General Superintendent - Pipeline

Dunigan Bros. Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunigan Bros. Inc. is seeking an experienced General Superintendent to lead our natural gas pipeline field operations.

This senior role oversees field personnel, project execution, safety, quality, productivity, equipment utilization, and manpower planning across multiple pipeline projects. The ideal candidate has extensive hands-on natural gas pipeline construction experience and a deep understanding of planning, staffing, construction, testing, and project completion.

Qualifications

• Extensive natural gas pipeline construction experience required.
• Senior field leadership experience in pipeline construction preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of construction safety and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for natural gas pipeline field operations.
• Oversee multiple projects and field personnel to meet schedules and budgets.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to develop execution plans, schedules, and manpower requirements.
• Plan manpower and equipment across projects to ensure qualified personnel are available.
• Ensure field leadership accountability for safety, quality, production, and crew performance.
• Review drawings, specs, and construction plans to align with customer requirements.

Skills

Pipeline construction

Leadership

Project management

Safety & quality leadership

Reading drawings & specs

Communication

Travel readiness

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced General Superintendent with an extensive background in natural gas pipeline construction to lead our field operations. This is a senior leadership position responsible for the overall performance of field personnel, project execution, safety, quality, productivity, equipment utilization, and manpower planning across our pipeline construction projects.

The successful candidate must have significant hands‑on experience in natural gas pipeline construction and a thorough understanding of how pipeline projects are safely and efficiently planned, staffed, constructed, tested, and completed.

Previous natural gas pipeline construction experience is required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide overall leadership and direction for natural gas pipeline field operations.
• Oversee Superintendents, Foremen, crews, and field personnel across multiple projects.
• Work closely with Project Managers to develop project execution plans, schedules, manpower requirements, equipment needs, and production goals.
• Plan and coordinate field manpower to ensure qualified personnel are assigned to projects based on workload, schedule, and customer requirements.
• Assist in selecting, developing, and evaluating Superintendents, Foremen, Operators, Welders, Laborers, and other field personnel.
• Establish clear expectations for field leadership and hold Superintendents and Foremen accountable for safety, quality, production, and crew performance.
• Visit active projects regularly to evaluate field conditions, production, manpower, equipment utilization, safety, quality, and overall project performance.
• Review project drawings, specifications, alignment sheets, construction plans, schedules, and customer requirements before and during construction.
• Participate in preconstruction meetings, project kickoff meetings, constructability reviews, and project planning.
• Coordinate equipment requirements and ensure equipment is being properly utilized throughout field operations.
• Monitor field production and identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and project performance.
• Identify potential field problems early and work with Project Managers and field leadership to develop solutions before they impact schedule or cost.
• Ensure crews have the necessary equipment, tools, materials, information, and qualified personnel to perform their work efficiently.
• Maintain strong communication between field operations, Project Management, Safety, Quality, and company leadership.
• Support project scheduling and assist with short-term and long-term manpower and equipment forecasting.
• Ensure construction activities meet company standards, customer specifications, applicable regulations, and project requirements.
• Promote consistent construction practices and expectations throughout the organization.
• Assist with resolving field conflicts, personnel issues, production concerns, and customer issues.
• Support project mobilization, execution, testing, tie‑ins, commissioning activities, restoration, and demobilization.
• Help develop the next generation of Superintendents and Foremen through training, mentoring, and accountability.

SAFETY & QUALITY LEADERSHIP

• Make safety the first priority in all field operations.
• Promote and enforce Stop Work Authority for all employees.
• Ensure field leadership conducts proper pre‑job planning, daily job briefings, and task‑specific planning.
• Work closely with Safety and Quality personnel to maintain compliance with company, customer, regulatory, and project requirements.
• Ensure proper planning and execution of critical pipeline activities, including excavations, lifting and rigging, welding, lowering‑in, tie‑ins, pressure testing, and other high‑risk operations.
• Address unsafe conditions, poor workmanship, or unacceptable field practices immediately.
• Promote a field culture where employees are expected and empowered to speak up when they identify a safety, quality, or operational concern.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive natural gas pipeline construction experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience in a Superintendent, General Superintendent, or comparable senior field leadership position within the natural gas pipeline industry.
• Strong knowledge of natural gas transmission pipeline construction.
• Thorough understanding of pipeline construction sequencing, methods, equipment, manpower, and production.
• Experience managing multiple crews, Superintendents, Foremen, and projects.
• Strong knowledge of pipeline welding, excavation, lowering‑in, tie‑ins, hydrostatic testing, restoration, and related construction activities.
• Understanding of pipeline facilities, stations, and related mechanical construction.
• Strong understanding of construction safety and quality requirements.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications, alignment sheets, and project documentation.
• Strong leadership and personnel‑management skills.
• Ability to plan manpower and equipment requirements across multiple projects.
• Excellent communication, organization, decision‑making, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to travel extensively to project locations and maintain a strong presence in the field.
• Valid driver's license.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Experience with natural gas transmission pipelines, pipeline facilities, compressor or meter stations, city gate projects, distribution systems, integrity projects, hydrostatic testing, tie‑ins, and related pipeline construction is strongly preferred.

Experience working directly with major natural gas utilities and pipeline operators is also preferred.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an experienced pipeline professional who understands that the General Superintendent sets the standard for the entire field organization.

This individual must be able to look at a project before construction begins and understand how it should be built, what manpower and equipment will be required, where potential problems may occur, and how to execute the work safely and efficiently.

The right candidate will be highly visible in the field and will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, Safety, Quality, and company leadership.

We are looking for someone who can build strong field teams, develop future leaders, maintain accountability, solve problems, and create a culture where employees take pride in doing the job correctly.

This position requires a leader committed to safety, quality, production, accountability, teamwork, and successful project execution.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workplace and creating an environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We comply with all applicable laws governing EEO and affirmative action, and we ensure that all employment decisions are made solely based on job‑related qualifications and merit.