Superintendent, Construction
Cameron, TX - USA
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Job Summary
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Construction Superintendent will report to the Construction Manager and be responsible for overseeing day to day field construction activities on large scale LNG projects. This role ensures safe efficient and high-quality execution of construction work by EPC contractors in alignment with the project plans specifications and schedules. The Construction Supervisor is one of the primary field representatives for the company monitoring contractor performance resolving issues and driving compliance with safety quality and productivity standards.
KNOWLEDGE
Understands all facets of industrial construction project management. Has knowledge of the transportation storage and processing of liquefied natural gas (LNG) or other cryogenic hydrocarbon -depth knowledge of receiving terminal equipment maintenance protocols governmental regulations and related technical and safety codes and standards is required. Must understand human resources policies processes and employee relations principles. A high level of health safety security and environmental (HSSE) awareness is required.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Oversee contractor construction activities within assigned areas to ensure compliance with design specifications and project requirements.
Champion and enforce strict adherence to company and contractor safety programs procedures and permit to work systems.
Monitor contractor workforce equipment and progress; ensure resources are adequately deployed to meet schedule commitments.
Verify construction work meets approved drawings codes standards and quality requirements; coordinate with QA/QC teams for inspections and testing.
Track daily progress against project schedule; identify potential delays and work with contractors to implement recovery plans.
Coordinate with engineering commissioning procurement and project controls teams to resolve technical issues and maintain alignment across disciplines.
Provide accurate and timely daily/weekly reports progress updates and issues identified to the construction management team.
Identify and escalate issues risks and conflicts; work proactively with contractors and internal teams to resolve them.
Assist in evaluating change requests and provide input for claims variations or scope adjustments.
Ensure all construction activities comply with company standards regulatory requirements and contract obligations.
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS)
Education and Certifications: Bachelors degree in construction management engineering or related field; equivalent field experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Experience:At least 10 years of experience on large scale industrial projects with at least 5 of those years in a leadership role; LNG or oil and gas EPC project experience strongly preferred.
DIRECT REPORTS
As required by the project.
FREEDOM TO ACT
The Construction Superintendent is responsible for all on-site activities in their scope and requires minimal supervision.
WORK CONDITIONS
Job is performed in an industrial construction environment.
Will be required to work after normal work hours and on weekends.
Subject to drug and alcohol testing per applicable federal regulations or as required by Cheniere.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is often required to stand walk sit climb stairs work at height above ground on stairs and catwalks balance stoop kneel crouch talk hear smell type and write.
Must be able to scale a vertical steel ladder up to forty feet or more in height and lift and move objects weighting up to 50 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job the employee will work indoors and outdoors and be exposed to year-around weather conditions ocean environment and noise. There is a considerable amount of outdoor activities involved.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Required to pass regularly scheduled physical examinations mandated by regulatory authorities.
Required to obtain mandated certification by attending Company-sponsored training in basic first aid and CPR.
Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status.
ADA JOB REQUIREMENTS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employees performance due to physical mental or emotional disability.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Cheniere Energy is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex race color religion national origin citizenship age disability marital or veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.
About Company
Cheniere Energy is a global leader in LNG providing flexible, reliable and affordable energy to the world while powering the transition to a lower-carbon future. We are a values-driven company that focuses on teamwork, respect, accountability, integrity, nimbleness, and above all, saf ... View more