Superintendent Construction (OnsCon)

McDermott International; Squamish; Hybrid; CAD 162,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International seeks an experienced Superintendent Construction (OnsCon) to lead on-site execution of complex projects, drive safety and quality, and manage field resources.

The role emphasizes supervision, coordination with project management, adherence to contract documents, and continuous HSSE improvements, with a focus on meeting objectives on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 7–10 years of construction experience with 5+ years in supervision.
• Experience in on-site construction and safety-focused leadership.
• Familiarity with MDR procedures and scheduling programs.

Responsibilities

• Organize and direct construction activities across a project area.
• Ensure work complies with design, schedule, budget and quality standards.
• Oversee day-to-day site activities, OSHA compliance, and HSSE culture.
• Lead subcontractor coordination and weekly progress meetings.
• Review subcontracts for completeness and alignment with contracts.
• Maintain progress reports and manage change proposals with project control.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & Organizing

Safety Compliance

Team Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

MDR scheduling software

Job description

Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we’ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably.
For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.

Job Description

Job Overview:

The Superintendent Construction (OnsCon) 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 (OnsCon) 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 (OnsCon)’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.

Salary Range: $162,006 - $211,519 CAD. The range provided is for contracted hours only. In addition, McDermott offers a competitive total rewards package, including project up-lift and bonuses

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the organization and direction of construction and related activities within the assigned area of responsibility, which may be a single-area, multi-area, or multi-discipline construction project
• Ensure assigned job site operations comply with design/specifications, completion on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards
• Work closely with project management to complete all assigned projects on time and within budget oversee, manage, and document all day-to-day job site activities including OSHA safety compliance
• Leader in the development of a construction HSSE culture that makes safety and environmental awareness a natural part of the job
• Supervise MDR craft personnel and support resources to ensure completion of the work to schedule, budget, specifications, and manage all field resources
• Ensure all lower-tier supervisors are knowledgeable of specifications and work procedures and are adequately trained in safety, industrial relations, management, and construction procedures
• Coordinate arrangements between CB&I and subcontractors to provide appropriate work site access to all parties
• Monitor construction work hours to relevant cost codes and interact with project controls to prepare weekly construction progress reports
• Daily interface concerning permits for construction
• Maintain the quality of all work in accordance with the standard in the design documents
• Ensure subordinate personnel receive progressive training to enable them to assume additional responsibilities
• Review subcontracts and purchase orders for completeness of the scope of work and compliance with contract documents; address all inconsistencies with the project manager
• Establish an agenda with the project manager for weekly subcontractor progress meetings and ensure project issues are addressed
• Perform frequent site walk-throughs to ensure progress and fulfillment i.e., safety, quality, compliance with contract documents, inspections, etc.
• Assist in the preparation of change proposals to owners
• Comply with time and material expenditures for change orders and subcontractor chargebacks
• Schedule completion of final punch list and advise project manager of any delays or challenges
• Manage subcontractor closeout, transfer of utilities, owner training, work list, and punch list
• Assist in updates to the project master schedule
• 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:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 7 to 10 years of construction experience with 5 + years of supervisory experience
• Experience in all relevant aspects of on-site construction
• Familiarity with company scheduling programs
• Industrial construction background
• Familiarity with MDR procedures and standards
• High focus on ensuring that all aspects of the construction work are performed safely
• Planning and organizing
• Quality orientation
• Work standards
• Respected for uncompromising integrity, work ethic, and professionalism
• Energetic with a positive and enthusiastic disposition, possessing a can-do attitude
• Project-focused, values-oriented, and results-driven