Lead Construction Superintendent – Pipelines & Utilities

JW Fowler; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JW Fowler, a multi-generational infrastructure contractor serving the West Coast, seeks a seasoned Construction Superintendent to lead field teams on pipeline and utility projects in the Northwest. The role emphasizes safety, supervision, and on-site decision making across complex sites.

The position requires 7+ years in construction and at least 4 years in superintendent or field supervision, with strong abilities in planning, communication, and contract administration.

Qualifications

• 7+ years construction experience; 4+ years superintendent or field supervisory experience installing pipelines and utilities.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership, safety, negotiation, planning, and contract administration experience.
• A self-starter, highly motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safety of your operations and employees.
• Supervise field crews and mentor Superintendent I.
• Develop site logistics plan and maintain daily record keeping.
• Review construction documents for completeness and constructability.
• Review and approve the balance of foremen, journeymen, and laborer’s.
• Manage contract administration and meet with subcontractors and the field to maintain communication.
• Develop a program to maintain good client relations involving staff on site.
• Initiate and attend supplementary and regular meetings with clients for problem resolution and planning.
• Oversee and approve monthly cost updates and quarterly cash flow projection.
• Develop and implement a plan for project completion and turnover.
• Collaborate with project partner Superintendents.
• Ensure direct report performance evaluations are completed in a timely fashion.
• Recommend organizations, policy, and procedural or staff changes.
• Review and approve or reject promotions up to the general foreman.
• Help ensure the safety of our team– Everyone is responsible for safety!

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Data analysis

Self-motivation

Job description

JW Fowler, a multi-generational infrastructure contractor serving the West Coast, seeks a seasoned Construction Superintendent to lead field teams on pipeline and utility projects in the Northwest. The role emphasizes safety, supervision, and on-site decision making across complex sites.

The position requires 7+ years in construction and at least 4 years in superintendent or field supervision, with strong abilities in planning, communication, and contract administration.