Field I&E Construction Foreman — Lead Oil & Gas Projects

Crescent Energy Management LLC; Dilley (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Energy is seeking an I&E Construction Foreman to lead field construction activities for instrumentation and electrical projects at Oil & Gas facilities. You will supervise crews, manage schedules and budgets, review drawings and BOMs, and drive safety and quality across multiple sites.

Applicants should have 5+ years in electrical/instrumentation construction within Oil & Gas, midstream, or industrial sectors, with strong leadership and safety knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical school, apprenticeship, or equivalent I&E trade experience preferred.
• Five or more years of progressive electrical and instrumentation construction experience in Oil & Gas, midstream, refining, petrochemical, or industrial sector.
• Previous experience leading field crews, contractors, or construction activities required.
• Strong working knowledge of industrial electrical and instrumentation systems, including motors, MCCs, switchgear, PLC/controls interfaces, transmitters, control valves, analyzers, conduit, cable tray, cable, grounding, and hazardous-area installations.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, loop diagrams, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, construction specifications, and material lists.
• Working knowledge of construction planning, contractor coordination, BOM development, SOW development, cost tracking, and schedule management.
• Knowledge of applicable safety practices and industry standards, electrical safe-work practices, lockout/tagout, and hazardous-location requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field execution of I&E construction, installation, maintenance, and capital project activities at Oil & Gas facilities, well sites, pipelines, compressor stations, tank batteries, and related infrastructure.
• Supervise contractors and field crews performing electrical, instrumentation, controls, conduit, cable tray, cable pulling, terminations, grounding, tubing, device installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting work.
• Plan work activities; establish daily priorities; coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, permits, and access requirements.
• Review construction drawings, one-line diagrams, loop drawings, P&IDs, electrical area classifications, specifications, and work packages before execution.
• Develop, review, and maintain bills of materials (BOMs), ensuring materials are accurately identified, available, and suitable for the approved scope.
• Assist with developing scopes of work (SOWs), contractor bid packages, work estimates, and construction schedules.
• Monitor project costs, labor hours, material usage, commitments, and forecasted spending; identify potential budget or schedule variances promptly.
• Coordinate closely with project personnel, operations, engineering, procurement, maintenance, inspection, and contractors to support safe, efficient project delivery.
• Verify work quality and ensure installations meet applicable codes, drawings, company standards, manufacturer requirements, and project specifications.
• Enforce compliance with company safety policies, environmental requirements, safe work permits, lockout/tagout procedures, job safety analyses, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Conduct daily safety meetings, pre-job discussions, field inspections, and toolbox talks; promptly address unsafe work conditions or practices.
• Track progress against project schedules and provide regular updates on completed work, upcoming needs, constraints, cost impacts, and corrective actions.
• Support commissioning, startup, functional testing, punch-list completion, turnover documentation, and closeout activities.
• Maintain accurate field records, including daily reports, time records, and change order documentation.
• Promote a professional, accountable, and collaborative work environment with contractors, operations personnel, and internal teams.

Job description

Crescent Energy is seeking an I&E Construction Foreman to lead field construction activities for instrumentation and electrical projects at Oil & Gas facilities. You will supervise crews, manage schedules and budgets, review drawings and BOMs, and drive safety and quality across multiple sites.

Applicants should have 5+ years in electrical/instrumentation construction within Oil & Gas, midstream, or industrial sectors, with strong leadership and safety knowledge.