Gas Utility Construction Supervisor – Field Leadership

Henkels & McCoy, Inc.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. is looking for a Construction Supervisor to oversee gas distribution field operations across multiple crews. You will ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget project delivery while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

You will coordinate with clients, inspectors, and permitting agencies, supervise 8–10 crews (25–35 personnel), and drive continuous safety and efficiency improvements on site.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS degree in Project Management, Construction Management, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• 2–5+ years of experience in gas distribution or utility construction with increasing field supervision responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of gas distribution construction methods and practices.
• Understanding of DOT/PHMSA regulations and gas utility compliance standards.
• Proven ability to manage field crews, subcontractors, and multiple job sites.
• Experience with cost tracking, scheduling, and construction reporting systems.
• Proficiency with MS Office and construction/project management software.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field operations for gas distribution construction projects, including main installation, service replacements, upgrades, and emergency response.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and compliant with regulations.
• Manage daily field activities, monitor productivity, coordinate crews and subcontractors, and ensure quality installation and restoration.
• Supervise gas distribution construction tasks: mainline installation, service installations, leak investigations, tie-ins, purging, and pressure testing.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and OSHA/DOT/PHMSA standards; conduct safety briefings and investigations.
• Monitor costs, productivity, and equipment utilization; review daily reports and progress tracking.
• Coordinate with utility clients, inspectors, municipalities, and permitting agencies for compliance and timely completion.
• Oversee traffic control, excavation, restoration, and right-of-way management; manage union and non-union crews and subcontractors.
• Document as-builts, pressure tests, inspection logs, material usage; assist with scheduling and resource planning.

Skills

Gas distribution

DOT/PHMSA compliance

Field crew management

Cost tracking

Scheduling

MS Office

Construction reporting

Education

BS in Project Management or Construction Management

Tools

Construction/project management software

Job description

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. is looking for a Construction Supervisor to oversee gas distribution field operations across multiple crews. You will ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget project delivery while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

You will coordinate with clients, inspectors, and permitting agencies, supervise 8–10 crews (25–35 personnel), and drive continuous safety and efficiency improvements on site.