Field Construction Specialist

Portland Builders

Portland (ME)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 38,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Job summary

Portland Builders Inc. in Portland, Maine is seeking a Field Construction Specialist to join our field team.

This hands-on role works alongside foremen, operators, carpenters, and other building professionals to support daily operations and site development. You’ll gain experience across commercial, civil, infrastructure, and site construction while developing your skills and taking on additional responsibilities as you grow within the company.

Qualifications

  • Dependable and punctual
  • Mechanically inclined with safety-minded approach
  • Willing to learn new construction skills
  • Physically capable of performing field work
  • Comfortable working outdoors and as part of a team

Responsibilities

  • Assist with daily construction operations
  • Assist with concrete, excavation, demolition, and site work
  • Operate hand and power tools
  • Assist equipment operators and other field personnel
  • Load, unload, and organize materials
  • Prepare and maintain jobsites
  • Follow plans, instructions, and safety procedures
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment
  • Learn new construction skills and take on additional responsibilities as skills develop

Skills

Dependable
Punctual
Mechanically inclined
Safety-minded
Team player
Willing to learn
Physically capable

Tools

Hand tools
Power tools
Heavy equipment

Job description

FIELD CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST

Portland Builders Inc. - Portland, Maine

$23.50-27.50/HOUR FULL-TIME YEAR-ROUND WORK BENEFITS CAREER GROWTH LOOKING FOR MORE THAN JUST A JOB?

Join Portland Builders Inc. and build a career with an established Maine construction company.

$23.50-27.50/hour based on experience
Full-time, year-round employment
Health Insurance
Company Retirement Contributions
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays

PBI Boot Program - 50% of qualifying work boots paid
Hands-on training & opportunities for advancement

NO CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE? THAT'S OK.

We're willing to train the right person.

If you're dependable, mechanically inclined, willing to work, and want to learn the construction trade, we'd like to talk with you.

If you have experience in construction, excavation, landscaping, utilities, equipment operation, mechanical trades, or other hands-on work, your experience is valuable here.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Portland Builders Inc. is looking for a Field Construction Specialist to join our field team.

This is a hands-on position working alongside experienced Foremen, Superintendents, equipment operators, carpenters, and other construction professionals.

You'll have the opportunity to develop skills across multiple areas of commercial, civil, infrastructure, and site construction while taking on additional responsibility as you grow.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Assist with daily construction operations
  • Assist with concrete, excavation, demolition, and site work
  • Operate hand and power tools
  • Assist equipment operators and other field personnel
  • Load, unload, and organize materials
  • Prepare and maintain jobsites
  • Follow plans, instructions, and safety procedures
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment
  • Learn new construction skillsTake on additional responsibilities as your skills develop
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

You don't have to know everything. You have to be willing to learn.

We're looking for someone who is:

  • Dependable and punctual
  • Hardworking and motivated
  • Mechanically inclined
  • Safety-minded
  • Comfortable working outdoors
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Willing to learn new skills
  • Comfortable working around heavy equipment
  • Physically capable of performing construction work
  • Interested in building a long-term career

Construction experience is preferred, but not required.

BUILD YOUR CAREER

We believe good employees should have the opportunity to grow.

As you develop your skills and demonstrate reliability, initiative, and leadership, you'll have opportunities to take on additional responsibility and advance within the field.

Field Construction Specialist - Lead Worker - Foreman - Superintendent

Your advancement is based on your performance, work ethic, skills, reliability, and willingness to learn.

WHY PORTLAND BUILDERS INC.?

We're not looking for someone to simply fill a position.

We're looking for someone who wants to become part of the team.

If you're looking for:

Good Pay. Good Benefits. Steady Work. Career Growth.

We want to hear from you.

Portland Builders Inc.
Building More Than Just Projects.

Pay: $23.50 - $27.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 - 50.0 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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