Petroleum Construction Supervisor

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.

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.

• 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 manage 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.

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.

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

4+ years of construction site leadership experience required.

HAZWOPER 40 certification, Driver's license, State‑issued UST installer license preferred, all required upon hire.

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.

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