity with construction management software and MS Office applications.

Core Competencies

• Leadership and team management
• Construction planning and coordination
• Strong technical piping knowledge
• Problem solving and decision making
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Quality and safety leadership
• Conflict resolution
• Schedule and productivity management

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Piping installation completion against schedule
• Safety performance and incident-free execution
• Welding quality and rejection rates
• Hydrotest and inspection completion rates
• Productivity and manpower utilization
• Punch list closure and system turnover performance
• Compliance with quality and client requirements
• Successful mechanical completion achievements