Construction Foreman (KNOXVILLE, TN AREA)

SPATCO Energy Solutions has been an industry leader in providing energy solutions since 1935. We are here to provide the best energy solutions to our customers. We are built on service. From the ground up, our construction and installation teams build fueling and charging stations in the retail, commercial, industrial and government sectors. Our service and field teams not only perform routine and heavy maintenance but they also ensure environmental compliance is met in each state.

We are unique in that we provide everything a customer may need for their fueling & charging needs. In addition to construction and service, we also provide our customers with equipment, parts and expertise and the support to find the right solution to meet their needs. We are able to achieve this success due to our in-house, on the job training programs.

If you want to be part of a great team with endless possibilities for growth you’ve found your next career at SPATCO.

This position will coordinate job duties and delegate tasks to construction workers and sub-contractors. The position will work closely with construction managers, estimators and internal department to ensure jobs are completed on time. You will be a leader and help train more junior memebers of the crew. In this position you will not work a typical 8-5 shift. Hours may vary based on workload and customer need. You will be required to travel out of town for this position.

- Monitor and maintain schedules for workers and sub-contractors; make sure the best skills are applied by each worker and ensure product installation requirements are followed accurately and efficiently.

- Ensure all safe work practices are followed at all times. Ensure safe housekeeping practices are followed at all times.

- Brief crew members on daily tasks and direct workers on assigned tasks. Track rental equipment, material needs and use, monitor labor and sub-contractor costs to maintain project budgets. Verify accuracy and compliance of tasks in progress to comply with codes, project specifications and manufacturer requirements.

- Document daily activities, material/parts used, testing, inspections and visitors. Create and maintain positive working relationships with crew members, vendors, suppliers, and sub-contractors to maintain a timely flow of supplies, materials and sub-contractor work.

- Ability to travel to job sites.

- Must be able to operate heavy equipment to dig ditches and manually install equipment.

- Work with concrete, framing, pouring, mixing, and finishing.

- Maintain positive working relationships with crew members, vendors, suppliers, and contractors to ensure deadlines are met.

Experience, Competencies and Education

- High school diploma/GED

- 3-5 years construction experience running crews and sub-contractors. Preferabley Petroleum Construction.

- 40hr OSHA training is a plus.

- Equipment operation experience with operating Skid-Steer loaders, Min-x excavators and Rubber tire backhoes.

- Detail oriented.

- Strong communication skills.

- Must be a self-starter with strong leadership qualities.

- Ability to lift 75 –100 lbs.

- Ability to work outside during all types of weather.

Benefits

- Paid holidays

- Paid vacation and sick time, Up to four weeks’ vacation with tenure

- 401K match

- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance as well as supplemental coverages offered

- Company-paid Life Insurance