Construction Manager - Petroleum / Fueling Systems

Construction Manager – Petroleum / Fueling Systems

Location: Fredericksburg, VA

Relocation: Open to relocation with assistance

( Fredericksburg, VA will serve as the home base when not traveling. Candidates who are willing to relocate to the Fredericksburg area are encouraged to apply.)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM

Travel: Approximately 60% regional travel throughout VA, MD, NC, and DE

Compensation: $150,000–$170,000 + performance-based bonus

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager with a strong background in petroleum, fuel pump, and underground storage tank (UST) installation to lead field operations across the Mid-Atlantic region.

This is a highly hands-on leadership position responsible for overseeing multiple petroleum and fueling-system construction projects from the field. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with pump and tank installations, understand the complete fueling-system construction process, and be comfortable making independent decisions in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary field leader overseeing multiple pump, tank, and fueling-system construction projects simultaneously.
• Lead and coordinate field crews, subcontractors, vendors, customers, inspectors, and other project stakeholders.
• Direct field operations for new installations, remodels, retrofits, tank-top upgrades, removals, and heavy maintenance projects.
• Oversee the complete on-site construction process, including excavation, grading, soil conditions, dewatering, piping, panel installation, equipment setting, tank installation, and system installation.
• Assess field conditions, troubleshoot problems, make sound decisions, and keep projects moving without constant reliance on the office.
• Manage changing site conditions, including clay, sand, rock, groundwater, excavation challenges, and dewatering requirements.
• Understand how the various components of a fueling system work together and identify potential issues before they become larger project problems.
• Coordinate multiple active projects and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to customer and project requirements.
• Communicate directly with customers, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and field personnel.
• Provide hands-on leadership and work alongside field crews when necessary.
• Travel throughout Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and Delaware to provide project oversight and field leadership.
• Utilize Microsoft Project, Excel, and CFData/Procore-related systems to track and manage project information.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of petroleum, fuel pump, and tank installation-related experience.
• Strong understanding of the complete fueling-system installation process, including:
• Grading
• Excavation
• Piping
• Panel installation
• Equipment setting
• Tank installation
• Soil conditions
• Dewatering
• Strong understanding of how petroleum fueling systems operate and how the various components work together.
• Experience overseeing or leading field crews and coordinating subcontractors, vendors, customers, and inspectors.
• Ability to independently assess site conditions, troubleshoot issues, and make decisions in the field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have an installer's license or be able to obtain licensing in Maryland, North Carolina, and Delaware .
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 60% throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

Preferred Certifications & Experience

The following certifications are preferred. Candidates who do not currently hold them should be capable of obtaining them over time:

• Fiberglass pipe certification
• Fiberglass tank certification
• Flexible piping certification
• FRANKLIN Fueling component approvals
• OPW component approvals

Travel Requirements

This position requires approximately 60% regional travel throughout Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and Delaware.

Travel is primarily during the day, with minimal overnight travel . Fredericksburg, VA serves as the home base when the Construction Manager is not traveling.

Compensation & Benefits

• $150,000–$170,000 salary
• Performance-based bonus
• Full-time opportunity with a Monday–Friday schedule
• Home base in Fredericksburg, VA
• Relocation is welcomed for qualified candidates

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is a seasoned petroleum construction professional who is comfortable being in the field, leading crews, solving problems, and taking ownership of projects. This individual should have a strong understanding of pump and tank installation and be able to confidently manage the challenges that come with complex fueling-system construction.

If you have extensive petroleum construction experience and are looking for an opportunity where your field expertise and leadership can make a direct impact, we encourage you to apply.