Construction Supervisor

Construction Supervisor (CS) Job Summary: Refers to the construction management and engineering of projects compliant with agreed business and technical objectives, within schedule and budget, whilst ensuring quality, safe installation, and operation as well as performance to agreed requirements. Job Description Infrastructure Projects engages several engineering and construction contractors to execute the projects’ Scope of Works (SOW) which usually combine multidisciplinary activities across civil, electrical, process, mechanical, instrumentation and control, among others, and both greenfield and brownfield projects. This includes a variety of facilities such as well pads, oil and gas treatment plants, power utility systems, pipeline scopes, pump stations, electrification grids, etc. Projects are mostly brownfield. The Construction Supervisor is responsible for the overall Projects Construction Delivery and supports the commissioning team during commissioning and start‑up until handover the portfolio of projects to Operations. The Construction Supervisor actively participates in all aspects of Portfolio delivery and takes full responsibility for the delivery of all construction activities throughout the project/portfolio life cycle, providing construction input to projects in early development phases. The Construction Supervisor reports to the Argentinian Infrastructure Project Manager and is accountable for the delivery of all construction-related aspects of the Argentinian Infrastructure Projects Portfolio, complying with safe delivery of the Projects’ SOW and engineering deliverables, within available budget and schedule, while ensuring flawless commissioning and start‑up. Responsibilities Integrate with the Shell Argentina Project team as well as the Shell Argentina Operations team and all Construction Contractors and vendors. Apply sound Shell Project Processes and Contracts that hold Contractors accountable. Create a One Argentina Project Team mindset that builds relationships. Optimize designs early in planning phases with little/no cost impacts. Positively influence all phases to deliver flawlessly. Maintain a No Change Mindset during basic and detail engineering and construction phases, strictly managing changes according to the Management of Change standard (MOC). Communicate effectively across channels: team meetings, emails, presentations, reports, instant messages, safety investigations, performance reports, feedback to third parties, KPIs, etc. Effectively manage On Site Representatives (OSRs, third‑party supervisors), leading them to achieve objectives. Manage OSRs within contract terms and apply and monitor consequence management. Ensure Construction Readiness Reviews are ready for successful execution without delays. Co‑lead Shutdown (SD) planning with Operations and the Project Engineer. Lead analysis of SD work and duration to minimize operational impact. Manage SharePoint for document collection and ensure OSRs have latest version access. Comment on Project documents timely to indicate delivery within framework. Own Constructability input for cost‑effective designs and team drawing assurance reviews. Champion site use of the applicable Quality Management System: ITPs, ITRs, SATs, audits & assessments. Ownership of applied Learnings, Best Practices and Project interfaces through to Turnover to Ops. Strong no‑change mindset with early formulation of alternatives and timely acceptance. Manage construction contracts and collaborate in drafting them. Lead planning of bid walks, kick‑off meetings, track RFIs, manage Field Change Requests (FCRs), monitor NCRs mitigations and use QOs, assist Contract and Procurement team in bids. Lead Contractor optimization of baseline schedule, ensuring timely weekly updates. Tailor construction and execution approaches to regional contracting market and capabilities. HSSE support and leadership throughout all activities. Leadership Responsibilities Provide HSSE Leadership at all Argentina sites, sharing learnings when requested. Lead site execution per Plan within Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPs), contractor HSSE MS, quality, productivity and schedule. Perform visible leadership assessments (4‑5 days per week). Report through VSL/LOD1 and intervene for unsafe behavior/conditions, ensuring JSAs are to ALARP. Be the site visionary to get OSRs looking 2‑weeks ahead for HSSE and schedule impacts. Participate in project HSSE reviews when necessary. Ensure all staff and contractors adhere to HSSE rules & regulations and procedures. Participate in daily toolbox meetings, safety walks and other safety initiatives. Participate in incident investigations, share final reports. Perform safety site walks with Argentina LT, Contractor LT and peers. Plan HAZIDs when Contractor risks are moderate‑high for team alignment. Analyze contractor delivery plans, validate risks and mitigate to ALARP, documented thoroughly. Lead OSR KPIs tracked, provide preventive steering, documented and shared with Construction team. Apply human‑factor engineering for safe operations when applicable to designs. Manage all risks during execution, including non‑technical risks. Coordinate with PM to manage construction contracts and contractors. Selected Candidate Location Based at the Sierras Blancas/Coirón Amargo SO/Cruz de Lorena (SB/CASO/CDL) / Bajada de Añelo (BAN) Shell Argentinian Fields. Requirements +5 years of experience in Construction Project Supervision roles in the Oil & Gas industry, experience in projects over 10 million dollars and Brownfield types a plus. Engineering degree: civil, industrial, mechanical or electromechanical. Previous roles and background in engineering and/or project engineering a plus. Demonstrated management of embedded and execution contractors within Goal‑Zero, Quality & Project promises. Strong HSSE commitment and demonstrated HSSE leadership skills. Examples of changing construction execution courses with well‑thought plans and mitigations. Proven track record on single larger, fast‑paced complex projects preferred. Ability to apply fit‑for‑purpose handover vision to Construction details in SOW, CWPs, HAZIDs, CRRs. Solid background in all aspects of project execution: design, procurement, planning, fabrication, site installation, commissioning and start‑up. Ability to identify levers to pull safely to support business changes and prioritize critical work. Strategic thinker and pragmatic technician with minimal direction. High personal energy level with track record achieving stretching personal and business goals. High interpersonal skills. Ability to work in physically challenging warm and cold climate. Native Spanish speaker with good proficiency in English. Knowledge of local industry essential. Additional Information Key Competences: project and construction management, industrial relations/resource management, construction methods, contract management, quality assurance, health and safety management, performance management. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full‑time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Oil and Gas #J-18808-Ljbffr