Construction Field Superintendent

Hoffman Construction • Portland, OR

33d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Hoffman Construction is seeking a Field Superintendent. This individual will work with our project management team and our subcontractors to manage day-to-day site activities, driving field execution, and ensuring alignment with project schedule, safety standards, quality expectations, and design intent. The Field Superintendent plays a critical leadership role, directing trade partners, supervisors, and field staff across multiple scopes in a complex mission-critical environment. The position requires experience in managing high-volume structural, CSA, and MEP scopes in parallel with the ability to anticipate challenges and proactively resolve coordination issues in the field. The available positions are located on either a large-scale semi-conductor project in Boise, ID or on a hyper-scale data center project site near Amarillo, TX.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all field construction activities, including civil, structural, architectural and MEP trades, collaborating closely with project engineers, construction managers, building superintendents and other field superintendents.
• Direct the daily work of multiple subcontractors and ensure compliance with design, specifications, and schedules.
• Drive execution of short-interval plans and look ahead schedules; ensure alignment with the overall master schedule.
• Monitor field productivity, identify constraints, and implement corrective measures to maintain momentum.
• Lead daily supervisor coordination meetings, trade walks, and safety briefings.
• Ensure strict adherence to project-specific safety protocols and participate in safety audits and incident investigations.
• Monitor field installations for quality, adherence to design, and compliance with building codes and specifications.
• Collaborate with QA/QC teams to coordinate inspections, punch lists, and system turn over milestones.
• Support commissioning efforts by ensuring system readiness and trade participation in functional testing.
• Maintain details daily field reports, progress photos and as-built documentation.
• Communicate progress, constraints, and labor status to the Building Superintendent.
• Review and provide feedback on RFIs, submittals, cost estimates, and construction documentation as it relates to field conditions.
• Provide resolution to design and constructability issues.
• Respond to 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.
• Facilitate contractor activity ensuring performance to all contractual agreements.
• Assist with management project staffing.
• Provide clear communication, verbally, written, and electronically.
• Collaborate closely with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees