The Superintendent Construction (OnsCon) manages a group of employees in the Construction discipline and is accountable for the oversight of their workforce performance. The role will address resource and operational challenges by appropriately adapting work plans and priorities.

Job Overview
The Superintendent Construction (OnsCon) role requires an in-depth understanding of project execution strategies, workforce management theories, and Construction principles, with a basic knowledge of related disciplines. The Superintendent Construction (OnsCon) must be able to apply industry insights to enhance on-site productivity, provide leadership, and influence processes and policies for effective workforce governance, as well as identify and resolve technical, operational, and organizational problems that impact project outcomes. The Superintendent Construction (OnsCon)’s decisions are pivotal in ensuring that the team meets its objectives with efficiency and adherence to safety standards. These decisions should be guided by established policies, resource allocations, budget considerations, and the overarching project plan.

Salary Range $162,006 - $211,519 CAD. The range provided is for contracted hours only. In addition, McDermott offers a competitive total rewards package, including project up-lift and bonuses

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Responsible for the organization and direction of construction and related activities within the assigned area of responsibility, which may be a single-area, multi-area, or multi-discipline construction project

Ensure assigned job site operations comply with design/specifications, completion on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards

Work closely with project management to complete all assigned projects on time and within budget oversee, manage, and document all day-to-day job site activities including OSHA safety compliance





Leader in the development of a construction HSSE culture that makes safety and environmental awareness a natural part of the job

Supervise MDR craft personnel and support resources to ensure completion of the work to schedule, budget, specifications, and manage all field resources

Ensure all lower-tier supervisors are knowledgeable of specifications and work procedures and are adequately trained in safety, industrial relations, management, and construction procedures

Coordinate arrangements between CB&I; and subcontractors to provide appropriate work site access to all parties

Monitor construction work hours to relevant cost codes and interact with project controls to prepare weekly construction progress reports

Daily interface concerning permits for construction

Maintain the quality of all work in accordance with the standard in the design documents

Ensure subordinate personnel receive progressive training to enable them to assume additional responsibilities

Review subcontracts and purchase orders for completeness of the scope of work and compliance with contract documents; address all inconsistencies with the project manager

Establish an agenda with the project manager for weekly subcontractor progress meetings and ensure project issues are addressed

Perform frequent site walk-throughs to ensure progress and fulfillment i.e., safety, quality, compliance with contract documents, inspections, etc.

Assist in the preparation of change proposals to owners

Comply with time and material expenditures for change orders and subcontractor chargebacks

Schedule completion of final punch list and advise project manager of any delays or challenges





Manage subcontractor closeout, transfer of utilities, owner training, work list, and punch list

Assist in updates to the project master schedule

Own and lead the implementation, enforcement, and verification of compliance with all McDermott policies and procedures

Ensure employees understand their responsibility and authority to effectively implement the requirements of all McDermott policies and procedures

Ensure the timely completion of all mandatory training by themselves and their teams

Essential Qualifications and Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

7 to 10 years of construction experience with 5 + years of supervisory experience

Experience in all relevant aspects of in office construction

Familiarity with company scheduling programs

Industrial construction background

Familiarity with MDR procedures and standards

High focus on ensuring that all aspects of the construction work are performed safely

Planning and organizing

Quality orientation

Work standards

Respected for uncompromising integrity, work ethic, and professionalism

Energetic with a positive and enthusiastic disposition, possessing a can-do attitude

Project-focused, values-oriented, and results-driven

About Us
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For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.

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📌 Construction Superintendent (British Columbia)
🏢 McDermott International
📍 British Columbia