Superintendent - Oregon

Overview

As a leader in the field, we design and build high-performance networks that deliver fast, reliable, and secure connectivity, supporting the digital transformation of businesses, schools, healthcare, and more. At GRC, we believe that great infrastructure is built on two things:
Safety and Innovation.

Safety: This is our #1 priority. From planning to the daily grind, we look out for our crew and our communities.

Innovation: We use the latest methods to build the strongest networks.

We are looking for people who take pride in their trade and want to help us lay the foundation for a safer, more connected future.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a high-performing Superintendent – Underground Utilities based in the Portland, OR area. This position reports to the Director of Operations and represents a pivotal leadership role within our management team. As Glass Roots Construction (GRC) continues to scale, you will be the driving force behind our field operations—shaping our operational standards, mentoring the next generation of Foremen, and ensuring our crews remain safe, productive, and profitable.

Responsibilities

• Executive Leadership: Lead with a positive attitude and serve as a mentor. Provide fair and consistent coaching to Foremen, leading by example to promote professional growth and teamwork.
• Operational Management: Ensure the optimal and efficient use of all resources, including crews, heavy equipment, and materials. Monitor and report productivity rates to ensure work meets schedule constraints.
• Project Strategy: Develop a thorough understanding of project plans, specifications, and schedules. Plan and lay out work effectively, ensuring project-specific needs are acquired before mobilization.
• Quality & Compliance: Inspect field conditions for inaccuracies and cost-saving opportunities. Ensure all work meets or exceeds contract plans, specifications, and industry standards to eliminate rework.
• Safety Oversight: Take personal responsibility for site safety. Identify hazards, implement corrective actions, and ensure all equipment operation and site conditions meet utility safety standards.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary contact for clients, owners, and engineers. Maintain strong business relationships through clear and consistent communication.
• Financial & Resource Tracking: Track completed quantities for accuracy and review unit man-hour performance. Coordinate the purchasing of materials to ensure a constant supply of tools and equipment.

• Management Expertise: Proven experience in construction scheduling, cost control, and the ability to supervise large, multi-disciplinary groups.
• Technical Proficiency: Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, construction contracts, subcontracts, and technical specifications.
• Communication: Ability to initiate and maintain business relationships with owners, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Compliance: Must Have Valid Driver’s License
• Operational Stamina: Ability to work long hours in adverse weather conditions.
• On-call and weekend availability
• Travel is Required

• Licensing: CDL A License and heavy equipment operating experience.
• Specialized Knowledge: Basic knowledge of Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD).
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic math and computer skills to maintain complex project logs and reports.

• Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 Salary, based on experience + 10% Bonus
• Schedule: Day Shift: Monday - Friday & Night Shift: Sunday - Thursday
• Travel Requirements: 100%
• Role Openings: 1
• Target
  
  Start Date:
  
  2-3 weeks from offer
• Interview Process:
• Final Interview
• Conditional offer upon successful background check

Glass Roots Construction (GRC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Glass Roots Construction (GRC) provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to participate in the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of this job, please contact us at GRCJo

The pay range for this role is:

80, USD per year (Portland, OR)