Superintendent Construction Fab

McDermott International, Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd is seeking a Senior Superintendent Construction to lead fabrication activities in Dubai and coordinate with project teams to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will drive productivity, mentor staff, and enforce McDermott policies while optimizing resources to meet milestones.

The role requires extensive leadership in EPCI, civil engineering expertise, and a proactive approach to planning, training, and stakeholder communication across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Extensive leadership experience in EPCI fabrication construction.
• Strong knowledge of modern fabrication techniques and standards.
• Proven ability to manage HSE systems with preferred certifications.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to work across multiple locations and shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage fabrication construction activities per project specs and schedules.
• Liaise with project management and engineering teams to coordinate phases and resources.
• Uphold safety standards and enforce HSE protocols for a zero-incident workplace.
• Ensure quality control and compliance with industry codes and project requirements.
• Optimize resources: workforce, equipment, and material procurement.
• Supervise subcontractors and vendors to meet contract standards.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and provide progress updates.
• Foster teamwork and continuous improvement; mentor staff.
• Coordinate planning across all disciplines for a clear target plan.
• Discuss 4-week activity planning and assign personnel to boost productivity.
• Lead implementation and verification of McDermott policies and procedures.
• Ensure staff understand responsibilities and authorities for policy compliance.
• Ensure timely completion of all mandatory training for teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Advanced industry-specific certifications desirable

Job description

Job Description:

Job Overview:

The Superintendent Construction role requires an in-depth understanding of project execution strategies, workforce management theories, and Construction principles, with a basic knowledge of related disciplines. The Superintendent Construction must be able to apply industry insights to enhance on-site productivity, provide leadership, and influence processes and policies for effective workforce governance, as well as identify and resolve technical, operational, and organizational problems that impact project outcomes. The Superintendent Construction’s decisions are pivotal in ensuring that the team meets its objectives with efficiency and adherence to safety standards. These decisions should be guided by established policies, resource allocations, budget considerations, and the overarching project plan.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage fabrication construction activities, ensuring they are executed in line with project specifications, schedules, and company standards
• Liaise with project management and engineering teams to coordinate project phases and resources
• Uphold the highest safety standards, implementing and enforcing comprehensive HSE protocols to maintain a zero-incident workplace
• Guarantee quality control throughout construction processes, ensuring compliance with industry codes and project quality requirements
• Optimize the use of resources, including workforce scheduling, equipment allocation, and material procurement, to meet project objectives
• Supervise subcontractors and vendors, ensuring their performance meets contractual agreements and project standards
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation and provide timely progress updates to stakeholders
• Foster a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement, mentoring staff, and promoting skill development within the construction team
• Interface and share a common planning with all the discipline in the project to have a clear target plan
• Discuss the planning of the activities for the next 4 weeks and assign the people based on that creating and MLF that could bring productivity to 1 or above
• Own and lead the implementation, enforcement, and verification of compliance with all McDermott policies and procedures
• Ensure employees understand their responsibility and authority to effectively implement the requirements of all McDermott policies and procedures
• Ensure the timely completion of all mandatory training by themselves and their teams

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, with advanced industry-specific certifications desirable
• Extensive experience in the EPCI industry, with a significant portion in a leadership role overseeing fabrication construction projects
• Profound knowledge of modern fabrication techniques and standards relevant to the construction and EPCI sectors
• Demonstrated ability to manage HSE systems effectively, with certifications in occupational health and safety preferred
• Strong leadership capabilities with a proven track record of effectively managing diverse construction teams
• Excellent communication skills, adept at negotiating with clients and managing stakeholder expectations
• Resilient problem-solving skills, capable of addressing complex challenges in a dynamic project environment
• Willingness to work in various geographic locations and adaptability to extended hours or shift work as project demands dictate

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