Scaffold Superintendent

the scaffold superintendent is responsible for the planning, estimating, erection, inspection, and dismantling of scaffolding systems on construction, refinery, plant, and offshore projects. This role ensures all scaffold operations are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies, osha regulations, and client requirements. The scaffold superintendent provides leadership to scaffold crews, coordinates project resources, manages inventory, and serves as the primary point of contact for scaffold-related project activities.

• serve as the primary client contact for scaffold-related project activities and requirements.
• lead and supervise scaffold crews, reporting directly to the scaffold operations manager or scaffold project manager.
• promote and maintain a strong safety culture through behavior-based safety observations and compliance with all safety standards.
• provide onsite supervision and complete all required documentation, including permits, sign-offs, pickup tickets, jseas, safety plans, and related project records.
• perform hands-on scaffold work when required by project management.
• manage scaffold material inventories and ensure materials are available to support project schedules.
• coordinate the delivery, transfer, and return of scaffold materials and equipment.
• conduct job walks with clients and internal stakeholders to assess project scope, site access, and potential hazards.
• develop and support scaffold estimates, including labor, material, equipment, and schedule requirements.
• provide constructability reviews and recommend efficient scaffold designs during planning and bidding phases.
• identify scope changes and communicate impacts to operations and project management to support change management and cost control.
• oversee the erection, modification, and dismantling of various access systems, including system scaffolding (pinlock or similar) and tube-and-clamp scaffolds.
• conduct daily scaffold inspections as the designated competent person and ensure all equipment is maintained and safe for use.
• verify scaffold material condition and perform minor equipment maintenance as needed.
• support construction operations, including:
  • rigging and material handling activities.
  • assisting crane operators with equipment and material movement.
  • coordinating crane operations and proper rigging practices using slings, cables, and related equipment.
• work at elevated heights exceeding 200 feet and in confined or restricted-access areas.
• perform work over open water and offshore facilities when required.
• complete additional duties as assigned by management.

• 8+ years of scaffolding experience in offshore, refinery, petrochemical, industrial, or construction environments.
• 5+ years of supervisory or superintendent-level scaffold experience.
• extensive knowledge of osha 29 cfr 1926 subpart l and scaffold safety regulations.
• ability to lead crews, manage multiple priorities, and maintain project schedules.
• strong understanding of scaffold design, estimating, material management, and jobsite safety.
• must supply and maintain personal hand tools required for the position.
• must possess a valid twic card
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• ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in physically demanding environments.

• nccer scaffold certification
• offshore safety certifications (huet, safegulf, basic offshore safety, or equivalent)
• experience in refinery, petrochemical, industrial maintenance, and offshore construction projects
• competent person designation and inspection experience
• industrial, refinery, petrochemical, construction, and offshore environments.
• exposure to varying weather conditions, elevated work areas, confined spaces, and physically demanding tasks.
• requires standing, climbing,…