Superintendent - Construction

Mc Dermott; Dubai; On-site; AED 223,200 - 357,120; Full time

Job summary

Mc Dermott is seeking a Superintendent Construction in Dubai, UAE, to lead construction execution across major EPCI projects in the oil and energy industry. The role involves managing site operations, ensuring safety compliance, and optimizing productivity while delivering project milestones efficiently.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and extensive experience in the EPCI industry, with strong leadership skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the EPCI industry with strong leadership exposure in fabrication construction projects.
• Advanced certifications related to construction management or HSE highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication methods, heavy construction operations, and industrial project execution.
• Proven ability to lead diverse site teams in high-pressure project environments.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability for technical, operational, and workforce-related challenges.
• Flexible to work across multiple locations and project schedules including extended shifts when required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage fabrication construction activities according to project specifications.
• Coordinate with project management and engineering teams to align resource requirements.
• Implement and enforce comprehensive HSE protocols.
• Ensure quality control compliance throughout construction and fabrication processes.
• Optimize workforce scheduling to achieve project delivery targets.
• Supervise subcontractors and vendors to ensure high-performance execution.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and provide regular progress reports.
• Develop short-term and four-week activity planning to improve productivity.
• Lead implementation and compliance of all McDermott policies.
• Monitor completion of required training and support development of construction personnel.
• Promote teamwork and operational excellence across the site workforce.

Skills

Construction supervision

Fabrication and EPCI project execution

Workforce planning and manpower loading

HSE systems and compliance management

Quality assurance and control

Vendor and subcontractor management

Progress reporting and project documentation

Resource allocation and productivity planning

Site leadership and team development

Cross-discipline project coordination

Education

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

Job description

Job Snapshot

Superintendent Construction

Job Details

• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Industry: Oil and Energy
• Function: Construction
• Experience: 10 years
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: 20,000–32,000 monthly (market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any

Overview

Superintendent Construction hiring opportunity in Dubai, UAE within the Oil and Energy industry for experienced professionals leading fabrication and construction execution across major EPCI projects.

This role manages site operations, workforce planning, safety compliance and construction productivity while ensuring project milestones are delivered efficiently, safely, and within quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and manage fabrication construction activities according to project specifications, schedules, and company procedures.
• Coordinate with project management, engineering teams, and discipline leads to align project phases and resource requirements.
• Implement and enforce comprehensive HSE protocols to maintain a zero-incident work environment.
• Ensure quality control compliance throughout all construction and fabrication processes.
• Optimize workforce scheduling, equipment usage and material planning to achieve project delivery targets.
• Supervise subcontractors and vendors to ensure contractual compliance and high-performance execution.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and provide regular progress reports to stakeholders and management.
• Develop short-term and four-week activity planning with manpower loading forecasts to improve productivity.
• Lead implementation and compliance of all McDermott policies and operational procedures.
• Ensure all employees understand responsibilities, authority, and mandatory compliance requirements.
• Monitor completion of required training and support continuous development of construction personnel.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence across the site workforce.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in the EPCI industry with strong leadership exposure in fabrication construction projects.
• Advanced certifications related to construction management or HSE are highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication methods, heavy construction operations, and industrial project execution.
• Proven ability to lead diverse site teams in high-pressure project environments.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability for technical, operational, and workforce-related challenges.
• Flexible to work across multiple locations and project schedules including extended shifts when required.

Skills Set

• Construction supervision
• Fabrication and EPCI project execution
• Workforce planning and manpower loading
• HSE systems and compliance management
• Quality assurance and control
• Vendor and subcontractor management
• Progress reporting and project documentation
• Resource allocation and productivity planningSite leadership and team development
• Cross-discipline project coordination

Why Join Us

• Lead critical construction execution for major international energy infrastructure projects.
• Work within a globally respected engineering and EPCI organization.
• Strong long-term career growth in large-scale fabrication and construction leadership.
• Exposure to complex offshore and onshore project environments.
• Be part of high-value projects supporting global energy transition and industrial development.