Industry Careers

Payroll Specialist – Oregon City, Ore.

Coffman Excavation is a growing leader in the earthwork industry. We are looking for a Payroll Specialist with a construction background to join our team. We take great pride in our work, employees and our community.

This candidate will be detail oriented and organized, with the ability to manage a high volume of payroll, employee benefits, and related administrative tasks, while also processing vendor invoices as needed. This position requires a reliable, motivated and productive employee that is willing to learn and grow with the company. The job location is in Oregon City, Oregon.

Schedule: Monday through Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Job Tasks:

• Payroll processing weekly salary payroll for approximately 30 non-union employee’s. Making tax payments and garnishment payments.
• Payroll processing and assisting weekly for approximately 200 union employees in various states. Making tax payments, and garnishment payments.
• Understanding vacation and sick leave accruals and keeping them accurate and up to date.
• Prepare monthly union dues transactions for Operators and Laborers Unions.
• Provide assistance with employee setup as needed.
• Assist employees with managing timecards and navigating software programs.

Experience:

• Background in the construction industry
• Union and non-union in-house payroll processing
• 5+ years’ experience preferred
• Accurate data entry skills
• Solid knowledge of all payroll and law requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Experience with Viewpoint Construction Accounting Software is a Plus

Education:

• High School Diploma
• 2 year Associates Degree

Salary & Benefits:

• $80,000 to $100,000 annual salary – depending on experience and qualifications.
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life & Disability Insurance Plans – full premium paid for employee and dependents.
• 401(k) plan with company profit sharing contribution annually
• Long-term disability insurance paid
• Employee Assistance Program available
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Year-end bonus depending on company profits

To Apply:

Email your resume and cover letter to: info@coffmanteam.com

10/8

Project Assistant – Salem, Ore.

HP Civil Mission: To be the sought-out general contractor that our clients prefer to have construct their projects. We strive to always bring value to our clients, employees, and subcontractors. Our vision is to build our organization into a top-tier company known for employing the highest caliber construction professionals in the industry who work to satisfy our clients. Our values serve as a moral compass for the company and its employees. Honesty Prevails is the guiding principle that directs our company in all that we do.

Position Summary: The Project Assistant provides administrative and clerical support as a member of the project management team.

Essential Functions

• Document control
• Includes corresponding with subs and suppliers to get project specific submittals and required documents
• Uploading project correspondence (Submittals, RFI’s, pay information, QC testing documentation) to the platforms used on various projects (DocExpress/AASHTOWare/ProCore/Sharepoint etc.) and being proficient in these systems
• Relay information to project manager/project engineer and project supervisor as applicable
• Relay information to subcontractors/suppliers related to applicable scope
• Quantity tracking
• Working with project management and supervision to acquire and track/file quantity information from the field for quick reference
• Maintaining consistent logs of materials received including aggregate, asphalt, concrete or any other materials the project is using and needs to understand usage
• Maintaining consistent logs of subcontract pay items including for example flagging hours and saw-cutting
• Periodic comparison of quantity logs with owner pay estimates – work with PM to correct and understand deficiencies or overruns
• Work with PM on daily items
• Participate in weekly meetings for assigned projects
• Assist PM/PE with subcontract creation – perform follow up with subcontractors to ensure that an executed agreement is received and countersigned prior to sub mobilization onsite
• Assist PM/PE with purchase order creation – perform follow up with suppliers as needed to ensure project procurement deadlines are met, based on conversations with PM as to material needs throughout the duration of the project
• Work with AP to get new vendors set up in Vista – sub outreach as needed
• Data entry
• Document handling, filing, and scanning
• Estimating assistance as available and as needed – DBE outreach, good faith efforts, filing quotes
• Basic administrative tasks
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to anticipate needs and be self-directed
• Detail oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong office and time management skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Qualifications and Requirements

• Basic computer skills
• Highly motivated and able to interact with diverse groups
  Working Conditions
• Traditional office environment, Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week, additional OT as needed and approved.

HP Civil offers healthcare, retirement, and profit-sharing plan to our employees.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. HP Civil is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information

Tessa McGill
hr@hpcivil.com
8795 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, OR 97317
503-769-2466

8/26 

Project Engineer – Portland, Ore.

Arctic is hiring a Project Engineer to join their commercial mechanical and plumbing construction team in Portland, Oregon.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to build a long-term career in construction management. Mechanical or plumbing experience is preferred but not required. Arctic is looking for someone who is organized, motivated, technically curious, and ready to take on increasing responsibility, and offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package.

In this role, you’ll work directly with experienced project managers, field leaders, subcontractors, vendors, engineers, and general contractors to help manage commercial mechanical and plumbing projects from startup through closeout.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate submittals, RFIs, procurement, and project documentation
• Review drawings, specifications, and construction documents
• Track equipment, materials, lead times, and deliveries
• Assist with project schedules, budgets, change orders, and cost tracking
• Coordinate with field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and general contractors
• Attend project and coordination meetings
• Visit jobsites and develop a strong understanding of how mechanical systems are built
• Assist with QA/QC, commissioning, punch lists, and project closeout
• Take on increasing project management responsibility as your experience grows

What They’re Looking For

• Strong organization and follow-through
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working with both field personnel and office/project teams
• Interest in construction, engineering, and how buildings are built
• Construction Management, Engineering, or similar degree preferred
• Previous construction experience preferred, but not required

Why Join Arctic?

• Arctic wants to develop project engineers into project managers and future leaders within the company.
• You’ll gain experience in HVAC, plumbing, piping, sheet metal, fabrication, BIM/VDC, estimating, procurement, cost management, scheduling, and field operations.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to learn a technical trade, take on real responsibility, and grow quickly within a construction company, they’d like to hear from you. If you’re Interested, email jobs@arctic.biz.

8/25

Project Manager – Tualatin, Ore.

Summary

A Project Manager’s job is to plan and supervise a wide range of construction projects from start to finish. You will organize and oversee construction procedures and ensure they are completed in a timely and efficient manner by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties

1. Oversees each project from conception to the finished structure.
2. Interfaces with both construction professionals and the client on a day-to-day basis.
3. Reads blueprints, structural drawings, and plan sets.

Apply for the position at Perlo Construction.

Job Duties

• Oversees each project from conception to the finished structure.
• Interfaces with both construction professionals and the client on a day-to-day basis.
• Reads blueprints, structural drawings, and plan sets.
• Maintains a strong knowledge of construction materials, processes, verbiage, and equipment.
• Creates and updates the project budget.
• Estimates both construction management and self-perform work items.
• Creates and updates the project schedule.
• Reviews and negotiates with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Prepares and presents the project proposal, clarifications, alternates, and value engineering to clients and architects.
• Works with the Senior Project Manager and Executive Leadership to negotiate owner contracts.
• Reviews and processes subcontracts and subcontractor change orders.
• Reviews and processes submittals, RFI’s, change proposals, and owner change orders.
• Authors project meeting minutes.
• Conducts onsite meetings with the client, architect, subcontractors, and construction crew.
• Collaborates with the architect, subcontractors, and construction crew to ensure feasibility of each project.
• Identifies and responds to potential issues throughout the life of the project to minimize the potential negative impacts and help ensure the safety of the work.
• Prepares and submits project billings to clients.
• Reviews and approves vendor and subcontractor payments.
• Prepares and submits cost projections.
• Supports the quality control and punch list process.
• Assists in marketing and business development efforts.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Respectfully takes direction from the Senior Project Manager and Vice President of Construction.
• Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Interpersonal Skills

• Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally
• Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form
• Exhibits good listening and comprehension
• Selects and uses appropriate communication methods
• Writes clearly and informatively
• Able to effectively multitask
• Displays passion and optimism
• Inspires respect and trust
• Confronts difficult situations
• Uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts
• Adapts to changes in the work environment
• Varies communication style to meet needs
• Establishes and maintains effective relations
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
• Exhibits tact and consideration
• Works cooperatively in group situations
• Works actively to resolve conflicts
• Balances team and individual responsibilities
• Communicates changes effectively
• Prepares and supports those affected by change
• Exhibits confidence in self and others
• Inspires and motivates others to perform well
• Cost management
• Risk-management
• Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Changes approach or method to best fit the situation
• Displays ability to influence key decision-makers
• Uses authority appropriately to accomplish goals
• Displays original thinking and creativity
• Displays willingness to make decisions
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
• Includes appropriate people in decision-making process
• Makes timely decisions
• Ability to work independently

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises project engineers in the Construction Services Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education & Experience

Three to five year(s) related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience

Apply for the position at Perlo Construction.

6/27

HVAC Technician – Portland, Ore.

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This position is open until filled. Candidates will be reviewed on a two week cadence.

Hello, we’re Metro! Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today, and tomorrow.
 
The Oregon Zoo is looking to hire a HVAC Technician. In this role you will have the opportunity to work in the zoo’s HVAC department, which is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. These systems are vital to ensure the comfort and safety of animals and guests. The position offers opportunities to work on a variety of projects, maintain critical systems, and make a positive impact on the overall mission of the zoo.

As the HVAC Technician you will:

• Serve as a technical expert for HVAC/R and associated trades and consult with the Facilities Systems Manager, maintenance leads, and other staff as necessary to determine overall HVAC requirements.
• Coordinate and document contracted services for maintenance, repair, replacement, installation, and evaluation of building systems and components.
  Operate, maintain, and repair mechanical, refrigeration, and plumbing systems, including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, system optimizations, seasonal adjustments, space utilization, occupancy, and other facility needs.
• Assist the public and employees in a professional, courteous, and positive manner.
• Respond to various urgent maintenance issues, building emergencies and weather related issues.
• Reports to work as essential personnel regardless of building closures.

Attributes for success:

• Knowledge of and ability to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC/R such as Geothermal heat pumps, heat recovery, and other commercial high efficiency systems that utilize electronic control systems such as direct digital controls (DDC) while observing professional and technical services standards, practices, methods, and using the tools of the HVAC/R trade.
• Ability to operate, maintain, and repair mechanical refrigeration systems including large industrial chillers, evaporators, and condensers for aquatic pools, large bodies of water as well as space cooling while maintaining chemical balances for these systems.
• Ability to work independently, be self-directed and work as a member of a team.
• Knowledge and ability to understand and observe Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations of the HVAC/R trade.
• Knowledge of standard maintenance practices, procedures and techniques. Ability to obtain and maintain all required licenses and certifications.
• Ability to perform (with or without a reasonable accommodation) the physical demands in the work environment and operate the tools and equipment.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Metro, we strive to cultivate diversity, advance equity, and practice inclusion in all of its work. This means attracting and empowering a workforce that is inclusive of a broad range of human qualities. Workplace diversity is both a moral imperative and a business strength, essential to providing quality support and services to our region. Metro’s goal is to hire, develop and retain highly skilled and talented individuals across all departments and programs who best reflect the diversity of our community.

Learn more about Metro’s Diversity Action Plan

To Qualify

• We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant.

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED certificate and,
• HVAC apprenticeship and trade certification or equivalent and,
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in HVAC/R maintenance, repair, installation, and operations or, 
• Any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Required:

• Driver’s license
• Valid Oregon PJ, LME, LBE, LEA, or BME license.

Ability to obtain or possess:

• ORACCA brazing certification or similar brazing certification.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• EPA Section 608 Universal Refrigerants Handlers certification.

Work schedule:

• Tuesday–Saturday from 6:00 am–2:30 pm on-site.

Driving Record Check

The candidate selected for the position will need to pass a Driving Record check prior to being hired. Speeding tickets do not necessarily preclude employment and will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

If this statement is true for you, then you may be ineligible to apply:

If you were terminated for cause during any employment with Metro, or resigned in lieu of termination, you may be ineligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years.

Compensation and Representation

The full-salary range for this position is step 1: $43.53 per hour to step 5: $54.83 per hour. However, unless a candidate’s qualifications justify, based on the Oregon Pay Equity Act requirements and Metro’s internal equity review process, the appointment will likely be made between step 1: $43.53 per hour to the equity range step 4: $51.76 per hour.

This position is eligible for overtime and is represented by LiUNA 483 union. It is classified as an HVAC Technician.

Classification descriptions are typically written broadly and do not include the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions. View the classification description.

Questions?

• Recruiter: Christina Rentas
• Email: christina.rentas@oregonmetro.gov

Location: Oregon Zoo: 4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR 97221

Hourly Wage: $43.53 – $54.83

Click here to apply. 

5/29

Plans Examiner, Senior – Eugene, Ore.

Salary $40.63–$54.27 Hourly

Lane County Public Works

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This position plays a critical role in protecting public health, safety, and welfare by ensuring that buildings and structures throughout the community are designed and constructed in compliance with applicable building codes and regulations.

Under the supervision of the Building Official, this role is responsible for reviewing plans and specifications for new construction, alterations, and repairs to verify compliance with State Building Codes, approved plans, and local rules and ordinances. The position also performs inspections for a wide range of building types and construction activities, applying sound judgment and technical expertise to ensure code compliance and safe construction practices.

In addition to technical review and inspection work, this position serves as a key point of contact for developers, designers, contractors, and property owners. The role requires clear communication and a customer-service mindset to help identify issues early, explain code requirements, and collaboratively resolve concerns to support efficient, compliant development.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys balancing technical expertise with public service and collaborative problem-solving.

About the Division

The Land Management Division includes the following programs: Land Use Planning, Building Safety, Administration, and Code Compliance. The Division provides essential services to the community, including issuing planning, building, and septic permits; reviewing building plans; inspecting structures for compliance with state and national code standards; and responding to code compliance concerns. Our work supports safe development, regulatory compliance, and responsive customer service for residents, businesses, and industry professionals.

Schedule

Monday–Friday; 8 am–5 pm

*This is an AFSCME represented position*

Qualifications

Training:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Additional specialized training in engineering, architecture or a related field is desirable.

Experience:

• Three years of responsible plans examination experience.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Licensing Requirements:

• Possession of ICC Certified Building Plans Examiner (B3) and Oregon Inspector Certificate (the Oregon Inspector Certificate within 6-months of appointment) OR Oregon Code Certification as an A-level Plans Examiner (PEA).
• Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license at time of application, and a valid Oregon Driver’s license by time of appointment.

AND

• Possession of a valid ICC Certified Fire Plans Examiner (F3) and Oregon Inspector Certificate (the Oregon Inspector Certificate within 6-months of appointment) OR Oregon Code Certification as a Fire and Life Safety Plans Examiner.

Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Click here for more information or to apply.

5/21