Construction Supervisor (Electrical)

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; Qatar; On-site; QAR 273,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Construction Supervisor (Electrical) in Qatar. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in electrical construction, including supervisory experience. Responsibilities include overseeing construction activities, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and managing site documentation. The position requires a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and skills in construction management, effective communication, and conflict resolution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years' experience in electrical construction and supervisory roles.
• Thorough working knowledge of electrical codes and standards.
• Hands-on experience with electrical installations and hazardous location identification.

Responsibilities

• Act as the construction focal point for electrical works.
• Supervise multiple projects ensuring compliance with plans and standards.
• Update daily and weekly construction progress reports.

Skills

Construction management

Effective communication

Conflict resolution

Education

B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR (ELECTRICAL)

Location: Qatar

Qualification

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent.
• Extensive construction-related experience, with skills in construction management, effective communication, and conflict resolution.
• Relevant courses in HSE, QA/QC, and construction management.

Experience

• Minimum 12 years' experience in electrical construction, installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of oil & gas, petrochemical, or high-rise building projects for HV, MV, and LV electrical systems, including supervisory experience.
• Thorough working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) / NFPA 70, IEC, or equivalent standards.
• Hands-on experience with electrical installations, materials, methods, specifications, and hazardous location identification, as applicable.
• Familiarity with construction industry best practices, systems, processes, and standards.
• Experience interpreting method statements, construction schedules, and drawings.
• Exposure to multinational contractors and experience resolving site issues both technically and contractually.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Construction Supervision & Coordination

• Act as the construction focal point for electrical and cathodic protection works on multi-discipline projects.
• Chair weekly construction progress meetings, manage site documentation, and liaise with discipline supervisors, senior engineers, and other departments.
• Supervise site construction/installation for multiple projects, ensuring work complies with approved plans and quality standards.
• Review project planning and scheduling during construction to identify slippage and optimize contractor resources.
• Review contractors' construction plans, schedules, method statements, and job safety analyses (JSAs).

Site & Quality Control

• Endorse red-marked as-built drawings and construction dossiers.
• Assist with contractor mobilization and demobilization.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations, project safety plans, and environmental standards.
• Control and endorse work permits for project activities.
• Inspect construction works and materials per project quality plans and inspection & test plans (ITPs).

Reporting & Documentation

• Update daily and weekly construction progress reports; verify contractors' progress statements for accuracy.
• Prepare and manage punch lists, ensuring all items are addressed by contractors.
• Coordinate pre-commissioning activities and support commissioning of facilities.
• Facilitate issuance of Mechanical Completion Certificates (MCC), Handover Certificates (HOC), Acceptance Certificates (AC), and Project Completion & Discharge Certificates.

Team Development & Coordination

• Support development of local engineers on site.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve routine site issues; escalate technical queries to senior supervisors or project engineers.

Other Requirements

• Candidate should possess a valid driving license.