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Construction Superintendent

JW Fowler
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2026

About the Company



For three generations, we’ve dedicated our lives to supporting infrastructure on the West Coast. Excellence and integrity in our work is non-negotiable. From a small, family-owned company, we’ve grown to serve communities all throughout Washington, Oregon, and California. Our passion for our craft and dedication to solving challenges with ingenuity motivate us to continuously grow and improve.



About the Role



The following duties are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed as deemed appropriate by management at any time.



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!



Qualifications



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



Required Skills



  • Ability to analyze and interpret data to guide decision making
  • A team player who can effectively function with a diverse group of people to achieve a common goal




To all recruitment agencies: James W. Fowler Company does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs or phone calls. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, James W. Fowler Company employees or any other company location.

Salary : $130,000 - $165,000

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