Barge Supervisor
About the role
McConnell Dowell is seeking an experienced Crane Barge Supervisor (Piling) to lead crane‑barge and deck operations for steel and reinforced‑concrete pile installation to construct new pier/wharf works at Changi East. You’ll own the piling cycle and production performance while ensuring safety in heavy lifting operations.(Company transport from Tanah Merah MRT; alternate‑Saturday roster.)
Key responsibilities;- Lead the crane‑barge operations and deck crew (crane operator, riggers, signalmen) to execute the piling plan safely and efficiently.
- Own production KPIs (piles/day, cycle time, downtime), track performance, and drive root‑cause actions to recover schedule.
- Plan and execute barge moves; manage mooring, anchors, and spuds; coordinate tugs/anchor boats and work with Survey to hold line & level for pile positioning.
- Coordinate and verify lift plans, load charts, rigging gear and exclusion zones for all heavy lifts on deck; enforce PTW, toolbox briefings and emergency drills. (Aligns with MCD lifting expectations seen in other roles.)
- Interface daily with Construction/Marine Superintendent and Project Engineers on sequence, methods, weather/tide windows, and quality/ITPs.
- Oversee barge plant reliability and planned maintenance in coordination with the Project Plant function while protecting production windows.
- Maintain concise logbooks, daily reports and assist in barge readiness, inspections and audits.
- Any other duties as may be required by the Company.
To be considered for this role, you will have
- 5–8 years leading crane‑barge piling for marine civil (pier/jetty/wharf), ideally having served as Barge Foreman/Barge Master or equivalent. (Experience coordinating piling/drilling and rig moves stands out.)
- Proven competence in anchor handling/mooring/spuds, barge positioning, and working with Survey; familiar with vibro and impact hammers and pile gates/leaders.
- Certifications (preferred/advantage): WSQ Lifting Supervisor (or commitment to obtain quickly), Rigging & Signalman, Work‑at‑Height, STCW/Basic Safety, and WSH Supervise Construction Work. (Barge Supervisor/BCO and heavy‑lift/derrick experience viewed favorably)
- Strong leadership of multi‑national barge crews; crisp communication and coordination with tugs, survey and site engineers.
- Able to work an alternate 6‑day work week; company transport from Tanah Merah MRT.
If you are interested in adding value and contributing success to building a key infrastructure project, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity with McConnell Dowell.
About UsMcConnell Dowell – Creative Construction
Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people.
From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.
Why join us?The work you’ll do will have a tangible positive impact on people’s lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that.
Because when you grow, we all grow.
McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We're big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.
So, join us, be you, and help us create better together. Apply now!
This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.