Foreman, Fuel Construction

Our client is seeking a Foreman within Fuel Construction who may reside anywhere in New Mexico. This is a direct hire opportunity requiring extensive travel throughout the company's geographic territory.

Growing Convenience Retail Organization

The Foreman, Fuel Construction will report directly to the Director of Fuel Construction and lead a traveling crew responsible for completing underground fuel system installations throughout the company's geographic territory.

The Foreman will provide daily direction to a crew consisting of laborers and an equipment operator while remaining actively involved in fieldwork.

This person must be comfortable managing complex projects, operating heavy equipment, enforcing safety standards, resolving field issues, and ensuring work is completed accurately and according to applicable regulations.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate daily work assignments according to project priorities, construction plans, and deadlines
• Lead and provide immediate field supervision to construction crew members and contractors
• Delegate individual responsibilities and project assignments across the crew
• Manage a crew typically consisting of three laborers and one equipment operator
• Complete full fuel system installations, including underground storage tanks, fuel piping, dispensers, Verifone equipment, and equipment programming
• Oversee the safe excavation, preparation, grading, installation, and completion of underground fuel tank sites
• Operate excavators, loaders, skid steers, and other heavy construction equipment as needed
• Perform highly precise excavation work required for underground storage tank installations
• Assist crew members with heavy manual labor and other field responsibilities when necessary
• Monitor project quality, regulatory compliance, safety, and construction progress
• Communicate project status, challenges, staffing needs, and completion timelines to the Director of Fuel Construction
• Train, coach, and develop laborers and equipment operators seeking advancement within the fuel construction department
• Provide hands on instruction to employees who need assistance completing work safely and correctly
• Resolve crew conflicts, performance concerns, and miscommunications quickly and professionally
• Maintain a productive worksite and ensure crew members remain engaged throughout the workday
• Facilitate or support required safety and equipment training
• Maintain accurate documentation, expense reports, and project related records
• Travel to project sites throughout Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arizona, and other areas within the company's operating territory

The position reports directly to the Director of Fuel Construction and partners closely with fuel supply personnel and construction crews.

High school diploma or equivalent required

Five or more years of construction or related field experience

Must hold an active underground storage tank installer license in New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, or Arizona before an employment offer can be made

New Mexico underground storage tank installer license strongly preferred

Candidates licensed in another state may be considered if they are willing and able to obtain an acceptable license before an offer is extended

Experience completing full fuel installations, including underground fuel tanks, dispensers, Verifone equipment, and equipment programming

Experience leading construction crews, assigning work, and managing field performance

Strong understanding of construction management practices

Excavator, loader, and skid steer experience

Advanced excavator operating ability strongly preferred, including experience performing precise excavation work

Long arm excavator experience preferred

OSHA 30 Hour Occupational…