Industrial Construction Superintendent

Disrupt X Talent LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Disrupt X Talent LLC in Portland seeks an experienced Industrial Construction Superintendent to run the field side of complex mechanical installations from layout through startup. You will lead self-performed crews and subcontractors, manage site safety, oversee live facility outages, and act as the primary on-site client contact.

This role focuses on delivering projects on time and safely, with responsibility for field leadership, coordination of multi-vendor sites, and involvement in site

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years in industrial construction.
• 3–5+ years operating as a superintendent or lead field role.
• Strong background in mechanical systems, rigging, and reading complex industrial drawings (GAs, P&IDs, schematics).
• Experience with pipefitter/ironworker/mill maintenance supervision is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct industrial construction projects, equipment installations, and commissioning from mobilization to turnover.
• Lead self-performed crews and subcontractors, manage site safety, oversee outages.
• Act as the primary on-site client contact and coordinates multi-vendor sites.
• Conduct site visits and bid walks; collaborate with engineering on solutions and proposals.

Skills

Field leadership

Safety management

Reading drawings GA/P&IDs

Project coordination

Travel flexibility

Job description

Location: Portland, OR area (field-based, covering the Pacific Northwest and California)

Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $90,000 - $120,000 base salary, plus completion bonuses for successful projects and annual bonuses for upsells and new business.

We are seeking a seasoned Industrial Construction Superintendent based primarily in the Portland area to run the field side of complex mechanical installations from layout through startup. You will lead self-performed crews and subcontractors, manage site safety, oversee live facility outages, and serve as the primary on-site client point of contact. Beyond execution, you will lead site visits and help shape upcoming projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Field Leadership: Direct industrial construction projects, equipment installations, and commissioning from mobilization to turnover. Coordinate multi-vendor sites, self-performed crews, and subcontractors.
• Planning & Quality: Review installation drawings, verify layouts, manage 2-3 week look-ahead schedules, and inspect work for dimensional and qualitative accuracy.
• Safety & Compliance: Oversee site safety programs, daily JHAs, tailboards, and client LOTO protocols within live, operating facilities.
• Project Growth: Conduct independent site visits and bid walks, identify client pain points, collaborate with engineering on solution concepts, and generate project proposals.

What You Need

• Experience: 8–10+ years in industrial construction, with 3–5+ years operating as a superintendent or in a lead field role. Strong background in mechanical systems, rigging, and reading complex industrial drawings (GAs, P&IDs, schematics). Individuals who came up through the ranks as a pipefitter, ironworker, or mill maintenance supervisor also make a great fit.
• Technical Fluency: Working knowledge of electrical and controls installation, laser alignment tools, and layout equipment (total station/laser levels).
• Preferences: Millwright background or wood products/process industry exposure strongly preferred.
• Travel: Ability to travel flexibly across the Pacific Northwest and California.