Refinery Civil Foreman: Field Leader for Projects

The Brock Group Inc; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Travel pay

Job summary

The Brock Group Inc is seeking an experienced Civil Foreman to oversee civil construction projects at oil refinery facilities across Southern California. The role requires frequent travel between refinery and industrial sites and will involve leading crews in active refinery environments.

You will manage safety, schedule, and quality, coordinate permitting and utility locating, and maintain field documentation. Per diem and travel pay are included for assignments at remote locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Civil Foreman experience in industrial, heavy civil, refinery, petrochemical, or similar construction environments.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and survey information.
• Proven experience supervising field crews and coordinating multiple work activities.
• Knowledge of permitting processes, DigAlert/811 requirements, and safe excavation practices.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and execute work from construction drawings, specifications, and project plans.
• Lead, supervise, and coordinate civil construction crews and subcontractors in the field.
• Plan and manage daily work activities, manpower, equipment, materials, and jobsite logistics.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company and client standards.
• Coordinate permitting requirements, DigAlert/811 notifications, and utility locating activities.
• Conduct daily safety meetings, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and enforce site safety protocols.
• Monitor productivity, quality control, and project schedules.
• Communicate regularly with project managers, clients, inspectors, and refinery personnel regarding project status and progress.
• Maintain accurate field documentation, including daily reports, timekeeping, and material tracking.
• Identify and resolve field issues to minimize project delays and cost impacts.
• Support project planning and execution across multiple job sites as needed.

Skills

Reading drawings

Team leadership

Coordination

Safety compliance

Communication

Tools

DigAlert/811 knowledge

Job description

Posted a month ago

Description

The Brock Group provides specialty craft and maintenance services to key industries across North America. We are dedicated to offering the safest and highest quality service and solutions. We view ourselves as partners with our customers, our employees and the communities in which we operate. Our performance-driven culture is led by having and developing the best people, the most efficient processes and the right tools for the job.

Qualifications and Details about the Position

We are seeking an experienced Civil Foreman to oversee and manage civil construction projects at oil refinery facilities throughout Southern California. This position requires frequent travel between refinery and industrial project sites and offers competitive compensation, including per diem and travel pay when assigned to remote locations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in heavy civil and industrial construction, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to safely execute projects in active refinery environments while maintaining schedule, quality, and client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and execute work from construction drawings, specifications, and project plans.
• Lead, supervise, and coordinate civil construction crews and subcontractors in the field.
• Plan and manage daily work activities, manpower, equipment, materials, and jobsite logistics.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company and client standards.
• Coordinate permitting requirements, DigAlert/811 notifications, and utility locating activities.
• Conduct daily safety meetings, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and enforce site safety protocols.
• Monitor productivity, quality control, and project schedules.
• Communicate regularly with project managers, clients, inspectors, and refinery personnel regarding project status and progress.
• Maintain accurate field documentation, including daily reports, timekeeping, and material tracking.
• Identify and resolve field issues to minimize project delays and cost impacts.
• Support project planning and execution across multiple job sites as needed.

Typical Projects

Projects may include:

• Tank foundations
• Pump pads
• Pipe support foundations
• Substation foundations
• Site preparation and grading
• Excavation and trenching
• Formwork and reinforcing steel installation
• Concrete placement and finishing
• Industrial and refinery civil infrastructure improvements

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Civil Foreman experience in industrial, heavy civil, refinery, petrochemical, or similar construction environments.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and survey information.
• Proven experience supervising field crews and coordinating multiple work activities.
• Knowledge of permitting processes, DigAlert/811 requirements, and safe excavation practices.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in active industrial and refinery environments while maintaining strict safety standards.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass refinery site access requirements, including background checks, drug screening, and safety training.
• OSHA 30, TWIC Card, and refinery experience preferred but not required.
• Competitive hourly wage based on experience.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Travel pay for qualifying projects.
• Daily per diem while working at eligible out-of-town project locations.
• Company-sponsored training and certification opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing industrial construction company.

This position involves working outdoors in varying weather conditions and industrial environments, including oil refineries and heavy construction sites. Candidates must be willing to travel regularly throughout Southern California and work extended hours, weekends, and shutdown schedules when required.

Join our team and help deliver critical infrastructure projects safely, efficiently, and with the highest level of workmanship throughout Southern California's refining and industrial sector.

Location Information:

Brock West Broadwick Office

Location of Job: US:CA:Rancho Dominguez

Shift:

Exempt: No

Salary Range:Min: $50.00 Max: $55.00

Working Conditions

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.