Superintendent - Buildings

R&H Construction; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

R&H Construction seeks a Superintendent to lead on-site supervision and coordination for large commercial projects around $15+ million. You will ensure safety, schedule, budget, and contract compliance while guiding subcontractors and the field team.

The role requires strong leadership, site management, and the ability to read drawings, manage schedules with MS Project, and coordinate inspections. Travel within a 50-mile radius is common, with occasional longer trips.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years supervising commercial projects.
• Experience managing projects in the $5–$15 million range.
• Proficient with MS Project/Primavera and reading drawings.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the project’s master schedule with MS Project in coordination with the PM.
• Coordinate subcontractors, inspections and daily site operations.
• Oversee the quality control plan and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Manage site documentation and reporting (daily reports, safety records).
• Lead preconstruction and subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Supervise R&H employees and address performance issues.
• Drive to/from jobsite, office, meetings as needed.

Skills

Construction management

MS Project

Communication skills

Leadership

Reading drawings

Safety knowledge

Driving license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

OSHA 10/30 Certification

First Aid/CPR certification

Tools

Primavera

Bluebeam Revu

ERP systems

Job description

Brief Description

The Superintendent is responsible for the on-site supervision, coordination and execution of commercial construction projects ranging from $15+ million. This role ensures projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contract documents, company standards and applicable regulations. The Superintendent serves as the primary field leader, coordinating subcontractors, inspections and daily site operations.

Project Size: $15+ million

Market Sectors: Commercial (office, retail, mixed-use, light industrial, hospitality, senior living, etc.)

Project Types: Ground-up, Large Renovations, Seismic Upgrades, etc.

Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce company safety policies and OSHA regulations
• Ensure pre-task plans, daily inspections, Toolbox Talks, site orientations, etc. are completed
• Address safety issues immediately and document incidents as required

Site Management & Project Execution

• Create and maintain the project’s master schedule using MS Project on coordination with the PM
• Work with project team to assess and resolve constructability issues proactively
• Coordinate construction sequencing and material deliveries
• Maintain proper on-site documentation, including daily reports, inspections, safety records, etc.
• Oversee the quality control plan for the project
• Inspect work in progress to ensure compliance with project requirements
• Arrange all job site inspections, commissioning, etc.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors and suppliers
• Conduct preconstruction and subcontractor coordination meetings
• Supervise R&H employees, including completing evaluations, addressing performance issues, etc.
• Manage punch list and ensure timely completion of work
• Drive to/from jobsite, office, meetings, etc.

Scheduling & Reporting

• Maintain 3-week look ahead schedules
• Track labor, productivity and material deliveries
• Provide regular progress updates and reports to project team
• Identify potential schedule impacts and corrective actions

Communication

• Act as a liaison between the owner, architect, subcontractors, and R&H project team members
• Coordinate information and documentation (RFIs, submittals, field changes, etc.) between R&H, owners, architects, and subcontractors
• Build relationships with clients, architects, and subcontractors
• Communicate tasks clearly and respectfully to R&H employees and subcontractors

Requirements

Qualifications/Skills

• Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, materials, and sequencing
• Thorough knowledge of building codes, safety regulations and inspection processes
• Strong communication skills - written and oral
• Strong leadership skills – ability to manage multiple subcontractors and schedules simultaneously
• Able to read and interpret project drawings and specifications
• Attention to detail, analytical approach to problems
• Current knowledge of safety regulations and codes
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to use independent judgment and independent action
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required

Education/Experience

• 5-10+ years of experience supervising commercial construction projects
• Proven experience managing projects in the $5-$15 million range
• Proficient with construction scheduling software (ex. MS Project, Primavera, etc.)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Proficient with Bluebeam Revu
• Able to navigate in ERP, Safety and HRIS technology tools
• OSHA 10/30-Hour Certification (or able to obtain)
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred

Physical Activities

Key: Rarely (0-20%), Occasionally (21-50%), Frequently (51-80%), and Continuously (81+%)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to:

• Rarely push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds
• Occasional Standing, Walking
• Occasional Stooping
• Occasional Crawling
• Occasional Bending
• Occasional Kneeling and Climbing
• Occasional climbing and working at heights
• Frequent Sitting
• Frequent repetitive motions of hands/wrists
• Continuous Grasping

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Additionally, there is frequent sitting/standing at a desk.

Work Environment

This position is primarily field based at active construction sites. It requires working outdoors in all types of weather. It requires walking, standing, bending, and stooping for extended periods, at times in confined spaces. Work occurs on ladders, scaffolds, and other above ground locations. Employees may be exposed to dust, fumes, noise, and unpleasant variation in temperature. Work requires lifting and carrying heavy objects. Some positions require working around chemicals and caustic compounds. R&H will provide all necessary personal protective equipment to keep you safe. Projects are typically within a 50-mile radius of the office; however, this is not guaranteed and travel may be required.