Scaffolding Superintendent

Scaffolding Superintendent

JOB-10044704

Anticipated Start Date

08/18/2025

Location

Portland, TX

Type of Employment

Contract-to-Hire

Employer Info

Our client is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies providing engineering and construction on infrastructure, power, and energy projects.

Job Summary

The Scaffold Superintendent is responsible for supervising and directing operations within the scaffolding discipline. Supervises and directs scaffolding craft, subordinate supervisors, and others, as assigned. Ensures assigned construction performance is following specifications and within schedules and budgets.

Job Description

• Provide ES&H leadership to personnel assigned to their department. This includes preparation and implementation of safety procedures and leading company and subcontractor safety meetings.
• Inspect the site for unsafe conditions and practices and take appropriate corrective action to correct breaches.
• Coordinate safety training and enforce safe work practices at all times in conjunction with the Environmental Safety and Health Supervisor.
• Champion the cause of ZERO Accident Philosophy. Ensure that company and local/national safety codes, requirements and standards are being complied with within assigned area of responsibility.
• Review and approve subcontractor equipment/personnel mobilization and demobilization.
• Plan the manpower and equipment required to execute the job.
• Monitor the activities of craft to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules.
• Interface with Labor/Industrial Relations for craft recruitment and training programs.
• Coordinate with the General Foreman to hire craft labor to execute work.
• Perform employee reviews and identify training and development opportunities for subordinate scaffolding personnel.
• Review craft time records using established automated tools.
• Responsible for the cost, schedule and optimization of craft labor and maintaining the 90 day and four-week look ahead schedules for labor and equipment.
• Prepare reports and forecasts, including summary of construction progress, craft personnel forecasts, and expenditures forecasts.
• Provide input to quantity tracking applications and report weekly installed quantities to Project Controls.
• Responsible for implementing corporate project policies, procedures, and instructions within their assigned area(s) of operation.
• Coordinate and implement established area operational plans.
• Prepare material requisitions for tools and consumables and coordinate through Procurement to obtain these materials.
• Assist in performing construction testing as required.
• Perform other duties as required by company management.

Skills Required

• Basic Qualifications:
  • Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken.
  • Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing or power generating station construction is preferred.
  • Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
  • Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving ability.
  • Preferred: Experience on an LNG construction site especially along the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Education/Training/Certifications

• Basic Qualifications:
  • University/B.S degree in Engineering or Construction Management plus 6 years of experience OR 10 years of equivalent industry experience in-lieu of a degree.

Additional Requirements

• Work includes field inspections and the physical ability to conduct field inspections which require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces and working in small or confined spaces.
• Some lifting may be required.
• Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress).
• Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.).

Pay Rate/Salary

• Base Compensation: $52/hour - $66/hour (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location.)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.