Building Supervisor

About the role

Samsung E&A, a specialized EPC company covering the plant industry (oil and gas, refinery, petrochemical, energy transition, environmental, industrial and bio), is hiring a Building Supervisor in Al Jubail. The role supervises and supports subcontractors so that construction proceeds effectively according to project specifications under safe conditions, and oversees day-to-day construction operations.

Key responsibilities

• Study drawings and manage labour, materials and machinery according to daily plans.
• Prepare project letters and technical documents such as technical reports, schedules, cost estimates and bills of materials.
• Review and advise on subcontractor documents such as bar bending schedules, shop drawings and material approval requests.
• Inspect waterproofing, finishing works, precast, element installation, aluminium composite cladding, facades, and structures for process and non-process buildings.
• Monitor progress, oversee material delivery, carry out safety checks and supervise labour at every stage.
• Detect design errors and request changes from the site engineer where possible.
• Ensure safe conditions with the safety department and quality in line with project specifications and the ITP.
• Manage the field labour pool, equipment, subcontractors and supplies to meet the schedule, and check daily, weekly and monthly quantities.
• Prepare method statements, BOQs, work schedules, correspondence, technical submittals, JSA documents and lessons learned.
• Attend client meetings, site inspections, walkthroughs and punch listings with the QC inspector and project management team.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• Construction experience as a supervisor in oil/gas/petrochemical or power plant projects.
• Experience in an engineering and construction company in the Middle East is preferred.
• Knowledge of construction management standards and of building types such as substations, instrument shelters, workshops, jetty and control buildings.
• Knowledge of specialty works such as waterproofing, painting, tile work, suspended ceilings, glass doors and blast-resistant windows.

Required skills

• Computer applications (MS Office).
• Building electrical, HVAC, STAAD, SketchUp, Autodesk Land Desktop and Earthworks.
• Primavera, Navisworks, Smart Plant Review, CAD.
• Method statement preparation, schedule review, interface management, progress reporting.

What we offer

• Accommodation, transportation and flight tickets.
• Medical insurance.