Construction Superintendent

Pahlisch-Home; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pahlisch-Home is seeking a Construction Superintendent to oversee the on-site execution of residential projects in the Portland area, guiding trade partners, managing schedules and costs, and ensuring adherence to drawings and codes.

The role requires 3+ years in residential construction, strong communication, and the ability to work outdoors year-round. You will coordinate with care teams and city officials, and participate in a 20% bonus opportunity.

Qualifications

• Min 3+ years in residential housing construction.
• Experience assisting or supervising projects of increasing complexity.
• Procore experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Able to work full-time outdoors in year-round weather.
• Physically able to move equipment and perform duties (e.g., >50 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct construction activities for assigned project, review reports and address safety issues and deficiencies.
• Oversee Trade Partners and ensure drawings/specifications are followed.
• Manage building inspection process and customer relations.
• Coordinate with Customer Care on quality and walk-through prep for move-in.
• Resolve conflicts and maintain safe, productive work environment.
• Control construction schedule and costs to achieve on-time, on-budget completion.
• Establish good working relationships with building officials across jurisdictions.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and codes; oversee Change Order process.
• Manage real-time scheduling to maximize subcontractor efficiency.
• Perform completed work check-offs per PHI PO processes and procedures.
• Prevent schedule interruptions by monitoring Trade Partner activity.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Integrity

Physical stamina

Tools

Procore

Job description

Purpose

The reason the job exists

The Construction Superintendent oversees the timely and efficient completion of homes within assigned community. The Construction Superintendent provides management oversight for all phases of the construction project including coordinating trade partners, materials, and equipment, ensuring that specifications are being followed, and work is proceeding on schedule and within budget.

Attributes

These behaviors/traits reflect our core values and must be consistently evidenced in our team:

• Intentional
• Servant's Heart

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with communicated disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Plan and direct construction activities for assigned project, review reports, check on any reported difficulties and correct any safety violations or other reported deficiencies.
• Oversee performance of Trade Partners and review architectural and engineering drawings to ensure all specifications and regulations are being followed.
• Manage the building inspection process, customer concerns and relations.
• Coordinate with Customer Care Team regarding quality and walk-through preparation of homes for move-in.
• Responsible for resolving situations involving conflict.
• Manage and control the construction schedule and associated costs to achieve completion of project within time and budget.
• Establish good working relationships with building officials across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ability to read and interpret constructions drawings and engineering.
• Strong understanding of residential building codes and the ability to build in accordance to code.
• Initiate and oversee the Change Order process as it relates to cost variance and schedule.
• Manage a real time scheduling system to maximize the efficiency of subcontractors andcoworkers.
• Responsible for completed work check offs as it relates to PHI PO process and procedures.
• Prevent schedule interruptions by daily monitoring of Trade Partner activity.
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 3+ years minimum experience in residential housing construction.
• Experience assisting or supervising construction projects of increasing complexity.
• Experience in Procore preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic with a high level of integrity both in and out of work environment.
• Able to work in a team environment and independently.
• Ability to work full-time outdoors in year-round weather conditions.
• Physically able to climb stairs, climb ladders, bend, stoop, and reach.
• Physically able to move and/or carry equipment which may be in excess of 50 lbs.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed

Competencies

The generic skills required to succeed at Pahlisch

• Taking Responsibility: Completing tasks without being prompted; working constructively with others to complete projects; and exercising initiative beyond just the scope of a job description. Creating a full workload by seeking new tasks and initiatives during slow times.
• Communication: The ability to interact and exchange information effectively with others; keeping stakeholders informed of important information in a timely manner and engaging in meaningful dialogue that results in greater clarity.
• Individual Development: Taking ownership over developing holistically as a person: mentally, socially, spiritually, emotionally, &/or physically…enhances balance and improves the workplace experience.
• Embracing a Growth Mentality: Believing abilities/skills can be developed through effort, learning, and persistence. Challenges, mistakes, and feedback become opportunities to improve, not signs of failure. This mindset builds resilience, creativity, and success by focusing on improving yourself rather than proving yourself.

This position starts in SW Washington, with potential for transfer within the Portland Metro Area.

Role is eligible for a 20% bonus opportunity