Construction Superintendent

The Offshore Construction Superintendent is responsible for the overall supervision, coordination, safety, quality, productivity, and execution of offshore construction projects. This position provides direct leadership to offshore construction crews and ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within project requirements, and in accordance with company and customer standards.

The Superintendent serves as the primary onsite construction leader and coordinates daily activities involving fitters, welders, riggers, crane operators, equipment operators, and other skilled personnel. The position works closely with customer representatives, project management, operations personnel, and safety personnel to plan and execute structural, piping, fabrication, installation, repair, modification, and maintenance work on offshore facilities.

The Superintendent is expected to demonstrate strong leadership, extensive offshore construction knowledge, sound decision-making, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

• Provide overall onsite leadership and supervision of offshore construction activities.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of foremen, fitters, welders, riggers, crane operators, and other construction personnel.
• Assign manpower, equipment, tools, and resources based on daily project requirements.
• Establish daily work priorities and communicate expectations to supervisors and crew members.
• Monitor crew productivity and make adjustments as necessary to maintain project schedules.
• Ensure employees understand their assigned responsibilities and the scope of work.
• Provide guidance and technical support to foremen and construction personnel.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and effective communication among crew members.
• Address performance, productivity, attendance, or behavioral concerns through appropriate company procedures.
• Maintain effective communication between offshore crews and onshore management.

• Review project scope, construction drawings, specifications, work packages, and customer requirements prior to beginning work.
• Develop and coordinate daily and weekly construction work plans.
• Determine manpower, material, equipment, and tooling requirements for scheduled work.
• Coordinate construction sequencing to maximize productivity and minimize operational interruptions.
• Monitor project progress against established schedules and milestones.
• Identify potential delays, material shortages, equipment issues, or other obstacles that could affect project completion.
• Communicate schedule concerns and project changes to project management and customer representatives.
• Coordinate structural, piping, welding, rigging, lifting, fabrication, installation, and demolition activities.
• Ensure construction activities are completed according to approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Verify field conditions and coordinate necessary adjustments when actual conditions differ from construction drawings.
• Assist project management with estimating remaining work, manpower requirements, and project completion schedules.

Provide supervision and technical oversight for activities that may include:

• Structural steel fabrication and installation
• Platform modifications and repairs
• Structural fitting and welding
• Piping fabrication and installation
• Equipment and pipe supports
• Deck extensions and structural additions
• Handrails, stairs, ladders, and grating
• Equipment installation and removal
• Demolition and replacement activities
• Rigging and material handling
• Crane and lifting operations
• Equipment setting and alignment
• Cutting, grinding, and welding activities
• Maintenance and repair projects
• Construction associated with offshore production facilities

Safety is a primary responsibility of the Offshore Construction Superintendent.

• Lead by example and actively promote a strong safety culture throughout the offshore construction crew.
• Ensure all construction activities comply with company, customer, regulatory, and facility safety…