Construction Foreman

OWL Services; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

401(k) company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

OWL Services in Butler County is seeking a Petroleum Construction Foreman to lead construction and installation of petroleum equipment. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in petroleum construction and strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities include managing crews, ensuring safety practices, and monitoring schedules. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) match, and paid training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience with petroleum construction.
• Field construction experience running a crew and working with sub-contractors.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and coordinate petroleum equipment construction.
• Ensure safe work practices are followed.
• Create positive working relationships with crew members and suppliers.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Communication skills

Team leadership

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Skid-steer loaders

Excavators

Backhoes

Job description

The Role

We are looking for highly motivated, self‑starters who can work independently as well as in a fast‑paced team environment. The Petroleum Construction Foreman will be tasked to lead, manage, and coordinate the construction and installation of petroleum equipment.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinate job duties and delegate tasks to construction workers and sub‑contractors as the crew leader while managing and working on the job.
• Installation of specialty fiberglass or flexible piping systems.
• Installation of fueling dispensers and systems.
• Installation of new sub‑base aggregate, compaction with vibratory equipment, forming and pouring concrete pads, islands, piers, and other structures.
• Demo and removal of concrete / asphalt.
• Monitor and maintain schedules for workers and sub‑contractors; make sure the best skills are applied by each worker and ensure installation requirements are followed accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure safe work practices are always followed and maintain safe housekeeping practices.
• Brief crew members on daily tasks and direct workers on assigned tasks.
• Track rental equipment, material needs and use, monitor labor and sub‑contractors.
• Verify accuracy and compliance of tasks in progress to comply with codes, project specifications and manufacturer requirements.
• Document daily activities, material/parts used, testing, inspections, and visitors.
• Create and maintain positive working relationships with crew members, vendors, suppliers, and sub‑contractors to maintain a timely flow of supplies, materials, and sub‑contractor work.
• Work with concrete, framing, pouring, mixing, and finishing.
• Operate heavy equipment to excavate ditches, tank holes and install equipment.
• Travel to job sites (may require overnight travel).
• Read and interpret blueprints to determine grades, elevations, and overall system design and specifications.

Requirements

• Minimum five years’ experience with petroleum construction.
• Field construction experience running a crew and working with sub‑contractors.
• Equipment operation experience with skid‑steer loaders, excavators, and backhoes.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Requires state‑specific AST/UST DEP certifications.
• Strong communication skills.
• Overtime possible; occasional out‑of‑town jobs.
• Must successfully complete pre‑employment testing, including skills testing, background checks, and drug testing.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outside during all types of weather.

Schedule

7 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday.
Overtime possible.
Occasional overnight stays Monday – Friday.

Compensation and Benefits

• 10 paid holidays.
• Flexible time off.
• 401(k) company match.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• HSA and FSA.
• Disability & occupational accident insurance.
• Company‑paid life insurance policy.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• World‑class paid training program for you to learn the skills for long‑term career success.