Field Superintendent

Hoffman Construction Company; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Ongoing professional training

Comprehensive benefits including health insurance

Job summary

Hoffman Construction Company is seeking a Field Superintendent in Portland, Oregon, to manage construction projects from inception to completion. This role includes overseeing subcontractors, maintaining project schedules, and ensuring quality and safety protocols are met.

The ideal candidate will have a background in construction management, with a minimum of 5 years of experience and relevant educational qualifications. Offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years construction experience required.
• Education in materials and methods of construction.
• Extensive experience on large industrial and hi-tech fabrication projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities with other superintendents.
• Supervise multiple subcontractors and craft employees.
• Manage and abide by all safety protocol.

Skills

Construction management

OSHA 30 Certification

Project management software

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in relevant engineering fields

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

Primavera P6

Job description

The Field Superintendent will work within the Construction Management Department and will report directly to the Project Superintendent and Construction Manager. They will work closely with other field superintendents, superintendents, and subcontractors. The Field Superintendent will be responsible for managing projects from start to finish, ensuring supervision of the project team, scheduling, quality and providing a safe working environment. The Field Superintendent will also supervise multiple subcontractors performing extensive fast‑tracked scope on commercial projects. This position will be fully at the project site located in Portland, OR.

Salary Range: $95,000-$130,000

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day‑to‑day activities with other superintendents, field superintendents, and subcontractors.
• Supervise multiple subcontractors and craft employees.
• Maintain and adjust project schedule daily.
• Manage and abide by all safety protocol.
• Provide resolution to design and constructability issues.
• Respond to customer/client requests and/or issues and develop resolution to problems using technical expertise.
• Interpret and implement proper installations in compliance with local authority permitting, codes and site specifications.
• Provide supporting information regarding field conditions and scope for cost estimates.
• Facilitate contractor activity ensuring performance by all contractual agreements.
• Assist with management project staffing.
• Provide clear communication verbally, written and electronically.
• Work closely with clients, architects, engineers, consultants and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years construction experience required.
• Education background in materials and methods of construction.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• Extensive experience on large industrial and hi‑tech fabrication projects.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Bachelor of Architecture, or equivalent degree and/or equivalent craft‑level work experience.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of all aspects of construction.
• Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method; familiar with CSI specification system for construction.
• Ability to work closely with trade and craft people in a field work situation. Patience and professionalism are essential.
• Skills in handling several work activities at once while frequently interrupted by phone calls and urgent questions on work in progress.
• Training in design and construction document reading, design specifications, survey theory and techniques.
• Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be able to work closely with project owners, architects, engineers, equipment manufacturers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Must be a dedicated team player, self‑starter, flexible, and be able to work well with a variety of personalities and minimal instruction. Must be able to remain calm in high‑pressure situations.
• Must be able to physically access all areas and levels of construction site for work progress review.
• Work schedule must be flexible to allow extended hours or off‑shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences.
• Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Bluebeam.
• Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E‑Builder, Microsoft Project and Primavera P6.
• Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Standing/Walking/Sitting: Workday is a combination of being stationary and moving around the work location.
• Must be able to climb stairs: Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs and work in confined spaces.
• Hands/Arms: Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copier and printer. Frequently operate machinery and will use hands/fingers and legs to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect and position materials.
• Sight: Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus in an outdoor environment. Must be able to safely operate a vehicle with a valid driver’s license. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading printed and digital documents.
• Hearing: Must be able to work in proximity to loud equipment more than 75% of the time. Must be able to wear hearing protection as necessary. Often required to communicate with customers and coworkers in an office setting and on the job site.
• Speech: Ability to communicate laws, ordinances, plans, regulations, protocols, directives and standard operating procedures related to project scope in English.
• Lift/Carry: Must have the ability to lift or manipulate 50 pounds to a height of 3 feet, and carry or push it 50–100 feet.
• Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Must be able to regularly position self in a kneeling, crouching or crawling position for the purpose of examining project work.
• Must use independent judgment, and organizational and problem‑solving skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and advancement opportunities.
• Ongoing professional training and development.
• Comprehensive benefits—including free primary care for you and your family, health insurance, paid time off and a generous retirement plan.
• A culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration and respect.

EEO Statement

Hoffman Construction is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Additional Information

We do not offer sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be able to pass the Hoffman Drug and Alcohol test.