About this opportunity
Gulf Crane Services, INC lists this Construction Superintendent opportunity in duson, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Construction Supervision & Leadership
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.
Project Planning & Execution
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.
Offshore Construction Operations
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 Responsibilities
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 requirements.
Conduct or participate in daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, JSAs/JHAs, and pre-job meetings.
Review JSAs/JHAs to ensure hazards are properly identified and appropriate controls are established before work begins.
Verify employees understand the hazards associated with their assigned work.
Exercise Stop Work Authority whenever unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed.
Ensure employees use required PPE and fall-protection equipment.
Monitor compliance with confined-space, hot-work, lockout/tagout, energy-isolation, and permit-to-work requirements.
Ensure lifting and rigging activities are properly planned and performed by qualified personnel.
Coordinate work involving simultaneous operations to prevent conflicts and unsafe conditions.
Ensure tools and equipment are inspected and appropriate for the assigned task.
Immediately report and assist with the investigation of incidents, injuries, near misses, equipment damage, and safety concerns.
Conduct routine field observations and correct unsafe conditions or practices.
Maintain proper housekeeping throughout construction work areas.
Quality Control
Ensure construction work meets company, customer, engineering, and project quality requirements.
Verify fabrication and installation are performed according to approved drawings and specifications.
Review completed work before requesting customer inspection or acceptance.
Coordinate with quality-control personnel and inspectors as required.
Identify deficiencies and ensure corrective work is completed promptly.
Minimize rework through proper planning, supervision, and verification.
Ensure materials are properly identified and used according to project specifications.
Verify dimensions, elevations, orientation, alignment, and fit-up as necessary.
Ensure completed construction activities are properly documented.
Personnel Management
Monitor employee performance, productivity, and adherence to company policies.
Verify personnel possess the appropriate qualifications and certifications for assigned work.
Coordinate crew changes and manpower requirements with onshore management.
Provide coaching and direction to supervisors and employees.
Assist with evaluating employee performance and identifying training needs.
Promote development of foremen and other field leadership personnel.
Maintain professional working relationships with employees, customers, contractors, and other offshore personnel.
Address personnel concerns appropriately and communicate significant issues to management.
Customer & Project Communication
Serve as a primary onsite point of contact for construction-related matters.
Maintain professional communication with customer representatives and offshore facility management.
Participate in customer planning, scheduling, and coordination meetings.
Provide accurate updates regarding project progress, manpower, safety, materials, and scheduling.
Immediately communicate significant project delays, scope changes, safety concerns, or operational issues to appropriate management.
Coordinate with customer operations personnel to minimize disruption to facility operations.
Ensure changes to the original scope of work are properly communicated and documented before proceeding when required.
Documentation & Reporting
Maintain accurate daily construction reports.
Review and approve employee time and work documentation as assigned.
Track manpower and work hours associated with assigned projects.
Document project progress and completed work.
Maintain records of delays, changes in scope, equipment issues, and material shortages.
Ensure service tickets, field tickets, or other required work documentation accurately reflect completed work.
Verify documentation is complete before submission to onshore management.
Assist with project closeout documentation as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Significant experience in offshore construction, fabrication, structural, piping, or oil and gas operations required.
Previous experience in a Construction Superintendent, Construction Supervisor, General Foreman, Foreman, or similar leadership position strongly preferred.
Strong working knowledge of offshore construction practices and procedures.
Demonstrated experience supervising multiple construction crafts and work crews.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, structural drawings, piping drawings, fabrication drawings, specifications, and work packages.
Knowledge of structural fitting, welding, fabrication, piping, rigging, crane operations, and material handling.
Strong understanding of offshore safety practices and permit-to-work systems.
Ability to effectively plan manpower, materials, equipment, and work activities.
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate professionally with customers, employees, and management.
Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced offshore construction environment.
Must be able to manage multiple work activities and priorities simultaneously.
Certifications / Training
Required certifications may vary based on customer and project requirements and may include:
TWIC Card
SafeGulf and/or SafeLand
Water Survival / HUET
Offshore Orientation
Fall Protection
Rigging Training
Confined Space
H2S Training
First Aid / CPR
Permit-to-Work Training
Hot Work Training
Customer-specific offshore certifications
Additional supervisory or safety training as required
Physical Requirements
The Offshore Construction Superintendent must be capable of working in an active offshore construction environment, including:
Standing and walking for extended periods.
Climbing stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and platform structures.
Working at elevated heights while utilizing required fall protection.
Bending, stooping, kneeling, and accessing construction work areas.
Working around cranes, rigging activities, machinery, welding, and active construction operations.
Wearing required PPE for extended periods.
Working outdoors in heat, humidity, wind, rain, and changing offshore weather conditions.
Traveling offshore by helicopter, crew boat, or other marine transportation.
Work Schedule & Environment
This position is primarily performed aboard offshore platforms, production facilities, and other offshore construction locations.
The Superintendent may be required to:
Work rotational offshore schedules.
Work extended shifts, commonly 12-hour shifts depending on the project.
Work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Remain offshore for extended periods based on project requirements.
Respond to changing schedules and project needs.
Travel to different offshore facilities or project locations.
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
Offshore construction leadership
Crew and manpower management
Project planning and scheduling
Structural construction knowledge
Piping and fabrication knowledge
Welding operations knowledge
Rigging and lifting knowledge
Blueprint and drawing interpretation
Safety leadership
Quality control
Customer communication
Documentation and reporting
Problem-solving and decision-making
Conflict resolution
Time management
Accountability and professionalism
Supervisory Responsibility
The Offshore Construction Superintendent provides direct and/or indirect supervision to offshore construction personnel, which may include:
Construction Foremen
General Foremen
Lead Personnel
Structural Fitters
Pipe Fitters
Welders
Riggers
Crane Operators
Equipment Operators
Helpers
Other skilled craft personnel assigned to the project
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Worksite address
duson, LA, 70529, US
Who can apply
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