Superintendent Construction (Trenching)

About This Role

Job Description Job Overview: Responsible for overseeing all land-based and nearshore trenching works, including heavy-equipment excavation and Backhoe Dredger operations. Ensures trenching is executed safely, efficiently and in compliance with design, environmental limits, and execution plans. Supervises trenching teams, subcontractors, and interfaces with Client, marine, survey, HSE, and engineering teams.

Responsibilities Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise Trenching Supervisors, Field Engineers, site crews, and subcontractors.
• Manage daily trenching across land, shoreline, and nearshore zones.
• Ensure trenching execution follows approved methodology, tolerances, and safety requirements.
• Resolve issues related to soil conditions, tides, and marine constraints.
• Execute trenching plans to meet required depth, width, slopes, and stabilization criteria.
• Maintain progress in line with construction schedule and installation windows.
• Review survey data and verify trench geometry and initiate corrective actions when required.
• Track subcontractor performance through reporting, production metrics and daily KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with navigational limits, coastal regulations, and project safety rules.
• Align BHD trench profiles with land-based tie-in points.
• Review dredging logs and survey updates to ensure trenching compliance.
• Ensure PTW implementation across land and marine work zones.
• Support communication and timely resolution of technical/operational issues.
• Enforce compliance with all project HSE standards.
• Promote proactive safety practices and conduct risk assessments.
• Coordinate pre-trench, interim, and post-trench surveys to validate geometry.
• Lead NCR resolution for trench deviations or quality issues.

Qualifications Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Marine Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 8–12+ years of experience in land and/or nearshore construction.
• Experience supervising trenching teams, marine spreads, or BHD operations.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical conditions, trench stability, dredging operations, and survey coordination.
• Strong knowledge of HSE standards
• Strong leadership, coordination and decision-making skills.

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