General Superintendent

About the role

ZAP Engineering & Construction Services, Inc. is seeking a General Superintendent to lead the field execution of mechanical construction on our oil & gas projects. This role is the senior field leadership position on the project, owning safety, productivity, quality, and schedule at the work face.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Site Leadership
• Set the safety standard for the field — prioritize safety in every plan and hold all crews and subcontractors accountable to ZAP and client HSE requirements.
• Establish daily job site objectives and ensure crews are fully equipped, staffed, and sequenced to meet project deadlines.
• Proactively identify and correct unsafe conditions; lead and reinforce a zero-incident safety culture in pre-task planning, JSAs, and field interactions.
• Cook up crane lifts and critical operations, confirming lift plans, rigging, and exclusion zones are reviewed and approved before execution.
• Field Execution – Mechanical Scope
• Direct installation of underground piping — trenching coordination, bedding, fit-up, welding, tie-ins, and backfill in the correct sequence.
• Manage setting of equipment with cranes and subsequent equipment dress-out, including alignment, grouting, and accessory installation.
• Oversee erection of structural steel pipe racks and platforms, confirming proper sequence, bolt-up, and grade/elevation control.
• Drive above-ground piping installation in the rack with welding and fit-up crews, maintaining productivity, weld quality, and material control.
• Manage pressure testing of piping systems — test package readiness, safe execution, documentation, and sign-off — followed by reinstatement and restoration of piping to operational condition.
• Workforce & Resource Management
• Oversee and direct all mechanical craft labor on site — including area foremen, pipefitters, welders, welder helpers, equipment operators, crane operators, laborers, material coordinators, and painters — setting daily expectations for safety, productivity, and quality at the work face.
• Supervise and develop the craft superintendents, foremen, field administration, and QA/QC team; set clear expectations and hold the field organization accountable.
• Plan and balance manpower, equipment, tools, and consumables across crews to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
• Forecast field needs and coordinate material availability with the Material Coordinator and procurement to keep crews working.
• Manage subcontractors and specialty crews on site, confirming scope, performance, and adherence to schedule and quality standards.
• Schedule, Progress & Reporting
• Execute to the project schedule; build and drive short-interval (look-ahead) plans and recovery plans when work falls behind.
• Conduct daily coordination with the on-site Construction Manager and Project Manager to report progress, plan, and align resources.
• Maintain accurate field reporting — daily reports, progress tracking, manpower, and quantities installed — in spreadsheets and project systems.
• Verify completion of punch lists and confirm project schedules and turnover documentation are updated accordingly.
• Quality, Field Verification & Coordination
• Partner with the QA/QC team to ensure work is installed to drawings, specifications, codes, and client standards the first time.
• Manage field verification, Requests for Information (RFIs), and resolution of design discrepancies and constructability issues with engineering.
• Provide timely updates and clear communication to clients, contractors, and ZAP leadership throughout the project.
• Lead site walkdowns and inspections, following up on progress and open items to keep milestones on track.
• Aid in other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical/industrial construction experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education, with progressive field leadership responsibility.
• Proven experience running mechanical scope on oil & gas or heavy industrial projects: underground and above-ground piping, equipment setting, structural steel, welding/fit-up, and pressure testing.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop craft superintendents, foremen, field administration, and QA/QC personnel.
• Strong working knowledge of crane and rigging operations and critical lift planning.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and field/project management software used to execute daily tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to independently make decisions and direct work.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred Associate's, Bachelor's, trade, or technical school education.
• HSE certification (e.g., OSHA 30-Hour Construction) and current crane/rigging or lift-director qualifications.
• Experience with welding QA/QC programs, ASME/B31.3 piping, and hydrostatic/pneumatic test procedures.
• Experience coordinating directly with clients and engineering on a fast-paced, multi-craft site.