JOB DETAILS

Offshore Superintendent

CompanyGulf Island
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 9, 2026
About The Company
Gulf Island is a leading fabricator of complex steel structures and modules and provider of specialty services, including project management, hookup, commissioning, repair, maintenance, scaffolding, coatings, welding enclosures, civil construction and staffing services to the industrial and energy sectors. The Company's customers include U.S. and, to a lesser extent, international energy producers; refining, petrochemical, LNG, industrial and power operators; and EPC companies. The Company is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas and its primary operating facilities are located in Houma, Louisiana.
About the Role

Description


Main Purpose:

To perform and coordinate all assigned project management functions, including but not limited to liaison between company and customer/customers on-site inspectors, the direction of project scheduling and yard operations, communication on project status with management, project cost with corporate accounting, and completion of assigned projects within allotted periods and profit projections.


Essential Functions:

  • Review project contracts and ensure an in-depth working knowledge of job specifications, material requirements, completion dates, etc.
  • Coordinate and direct project activities with appropriate operational personnel to ensure an open flow of communications avoiding delays, cost overruns, fabrications errors, etc.
  • Maintain positive liaison with customers, on-site customer inspectors, and management to ensure an open line of communication regarding customer concerns, complaints, change orders, and follow up accordingly with all applicable company management supervisors
  • Assist the client in developing work packs, associated budgets, and execution sequences
  • Communicate with the Project Manager regarding the scheduling of material delivery, material specifications, origins, and the cost to ensure coordination of operational functions and timely receipt of materials in that both will comply with contract specifications and schedules
  • Review and approve work schedules for assigned projects, material requisitions, percent completed schedules/reports, and requests from operations regarding specification requirements
  • Works closely with project managers for production planning, schedule, budgets, and progress
  • Assists offshore management in developing schedules and maintaining schedules once offshore
  • Capable of leading large quantities of personnel and third-party contractors as one team
  • Capable of setting tracking criteria for key personnel to follow and developing a tracking form needed for such tracking
  • Maintain positive customer relations, facilitating two-way communications between management and the customer
  • Ensure that material and equipment needs are properly planned and staged in advance of the work to assure an efficient workflow
  • Review schedule, budgets, and work order report to provide feedback on project progress
  • Team leader in safety and knowledge of all company policies and procedures
  • Fosters communication, planning, and personal accountability to foreman, leader man, and craft personnel
  • Accountable for assuring proper completion of JSA’s and compliance with safety protocols
  • Able to pull measurements and draw/make drawings on ISO paper
  • Perform other duties assigned by supervisor


Benefits Offered:

  • Earned Wage Access
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Safety Awards
  • Company Store
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


Requirements


Physical Requirements:

  • Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, talking, hearing and seeing
  • Turning, twisting and bending
  • Pushing, pulling and reaching
  • Must be able to lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds


Job Requirements:

  • 5+ years direct Offshore Superintendent experience
  • Must be able to pass a written and practical structural fitter and pipefitter test and/or pass 6G and 6GR -SMAW and FCAW welding test
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills
  • Ability to identify and resolve issues quickly and effectively
  • Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
  • Must be able to pass a background check
  • Valid TWIC


Desirable Experience, Education, and Training:

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
  • Highschool diploma or GED


Tools, Equipment, and Technology:

  • Office equipment and technology


Environmental Conditions:

80% to 90% of the work activities are performed outdoors. Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet, and dry conditions, dust, mud, etc. They may also be exposed to fumes (Paint, paint thinners, diesel or gas, etc.)



Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.


Gulf island is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Gulf Island employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Gulf Island. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Gulf Island hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.



Key Skills
Project ManagementCommunicationLeadershipTeam ManagementProblem SolvingSafety ProtocolsBudget ManagementSchedulingCustomer RelationsTechnical DrawingMaterial CoordinationOperational PlanningQuality AssurancePersonnel ManagementJSA ComplianceMicrosoft Office
Categories
Management & LeadershipEngineeringTradesConstructionLogistics
Benefits
Earned Wage AccessHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) with Company MatchPaid HolidaysPaid VacationLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceSafety AwardsCompany StoreEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Offshore Superintendent is responsible for coordinating project management functions, ensuring effective communication between the company and customers, and overseeing project scheduling and operations. They also maintain customer relations and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
347
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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