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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 a commercial projects. This position will be fully at the project site located in Portland, OR.
Salary Range: $95,000-$130,000
Essential 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.
- Must be able to interpret and implement proper installations in compliance with all 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 agreement.
- Assist with management project staffing.
- Provide clear communication verbally, written and electronically.
- Work closely with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors.
Qualifications:
Professional Experience and Education
- A minimum of 5 years' construction experience required.
- Education background in materials and methods of construction.
- OHSA 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.
Position Related Skills
- 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 to being able to maintain a cooperative attitude through pressure situations.
- 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, and Outlook) and Bluebeam.
- Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E-Builder, Microsoft Project, and Primavera Project Planner(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 about 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 operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Frequently operates 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 an activity 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.
- Bending/Twisting: Frequent.
- 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.
About Us
Build What Matters. Create What’s Next.
Hoffman Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing builder specializing in technically complex, sustainable projects across advanced technology, mission critical, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Since 1922, we’ve grown from entrepreneurial roots into a multi-billion-dollar, employee-owned enterprise—now a dynamic family of companies with a national presence and a legacy of excellence.
At Hoffman Construction, your potential has room to grow. Whether you're on a jobsite or in a corporate office, you’ll be empowered to take initiative, explore new paths, and shape the future of construction. We believe in building opportunity together—by unlocking talent, inspiring innovation, and driving forward the ideas that make a difference.
Join us and benefit from:
- Competitive pay and advancement opportunities
- Ongoing professional training and development
- Comprehensive benefits—including free primary care for you and your family through our dedicated clinics, health insurance, paid time off, and a generous retirement plan.
- A culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and respect.
We’re hiring across all departments. Discover your future with us.
https://www.hoffmancorp.com/careers/
Application review will consider without limitation the following criteria: qualifications, education, and experience specific to the job description/duties as well as prior experience with Hoffman Construction. Applicants must be able to pass the Hoffman Drug and Alcohol test.
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.
This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed by employees. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required of the employee of this job. Furthermore, this description is subject to change at the discretion of the company, with or without notice.
**Please note, we are not able to offer sponsorship for this position. **
