Job Title: Senior Construction Supervisor
Location: Qatar (with potential relocation to China or Singapore)
Contract Duration: Until October 2030
Working Schedule
- 5 days per week (Qatar-based)
Overview
An experienced Senior Construction Supervisor is required to support major oil & gas projects, overseeing construction, installation, and commissioning activities. The role focuses on ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant project execution while coordinating contractors, managing risks, and driving progress across complex offshore and onshore environments.
Key Responsibilities
Construction Management & Supervision
- Monitor and control contractor performance, manpower, equipment, and construction progress
- Conduct daily and weekly coordination meetings with contractors, QA/QC, and HSE teams
- Supervise construction activities across fabrication yards and offshore sites
- Ensure all works are executed in line with approved standards, specifications, and procedures
- Coordinate material inspections, submissions, and construction documentation
Project Coordination & Reporting
- Review and validate contractor progress reports and provide updates to management
- Liaise with engineering teams throughout design, procurement, and construction phases
- Participate in reviewing drawings, method statements, lifting plans, and schedules
- Maintain daily site records, highlighting deviations and recommending corrective actions
- Identify potential delays and implement mitigation strategies
Risk Management & Compliance
- Act as construction risk focal point, identifying risks and implementing mitigation measures
- Ensure compliance with permit-to-work systems and safety regulations
- Monitor adherence to quality, environmental, and HSE standards
- Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, including walkdowns and system checks
Interface & Stakeholder Management
- Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and internal departments
- Support mobilization and demobilization of offshore personnel and equipment
- Liaise with production and maintenance teams to resolve construction-related issues
- Work closely with project teams to ensure alignment with contractual and operational requirements
Leadership & Accountability
- Take ownership of site construction activities, including outside normal working hours when required
- Provide input to project decision-making within contract and company guidelines
- Drive effective communication and coordination across multicultural teams
Qualifications
- Higher National Diploma (HND) or Diploma in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
Experience
- 10-12 years' experience in oil & gas construction and installation projects
- Proven experience in offshore projects, including steel structures and commissioning
- Strong background in piping, mechanical installation, and lifting operations
- Experience in greenfield and brownfield project environments
Technical & Professional Skills
- Strong knowledge of construction best practices, systems, and standards
- Ability to review and interpret drawings, method statements, and inspection plans
- Solid understanding of lifting plans and operations
- Strong risk assessment and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
- Ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams
- Computer literate with good reporting and documentation skills