General Superintendent

ZAP Engineering & Construction Services, Inc.

GENERAL SUPERINTENDENTField Leadership Role | Construction Operations | Mechanical / Oil & Gas | ExemptWHO WE AREZAP is a specialized engineering and construction firm delivering complex industrial projects across the oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, heavy industrial, mining, and manufacturing sectors. We are a team of technically driven, safety-focused professionals who take pride in building things right — on time, on budget, and without shortcuts.

We are growing, and we are looking for high-caliber field leaders who want to own their work, build their career, and make a real impact on project outcomes. If you hold yourself to a high standard, thrive in a fast-moving environment, and bring both technical command of mechanical construction and the leadership to drive a craft workforce — we want to talk to you.

THE OPPORTUNITY We are hiring a General Superintendent to lead the field execution of mechanical construction on our oil & gas projects. This is the senior field leadership role on the project — you own safety, productivity, quality, and schedule at the work face, and you direct the craft superintendents, foremen, field administration, and QA/QC team who get the work installed.

Your scope spans the full mechanical package: underground piping installation, equipment setting with cranes, equipment dress-out, structural steel pipe rack and platform erection, above-ground piping installation in the rack with welding and fit-up crews, pressure testing, and reinstatement/restoration of piping systems. You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with the on-site Construction Manager, Project Manager, engineering, and client representatives every day.

POSITION DETAILS

Reports To:

Construction Manager and Construction Project Manager (on-site / day-to-day);
Execution Manager (organizational)
Direct Reports:

Craft Superintendents, Area Foremen, Field Administration, QA/QC Team, and all mechanical craft labor (pipe fitters, welders, welder helpers, equipment operators, crane operators, laborers, material coordinators, and painters)
FLSA Status:

Exempt

Location:

Project Sites / Field-Based Travel:

As required by project needs

Department:

Construction OperationsWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Required
10+ years of mechanical/industrial construction experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education, with progressive field leadership responsibility.

Proven experience running mechanical scope on oil & gas or heavy industrial projects: underground and above-ground piping, equipment setting, structural steel, welding/fit-up, and pressure testing.

Demonstrated ability to manage and develop craft superintendents, foremen, field administration, and QA/QC personnel.

Strong working knowledge of crane and rigging operations and critical lift planning.

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, isometrics, P&IDs, and specifications.

Working knowledge of RFI processes, field verification, punch lists, and turnover documentation.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and field/project management software used to execute daily tasks.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to independently make decisions and direct work.

High school diploma or GED required

Preferred

Associate's, Bachelor's, trade, or technical school education.

HSE certification (e.g., OSHA 30-Hour Construction) and current crane/rigging or lift-director qualifications.

Experience with welding QA/QC programs, ASME/B31.3 piping, and hydrostatic/pneumatic test procedures.

Experience coordinating directly with clients and engineering on a fast-paced, multi-craft site.

WHAT YOU WILL DOSafety & Site Leadership Set the safety standard for the field — prioritize safety in every plan and hold all crews and subcontractors accountable to ZAP and client HSE requirements.

Establish daily job site objectives and ensure crews are fully equipped, staffed, and sequenced to meet project deadlines.

Proactively identify and correct unsafe conditions; lead and reinforce a zero-incident safety culture in pre-task planning, JSAs, and field interactions.

Coordinate crane lifts and…