Industrial Construction Superintendent

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.

Qualifications

· 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.