Construction Superintendent (Eastern Oregon)

Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company is seeking a Superintendent in Pendleton, Oregon, responsible for overseeing site activities and managing project quality from preconstruction to completion. The role demands leadership and project management skills to ensure safety and adherence to budget standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management and 8-10 years of experience in construction management. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of construction management experience preferred.
• Must have a current driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Proficient with construction management tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise work crews on-site, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Manage compliance with safety policies and regulations.
• Prepare site logistic plans for project facilities.
• Lead project meetings with subcontractors and trades.

Skills

Leadership

Construction Management

Budgeting

Safety Management

Time Management

Customer Orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Project or P6

Bluebeam

Procore or Sage

Job description

We are Oregon’s premier commercial general contractor, dedicated to delivering quality buildings that serve and enrich our communities. Our teams consistently bring their ‘A’ game to every project, establishing Kirby Nagelhout Construction Co. as the contractor of choice for complex, high-impact construction. From schools to resorts to fire stations, and everything in between, we take pride in creating memorable projects that stand the test of time.

The Superintendent will be a critical project team member responsible for proactively planning, overseeing, monitoring, and managing all activities on a construction site. This role will take ownership of the assigned construction project from preconstruction to punch list, while partnering with other project team members ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget standards are met.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide complete supervision of work crews on‐site including mentoring and training, budgeting, forecasting of staffing needs, management of foreman and their duties, tracking self‑perform efficiency, providing performance evaluations of field personnel, managing overall safety of the project and ensure all personnel have the proper tools, equipment, and resources.
• Responsible for overall site safety to workers and visitors as well as managing compliance with established company safety policies and regulations as put forth by OSHA.
• Ensure all required materials, equipment, and inspections occur to support the project schedule.
• Prepare site Logistic plans and coordinate all temporary facilities required for the project such as temp toilets, power, water, internet and any other facilities for the project site.
• Review construction documents for completeness and constructability and provide input for scope clarifications.
• Partner with project teams to build and manage the master schedule and 5‑week look ahead, generate RFIs, review submittals, review shop drawings, and ensure overall project quality.
• Participate, and lead when necessary, weekly owner, architect and contractor meetings.
• Conduct and manage on‑site project meetings with subcontractors and construction trades lead personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management and/or 8-10 years of construction management experience preferred.
• Proven successful leadership or supervisory role.
• Must be flexible and willing to travel within our Pendleton Division region – from Hood River, Oregon to Boise, Idaho – based on project needs.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, MS Project or P6, Bluebeam, Procore or Sage, and PowerPoint or Prezi.
• Experience with BIM/Navisworks/Autodesk is a plus.
• Efficient in time management, the ability to multi‑task and adhere to/meet deadlines along with a strong attention to detail.
• Must have a strong customer‑oriented approach and demonstrated professional demeanor.
• Current driver’s license and insurable driving record.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Benefits

Offerings cover medical, dental, vision, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), One Pass, life insurance, mental health wellbeing, medical transportation, supplemental insurance for tough situations life throws at you, a generous 401k plan, and accrued paid time off (PTO).