McDermott, a global EPCI energy leader driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 employees across 54 countries, is seeking a Superintendent Construction in Dubai to direct and manage fabrication construction activities. This role requires in-depth understanding of project execution strategies, workforce management, and construction principles, applying industry insight to enhance on-site productivity, provide leadership, and resolve technical, operational, and organizational challenges impacting project outcomes.
About McDermott — Making the Impossible Possible
Legacy: More than 100 years making the impossible possible across the energy value chain
Global Scale: More than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries
Engineering Excellence: Laying subsea infrastructure, installing offshore platforms, and building offshore wind infrastructure
Energy Transition: Reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver energy safely and sustainably
Why This Role Matters in Dubai
Leadership Impact: Pivotal decisions ensuring teams meet objectives efficiently and safely
Productivity Ownership: Lead Manpower Loading Factor (MLF) planning to drive productivity to 1 or above
Safety Culture: Implementing and enforcing comprehensive HSE protocols for a zero-incident workplace
Policy Leadership: Own and lead implementation, enforcement, and verification of McDermott policies and procedures
Position Overview
This Superintendent Construction role directs and manages fabrication construction activities in line with project specifications, schedules, and company standards. You will liaise with project management and engineering teams to coordinate project phases and resources, uphold the highest HSE standards, guarantee quality control throughout construction processes, optimize workforce, equipment, and material resources, and supervise subcontractors and vendors to ensure contractual and project standards are met.
Why This Role Matters: As Superintendent Construction at McDermott, you lead fabrication construction on major EPCI projects, own four-week activity planning and Manpower Loading Factor optimization, drive a zero-incident safety culture, mentor and develop construction teams, and build a career with a 100+ year global energy leader operating across 54 countries.
Key Responsibilities
Construction Leadership & Coordination
- Direct and manage fabrication construction activities in line with project specifications, schedules, and standards
- Liaise with project management and engineering teams to coordinate project phases and resources
- Interface and share common planning with all disciplines to maintain a clear target plan
- Discuss 4-week activity planning and assign workforce to drive a Manpower Loading Factor (MLF) of 1 or above
Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Uphold the highest safety standards, implementing and enforcing comprehensive HSE protocols
- Guarantee quality control throughout construction processes, ensuring compliance with industry codes
- Own and lead implementation, enforcement, and verification of compliance with McDermott policies and procedures
- Ensure employees understand their responsibility and authority to implement policy requirements
- Ensure timely completion of all mandatory training by themselves and their teams
Resource Management & Reporting
- Optimize workforce scheduling, equipment allocation, and material procurement to meet project objectives
- Supervise subcontractors and vendors, ensuring performance meets contractual agreements
- Maintain accurate project documentation and provide timely progress updates to stakeholders
- Foster a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement, mentoring staff and promoting skill development
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
- Advanced industry-specific certifications are desirable
Experience Requirements
- Extensive experience in the EPCI industry, with significant time in a leadership role overseeing fabrication construction projects
- Profound knowledge of modern fabrication techniques and standards relevant to construction and EPCI sectors
- Demonstrated ability to manage HSE systems effectively; certifications in occupational health and safety preferred
Essential Skills
- Strong leadership capabilities with a proven track record managing diverse construction teams
- Excellent communication skills, adept at negotiating with clients and managing stakeholder expectations
- Resilient problem-solving skills for complex challenges in dynamic project environments
- Willingness to work in various geographic locations and adapt to extended hours or shift work
About McDermott — Driving the Energy Transition
Join McDermott, a global EPCI company with more than 100 years of experience making the impossible possible across the energy value chain. With more than 30,000 employees across 54 countries, McDermott lays subsea infrastructure, installs offshore platforms, builds offshore wind infrastructure, and reshapes the onshore landscape to deliver energy safely and sustainably, offering Superintendents the chance to lead major fabrication construction projects on a global stage.
Career Excellence: Lead fabrication construction for a 100+ year global EPCI leader driving the world’s energy transition.
Who Should Apply?
- EPCI Construction Leaders: With extensive experience overseeing fabrication construction projects
- HSE-Focused Superintendents: Experienced managing zero-incident safety systems on large sites
- Workforce Planners: Skilled in four-week planning and Manpower Loading Factor optimization
- Energy Sector Professionals: With offshore, subsea, or onshore construction experience
- Globally Mobile Leaders: Willing to work across geographic locations and shift schedules
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