General Superintendent - Pipeline

Dunigan Bros.•Jackson, MI

19d

About The Position

The General Superintendent leads field operations for natural gas pipeline construction projects and is responsible for the performance of field personnel, project execution, safety, quality, productivity, equipment utilization, and manpower planning. This senior field leadership role requires extensive hands-on natural gas pipeline construction experience and the ability to plan, staff, construct, test, and complete pipeline projects safely and efficiently. The General Superintendent works closely with Project Managers and field leadership to develop execution plans, schedules, manpower and equipment requirements, and production goals. The position oversees Superintendents, Foremen, crews, and other field personnel across multiple projects; visits active projects to assess performance and conditions; and coordinates communication among field operations, Project Management, Safety, Quality, customers, and company leadership. The role also supports project mobilization, construction, testing, tie-ins, commissioning, restoration, and demobilization, while developing future field leaders through mentoring and training. Safety and quality are central to the role. The General Superintendent promotes Stop Work Authority, ensures proper pre-job and task-specific planning, works with Safety and Quality personnel to maintain compliance, and addresses unsafe conditions or poor workmanship promptly. The position helps establish consistent field practices and an accountable, collaborative culture focused on safety, quality, production, and successful project execution. Extensive travel to project locations is required to maintain a strong field presence. The employer is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and makes employment decisions based on job-related qualifications and merit.

Requirements

Extensive natural gas pipeline construction experience.
Demonstrated experience as a Superintendent, General Superintendent, or in a comparable senior field leadership role in the natural gas pipeline industry.
Strong knowledge of natural gas transmission pipeline construction.
Thorough understanding of pipeline construction sequencing, methods, equipment, manpower, and production.
Experience managing multiple crews, Superintendents, Foremen, and projects.
Strong knowledge of pipeline welding, excavation, lowering-in, tie-ins, hydrostatic testing, restoration, and related construction activities.
Understanding of pipeline facilities, stations, and related mechanical construction.
Strong understanding of construction safety and quality requirements.
Ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications, alignment sheets, and project documentation.
Strong leadership and personnel-management skills.
Ability to plan manpower and equipment requirements across multiple projects.
Excellent communication, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to travel extensively to project locations and maintain a strong field presence.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Experience with natural gas transmission pipelines, pipeline facilities, compressor or meter stations, city gate projects, distribution systems, integrity projects, hydrostatic testing, tie-ins, and related pipeline construction.
Experience working directly with major natural gas utilities and pipeline operators.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and direction for natural gas pipeline field operations.
Oversee Superintendents, Foremen, crews, and field personnel across multiple projects.
Work with Project Managers to develop execution plans, schedules, manpower requirements, equipment needs, and production goals.
Plan and coordinate field manpower assignments according to workload, schedules, and customer requirements.
Assist in selecting, developing, and evaluating field personnel, including Superintendents, Foremen, Operators, Welders, and Laborers.
Set expectations for field leadership and hold Superintendents and Foremen accountable for safety, quality, production, and crew performance.
Visit active projects to evaluate conditions, production, manpower, equipment utilization, safety, quality, and project performance.
Review drawings, specifications, alignment sheets, construction plans, schedules, and customer requirements before and during construction.
Participate in preconstruction meetings, project kickoffs, constructability reviews, and project planning.
Coordinate equipment requirements and ensure proper equipment utilization.
Monitor production and identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and project performance.
Identify potential field problems early and develop solutions with Project Managers and field leadership before they affect schedule or cost.
Ensure crews have the equipment, tools, materials, information, and qualified personnel needed to work efficiently.
Maintain communication among field operations, Project Management, Safety, Quality, and company leadership.
Support scheduling and short- and long-term manpower and equipment forecasting.
Ensure construction activities meet company standards, customer specifications, applicable regulations, and project requirements.
Promote consistent construction practices and expectations throughout the organization.
Help resolve field conflicts, personnel issues, production concerns, and customer issues.
Support project mobilization, execution, testing, tie-ins, commissioning, restoration, and demobilization.
Train, mentor, and hold future Superintendents and Foremen accountable.
Make safety the first priority and promote and enforce Stop Work Authority.
Ensure field leadership conducts pre-job planning, daily job briefings, and task-specific planning.
Work with Safety and Quality personnel to maintain compliance with company, customer, regulatory, and project requirements.
Ensure proper planning and execution of critical pipeline activities, including excavations, lifting and rigging, welding, lowering-in, tie-ins, and pressure testing.
Immediately address unsafe conditions, poor workmanship, and unacceptable field practices.
Promote a culture in which employees are empowered to report safety, quality, and operational concerns.