Sr. Construction Supervisor; Offshore

Qualifications

• Degree (or) Diploma in Mechanical Engineering discipline with extensive construction related experience.
• Extensive experience in construction within the oil & gas industry.
• Minimum 12 years’ experience in offshore construction and installation activities.
• Proven experience in steel structure installation and commissioning for offshore projects.
• Strong knowledge of:
  Piping & mechanical installation and commissioning.
• Lifting operations and lifting plan assessments.
• Experience applying construction best practices, systems, and standards.
• Good understanding of construction techniques across:
  Greenfield & brownfield projects and Wellhead jackets.
• Strong skills in:
  Construction management, Communication & coordination, Conflict resolution.
• Exposure to multi-discipline construction activities.
• Proficient in reviewing:
  Method statements, Lifting plans, Inspection & test plans (ITPs), Construction schedules and drawings.
• Ability to identify risks/bottlenecks and propose solutions.
• Comfortable working with multinational and multicultural teams.
• Computer literate with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid knowledge of engineering standards, quality, HSE, and environmental practices.

• Monitor and report contractor performance, manpower, equipment usage, and progress.
• Lead daily and weekly coordination meetings with contractors and key stakeholders.
• Identify and manage construction risks, ensuring mitigation actions are implemented.
• Review and validate progress reports and contractor submissions.
• Interface with engineering teams during engineering, procurement, and construction phases.
• Review:
  Detailed design drawings, Method statements, Material requisitions and inspections; evaluate contractor construction plans, schedules, procedures, and offshore logistics.
• Supervise construction activities across fabrication yards and offshore sites, ensuring all work complies with approved standards and contract specifications.
• Coordinate:
  Pre-commissioning & commissioning activities, Walkdowns and system handover.
• Maintain daily site records and report any deviations or issues.
• Ensure compliance with permit-to-work systems and site requirements.
• Coordinate contractor mobilization and demobilization.
• Liaise with internal teams (engineering, operations, maintenance) to resolve issues.
• Highlight construction delays and provide corrective action plans.
• Support decision-making within project and contractual frameworks.
• Take ownership of site activities, including after-hours responsibilities when required.