Construction Superintendent - FM Workover Rig Fabrication

FMWR Construction Superintendent

Location: RM Yard Ravenna (Italy)

Reporting to: JPT Construction Superintendent

Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance.

As the FMWR Construction Superintendent, you will oversee the fabrication, assembly, modification, and commissioning of fast moving work‑over rigs. This role ensures the rigs are built or refurbished to meet project timelines, technical specifications, safety standards, and operational readiness for well servicing and intervention activities.

Project & Construction Oversight

• Supervise all stages of FMWR construction or refurbishment, including structural, mechanical, and electrical assembly.
• Ensure construction follows approved drawings, technical specifications, and quality standards.
• Coordinate daily activities of subcontractors, rig builders, welders, electricians, and service providers on site.

Quality & Technical Compliance

• Ensure construction activities comply with relevant industry codes (e.g., API 4F, 7K, 8C), company specifications, and project QA/QC plans.
• Participate in inspections, FATs (Factory Acceptance Tests), and pre‑commissioning activities.
• Ensure all rig equipment such as mast, substructure, drawworks, BOP systems, and power packages are properly installed, aligned, and tested.

Construction Scheduling & Reporting

• Monitor work schedules, productivity, and manpower allocation to meet construction milestones.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly construction progress reports.
• Interface with procurement, logistics, engineering, and quality teams to resolve bottlenecks and avoid delays.

HSE Management

• Enforce strict implementation of HSE procedures and site safety plans during construction.
• Conduct safety walk‑downs, toolbox talks, and participate in incident investigations.
• Ensure all lifting, welding, electrical, and commissioning activities are performed safely and with proper permits.

Rig Move & Commissioning Support

• Support rig move and mobilization activities from the yard to the field.
• Coordinate rig‑up and commissioning of systems at the well site to ensure the rig is fully operational.
• Handover completed rigs to Drilling or Workover Operations after inspection and readiness certification.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of FMWR design, construction, and field deployment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and rig layout schematics.
• Excellent leadership and coordination skills across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Working knowledge of construction standards, inspection procedures, and project controls.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
• 8+ years of work experience in the sought discipline after earning the university degree.
• Minimum of 5 years hands‑on experience in offshore projects.
• Excellent spoken and written English, including proven ability to write reports.