Marine Superintendent (Jack‑Up / Barge Operations)
• Location: Singapore (Changi / East)

• Work week: Alternate 6‑day

• Project transport: Pick‑up from Tanah Merah MRT.

About the role

McConnell Dowell seeks an experienced Marine Superintendent to lead day‑to‑day marine field operations and the safe, efficient operation and upkeep of self‑elevating platforms (JUB/SEP) and marine barges for our civil marine works in Singapore. You’ll drive production at the workfront, coordinate multi‑disciplinary site teams and subcontractors, and set the benchmark for HSE, quality, and programme delivery. You’ll work within our Integrated Management System and Project Execution Plan to plan, execute and continuously improve performance.

Key Responsibilities

Field & Construction Leadership

• Organise, coordinate and direct construction activities to meet programme, budget, quality and productivity targets across multiple marine workfronts.
• Monitor and review performance of plant, labour and subcontractors; take timely corrective action to meet or better production targets.
• Ensure all works comply with relevant specifications, codes and standards; contribute to risk assessments and method statements; maintain accurate site records and identify potential variations early.

HSE & Environmental Stewardship

• Champion a positive safety culture; ensure hazards are identified, risks assessed and controls implemented and reviewed.
• Ensure safe, environmentally acceptable methods are in place and that plant/equipment is suitable, properly operated and maintained.
• Prepare and drill emergency response plans for marine operations; promote “total job safety” among employees and subcontractors.

Marine Assets (JUB/SEP & Barges)

• Coordinate and supervise operations, servicing and maintenance of JUBs/SEPs and marine barges; manage equipment performance and availability.
• Develop equipment schedules, maintenance plans and readiness checks; ensure statutory and class compliance where applicable.

Planning, Reporting & Commercial Awareness

• Drive look‑ahead planning and resource utilisation; approve minor materials/consumables requisitions.
• Ensure timely superintendent/supervisory reporting for progress monitoring; promptly advise management of issues that could constitute variations and keep robust records.

People & Capability

• Induct, brief and train personnel; verify competency for allocated duties; identify training needs for supervisors and crews; uphold fair and consistent discipline.

Governance

• Work to the McConnell Dowell Integrated Management System and Project Execution Plan; participate in audits and continuous improvement.
• Any other duties as may be required by the Company.

About You

• Experience: 15+ years in marine/civil construction supervision leading field operations; 10–15 years hands‑on with JUB/SEP and barge operations in similar roles.
• Qualifications: Trade or technical qualification relevant to barge/JUB systems; construction/site management credentials preferred.
• Accreditations: IJUBOA accreditation desirable; up‑to‑date JUB operational knowledge and competency.
• Work pattern: Able to work an alternate 6‑day week; willing to start early to align with marine tides/operations; project transport provided from Tanah Merah MRT.

If you are interested in adding value and contributing success to building a key infrastructure project, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity with McConnell Dowell.

About Us

McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction

Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people.

From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.

Why join us?

The work you’ll do will have a tangible positive impact on people’s lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that. Because when you grow, we all grow.

McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We're big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.

So, join us, be you, and help us create better together. Apply now!

This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.