Sr. Construction Supervisor

Kin-Tec Global Recruitment; Qatar; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company seeks a Senior Construction Supervisor for offshore projects in Qatar. The role involves overseeing contractor performance, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing complex construction activities. Ideal candidates will possess a Higher National Diploma and extensive oil & gas industry experience.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of oil & gas construction experience, particularly offshore.
• Strong background in steel structure installation and commissioning.
• Familiarity with QA/QC, safety, and environmental protocols.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor performance and report on construction progress.
• Chair coordination meetings and resolve site issues.
• Enforce compliance with HSE regulations and manage contractor mobilization.

Skills

Communication

Construction Management

Conflict Resolution

Report Writing

Education

Higher National Diploma (HND) in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Senior Construction Supervisor - Offshore Projects

Location: Offshore. Qatar

Employment Type: Contract

Qualifications:

• Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Strong background in offshore oil & gas project commissioning and construction supervision.
• Excellent communication, construction management, and conflict resolution skills.
• Computer literate with strong report writing and documentation capabilities.

Experience:

• 10-12 years of experience in oil & gas construction and installation projects, with significant offshore experience.
• Solid understanding of steel structure installation, mechanical/piping systems, and commissioning for offshore platforms and Wellhead Jackets.
• Proficient in construction techniques and industry best practices for both greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Skilled in reviewing lifting plans and supervising lifting operations.
• Familiarity with international engineering standards, QA/QC, safety, and environmental protocols.
• Proven ability to coordinate with multicultural, multi-discipline contractor workforces.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and report on contractor performance, manpower utilization, equipment deployment, and construction progress.
• Chair daily and weekly coordination meetings with contractors, supervisors, QA/QC, and HSE teams to resolve site issues.
• Act as Construction Risk Management representative-identify risks, assess impacts, implement mitigation plans.
• Validate contractor progress reports and ensure schedule alignment with project timelines.
• Review and support detailed engineering deliverables including design drawings, method statements, and logistics plans.
• Supervise and approve construction activities, work inspections, and material handling in coordination with QA/QC.
• Ensure all construction work complies with contract specifications, approved standards, and requirements.
• Facilitate mechanical completion (MCC) walkdowns, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
• Maintain daily site logs and escalate work anomalies or deviations with recommended corrective actions.
• Enforce compliance with work permit systems and site-specific HSE regulations.
• Manage mobilization and demobilization of contractors and vendors for offshore execution.
• Coordinate with internal departments (e.g., Production, Maintenance) and external contractors to resolve construction interface issues.
• Make informed construction decisions in line with company procedures and escalate as needed to project leadership.
• Serve as the focal point for all construction activities during non-standard working hours.
• Drive timely, efficient construction execution and pre-commissioning activities across assigned scopes.