Petroleum Construction Supervisor

This position is with Seneca Companies, a legacy company of OWL Services

Who We Are

With over five decades of proven experience, Seneca Companies began with a vision to deliver real value to customers in the petroleum industry through supplying quality equipment, innovative service and dependable construction of fueling sites. This vision has continued by expanding capabilities and evolving into a unique, multi-faceted service provider. Today, the Seneca team is proud to offer "The Complete Solution" with our distinct divisions. This diversity enables us to serve the needs of an array of industries located throughout the Midwest, Southern and Mountain regions.

With teams devoted to helping our employees learn and grow, our people enjoy a company culture focused on growth, long-term success and teamwork. We pride ourselves on being the best in the industry, and that all starts with developing our employees into the best they can be.

Seneca has locations spread throughout the country, and we are always looking for good people to support our rapidly growing business. We employ a range of people from service technicians, environmental scientists, construction professionals and office employees.

Job Description: Provides direct supervision of all field personnel and construction projects, handles field problem solving and project decision-making activities as needed. Assists in project management as required. Coordinate the activities of a variety of tradespeople, professionals and laborers. Work closely with the customers or engineers who designed the project and local officials on permits needed for the project.

What You’ll Do:

60%: Provide expertise to field personnel, construction project managers, and construction managers in the field and in the office. Handle problem solving and project decision-making activities as needed. Assist in project management and personnel management as required.

55%: Provide direct supervision of all field personnel and construction projects and handles field problem solving and project decision-making activities as needed. Select, orient, direct, motivate, train and retain staff capable of meeting current and projected human resources needs; make recommendations and/or decisions on various personnel matters such as salaries, performance reviews and terminations.

20%: Assist in project management as required. Conduct thorough pre-job reviews of all construction projects with project installers and project managers.

10%: Monitor expenses to ensure that they are meeting budget and if not, determine whether it is possible to make up the difference. Coordinate with Project Managers to manager material and labor costs. Work with Distribution and Project Managers on supplies and materials to guard against loss and to ensure that vital materials are ordered and delivered to meet schedule.

10%: Assist in the development of safety policies and guidelines and monitors and directs field personnel's adherence to company safety standards as well as continually improving construction procedures to maximize efficiency, speed and safety.

5%: Other duties as assigned.

Working Hazards: Works in a seated position for extended periods of time. Occasionally works in an environment with potential exposure to fumes, dirt, noise, equipment movement dangers, vibrations, dangerous chemical/solvents, electrical shock, and inclement temperature extremes.

What We’re Looking For:

Education: Requires High School diploma or equivalent. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Environmental Science or related fields are preferred.

Experience: 4+ years of construction site leadership experience required.

Licenses/Certifications: HAZWOPER 40 certification, Driver's license, State-issued UST installer license preferred, all required upon hire.

Technical Abilities: Strong organizational and communications skills, including ability to negotiate. Good mathematical and record keeping skills. Ability to identify parts and equipment unique to petroleum tanks and underground storage tank industry. Ability to coordinate and review the work of others. Basic computer skills. Demonstrated skill in project planning and management.

Autonomy/Direction: Takes performance expectations from senior leaders and directs the work of others to meet expectations. Works with little to no supervision and is required to demonstrate high-level decision-making including personnel decisions.

Physical/Mental Exertion: Ability to perform heavy physical labor exerting up to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis and up to 50 pounds of force on a frequent basis performing such tasks as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping.

Tools and Equipment: Ability to perform manual construction work and equipment operation as described. Knowledge and experience with computer programs (ProCore, Outlook)

Why Choose Seneca Companies?

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with optional offerings of HSA and FSA
• Paid Time Off including Vacation Time, Sick Days, Personal Days, and Holidays
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401k with Profit-Sharing Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job, and “other” duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.