CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR (ELECTRICAL)
Location: Qatar
Qualification
- B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Extensive construction-related experience, with skills in construction management, effective communication, and conflict resolution.
- Relevant courses in HSE, QA/QC, and construction management.
Experience
- Minimum 12 years' experience in electrical construction, installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of oil & gas, petrochemical, or high-rise building projects for HV, MV, and LV electrical systems, including supervisory experience.
- Thorough working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) / NFPA 70, IEC, or equivalent standards.
- Hands-on experience with electrical installations, materials, methods, specifications, and hazardous location identification, as applicable.
- Familiarity with construction industry best practices, systems, processes, and standards.
- Experience interpreting method statements, construction schedules, and drawings.
- Exposure to multinational contractors and experience resolving site issues both technically and contractually.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Construction Supervision & Coordination
- Act as the construction focal point for electrical and cathodic protection works on multi-discipline projects.
- Chair weekly construction progress meetings, manage site documentation, and liaise with discipline supervisors, senior engineers, and other departments.
- Supervise site construction/installation for multiple projects, ensuring work complies with approved plans and quality standards.
- Review project planning and scheduling during construction to identify slippage and optimize contractor resources.
- Review contractors' construction plans, schedules, method statements, and job safety analyses (JSAs).
Site & Quality Control
- Endorse red-marked as-built drawings and construction dossiers.
- Assist with contractor mobilization and demobilization.
- Ensure adherence to safety regulations, project safety plans, and environmental standards.
- Control and endorse work permits for project activities.
- Inspect construction works and materials per project quality plans and inspection & test plans (ITPs).
Reporting & Documentation
- Update daily and weekly construction progress reports; verify contractors' progress statements for accuracy.
- Prepare and manage punch lists, ensuring all items are addressed by contractors.
- Coordinate pre-commissioning activities and support commissioning of facilities.
- Facilitate issuance of Mechanical Completion Certificates (MCC), Handover Certificates (HOC), Acceptance Certificates (AC), and Project Completion & Discharge Certificates.
Team Development & Coordination
- Support development of local engineers on site.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve routine site issues; escalate technical queries to senior supervisors or project engineers.
Other Requirements
- Candidate should possess a valid driving license.