Senior Field Engineer job at McDermott


Senior Field Engineer
2025-10-22T10:47:12+00:00
McDermott
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FULL_TIME
Kasenyi Village
Buliisa
Buliisa
00256
Uganda
Consulting
Engineering
UGX
 
MONTH
2025-10-26T17:00:00+00:00
 
Uganda
8

The Principal Tech Services Specialist is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex Tech Services-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Tech Services Specialist may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in Tech Services. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Tech Services as well as broad knowledge of the Tech Services discipline within the Onshore Construction function.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Construction Manager in all issues pertaining to all site-related activities, as directed  
  • Assist the General Superintendent in all matters relating to engineering Information  
  • Keep the Construction Manager and General Superintendent properly informed of the engineering and construction changes and their resolutions  
  • Assist on the preparation of Site Change Orders  
  • Coordinate with the Completions Manager on discipline activities  
  • Coordinate with Site QA/QC Manager on final inspection and punch list  
  • Supervise the Site Document Management Department and ensure that project personnel adhere to correspondence and filing system guidelines
  • Facilitate preparation of drawings for special construction equipment, scaffolds, workstations, and construction aids
  • Arrange for procurement, fabrication, and installation of the required items
  • Manage all correspondence concerning questions or issues between Engineering and Construction through a Request for Information (RFI) system for document tracking and control
  • Close out all RFIs and incorporate into the turnover systems for care and custody to the Client
  • Capture progress daily in WorkFace Planning software from information provided by Foremen/General Foremen
  • Conduct weekly planning meetings with their Superintendents to determine work to be executed in the upcoming three weeks
  • Generate weekly work plans on an IWP level with General Foremen/Superintendents' direct input and record them in the WorkFace Planning system
  • Request material by submitting WRFIs by IWP to material management prior to the execution date and tracking material delivery
  • Record and communicate Lessons Learned captured on IWPs

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent
  • Approximately 7 to 10 years of experience in construction
  • Intermediate knowledge of company construction procedures, progress systems, material management systems, document management and timekeeping systems
  • Ability to promote and drive work process and culture change on company’s projects
  • Leadership skills
  • Advanced understanding of construction sequencing and construction techniques
  • A self-confident team player who is comfortable dealing with people at all levels in the organization  
  • Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to meet deadlines, troubleshoot, and resolve issues
  • Respected for uncompromising integrity, work ethic, and professionalism
  • Energetic with a positive and enthusiastic disposition, possessing a can-do attitude
  • Project-focused, values-oriented, and results-driven
  • Advanced MS Office skills, specifically with Excel and Access
  • Assist the Construction Manager in all issues pertaining to all site-related activities, as directed
  • Assist the General Superintendent in all matters relating to engineering Information
  • Keep the Construction Manager and General Superintendent properly informed of the engineering and construction changes and their resolutions
  • Assist on the preparation of Site Change Orders
  • Coordinate with the Completions Manager on discipline activities
  • Coordinate with Site QA/QC Manager on final inspection and punch list
  • Supervise the Site Document Management Department and ensure that project personnel adhere to correspondence and filing system guidelines
  • Facilitate preparation of drawings for special construction equipment, scaffolds, workstations, and construction aids
  • Arrange for procurement, fabrication, and installation of the required items
  • Manage all correspondence concerning questions or issues between Engineering and Construction through a Request for Information (RFI) system for document tracking and control
  • Close out all RFIs and incorporate into the turnover systems for care and custody to the Client
  • Capture progress daily in WorkFace Planning software from information provided by Foremen/General Foremen
  • Conduct weekly planning meetings with their Superintendents to determine work to be executed in the upcoming three weeks
  • Generate weekly work plans on an IWP level with General Foremen/Superintendents' direct input and record them in the WorkFace Planning system
  • Request material by submitting WRFIs by IWP to material management prior to the execution date and tracking material delivery
  • Record and communicate Lessons Learned captured on IWPs
  • Leadership skills
  • Advanced understanding of construction sequencing and construction techniques
  • Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to meet deadlines, troubleshoot, and resolve issues
  • Advanced MS Office skills, specifically with Excel and Access
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent
  • Approximately 7 to 10 years of experience in construction
  • Intermediate knowledge of company construction procedures, progress systems, material management systems, document management and timekeeping systems
  • Ability to promote and drive work process and culture change on company’s projects
  • A self-confident team player who is comfortable dealing with people at all levels in the organization
  • Respected for uncompromising integrity, work ethic, and professionalism
  • Energetic with a positive and enthusiastic disposition, possessing a can-do attitude
bachelor degree
84
JOB-68f8b630bb218

Vacancy title:
Senior Field Engineer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Engineering]

Jobs at:
McDermott

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, October 26 2025

Duty Station:
Kasenyi Village | Buliisa | Buliisa | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 22 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The Principal Tech Services Specialist is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex Tech Services-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Tech Services Specialist may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in Tech Services. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Tech Services as well as broad knowledge of the Tech Services discipline within the Onshore Construction function.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Construction Manager in all issues pertaining to all site-related activities, as directed  
  • Assist the General Superintendent in all matters relating to engineering Information  
  • Keep the Construction Manager and General Superintendent properly informed of the engineering and construction changes and their resolutions  
  • Assist on the preparation of Site Change Orders  
  • Coordinate with the Completions Manager on discipline activities  
  • Coordinate with Site QA/QC Manager on final inspection and punch list  
  • Supervise the Site Document Management Department and ensure that project personnel adhere to correspondence and filing system guidelines
  • Facilitate preparation of drawings for special construction equipment, scaffolds, workstations, and construction aids
  • Arrange for procurement, fabrication, and installation of the required items
  • Manage all correspondence concerning questions or issues between Engineering and Construction through a Request for Information (RFI) system for document tracking and control
  • Close out all RFIs and incorporate into the turnover systems for care and custody to the Client
  • Capture progress daily in WorkFace Planning software from information provided by Foremen/General Foremen
  • Conduct weekly planning meetings with their Superintendents to determine work to be executed in the upcoming three weeks
  • Generate weekly work plans on an IWP level with General Foremen/Superintendents' direct input and record them in the WorkFace Planning system
  • Request material by submitting WRFIs by IWP to material management prior to the execution date and tracking material delivery
  • Record and communicate Lessons Learned captured on IWPs

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent
  • Approximately 7 to 10 years of experience in construction
  • Intermediate knowledge of company construction procedures, progress systems, material management systems, document management and timekeeping systems
  • Ability to promote and drive work process and culture change on company’s projects
  • Leadership skills
  • Advanced understanding of construction sequencing and construction techniques
  • A self-confident team player who is comfortable dealing with people at all levels in the organization  
  • Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to meet deadlines, troubleshoot, and resolve issues
  • Respected for uncompromising integrity, work ethic, and professionalism
  • Energetic with a positive and enthusiastic disposition, possessing a can-do attitude
  • Project-focused, values-oriented, and results-driven
  • Advanced MS Office skills, specifically with Excel and Access

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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