Piping Superintendent

Mercury MENA

Doha, Qatar

Ref: OP904-09

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

- Supervise piping construction effort to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with design, within budget and on schedule. Includes interfacing with client representatives, AE representatives, other contractors, when necessary.
- Plan, coordinate and supervise onsite functions (scheduling, engineering, material control, and may provide day-to-day direction of onsite piping staff in conjunction with Project Manager.
- Supervise, train, motivate, hold accountable, provide disciplinary action, and overall management of all piping Foremen.
- Ensure that all piping Foremen are reporting productivity correctly and in a timely fashion set by company policy.
- Ensure that all piping Foremen are coordinating their installation with all trades to prevent wasted manpower, materials, or poor representation to our customers.
- Supervise thru Foremen the piping craft employees and/or other subcontractors as required.
- Provide technical assistance, i.e., interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment, etc., as required and necessary to project management & piping craft employees.
- Assist project management in developing and implementing project procedures, working documents, standards, scheduling, manpower projections, etc..
- Ensure thru foremen all onsite piping personnel comply with project procedures, safety program requirements, work rules, etc. Document all violations, notify project management, recommend/implement corrective actions as required.
- Assume responsibility for productivity of crafts, efficient use of materials & equipment, and contractual performance of the project as it relates to the piping craft.
- Represents the company in project meetings as required.
- Procures, manages, supervises and schedules field resources related to piping.
- Requisitions supplies and materials to complete project.
- Perform interviews, welder testing, field employee evaluations and disciplinary action when required in relation to the piping craft.
- Initiates and maintains liaison with contractors/subcontractors to facilitate project activities.
- Effectively communicates to Project Manager and make presentations as to how the project is developing.
- Provides weekly report to Project Manager.
- Represent the company professionally in all matters thru effective communication, proper attire, and appearance.
- Assists the Project Manager to ensure competent and complete submittals for piping scope.
- Assumes additional responsibilities as directed by the Project Manager.

Requirements

- Eight years of experience in the commercial HVAC/Piping construction industry, five of which were at a level of foreman or higher.
- Current pipe welding certification.
- Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools.
- Excellent mathematical skills, including application and use in problem-solving.
- Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
- Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards and their impact on project activities in relation to the piping trade.
- Expert level of verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations with tact, diplomacy, influence and sensitivity. Demonstrate group presentation skills, phone and e-mail etiquette.
- Ability to use significant independent judgments.
- 3+ years GCC experience is added advantage

About the Company

Mercury MENA is an international engineering specialist solutions provider, with more than 5,000 employees operating in six countries in the Middle East and North African region with a client list that included many Fortune 500 companies. We provide excellent engineering services in Turnkey Construction, Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, Life Safety, Facility Management and Interior Fit Outs.

Mercury MENA delivers an extensive range of engineering services across a multitude of sectors with an established reputation for completing iconic projects. The company earned a well-deserved name as a reliable service provider that offer clients with the highest level of service on every contract. We empower our team to a culture of engineering excellence with a commitment to deliver our clients expectations in a cost-effective and timely manner.

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