Industry Careers

Safety Management – Southern Oregon

Salary Range:

• $89,500–$126,700

Position Purpose:

This position is work from home and ideally based in Southern Oregon. It supports the Oregon-Columbia Chapter contractor members in South Portland, Southern Oregon and Central Oregon region through a broad range of activities and responsibilities within of our safety management consultation team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing professional consultative and intervention safety management and loss control services to construction companies participating in a group workers’ compensation insurance program, and other construction employers, as directed. The activities in this role provide support to firms in their efforts to control injuries and losses by establishing and integrating sound, practical, and effective health and safety programs and services.

Job Functions:

• Visit (around 100 total) member company offices and job sites mainly in the Portland Metro South, Southern Oregon and Central Oregon region. At the direction of the director of safety services, you may occasionally be required to provide coverage for peers in other regions of Oregon and Southwest Washington.
• Maintain effective relationships with company principals, safety directors, job site supervisory personnel, and representatives from workers’ compensation insurance carrier, and AGC staff.
• Provide counsel on safety issues and problems regarding state and federal administrative rules and regulations.
• Analyze injury trends, assess exposures and controls, and assist companies in the reduction of injuries and illnesses.
• Consult with employers to recommend effective safety and health strategies and injury prevention methods.
• Compose detailed letters and reports to policyholders to identify problems and solutions and outline recommendations and action plans. Establish agreements and action plans.
• Monitor and document the progress made in controlling losses and communicate updates to appropriate individuals.
• Conduct safety training for firms and employees.
  Support certain staff requirements or other functions, as directed.

Required Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge and understanding of workplace safety; loss control theory and practice; specific to Oregon, Washington, and federal safety rules and requirements.
• Demonstrate a working familiarity with general construction procedures and practices.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of workers’ compensation insurance process.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify occupational hazards and industrial hygiene exposures, recommend appropriate corrective action, translate loss control principles into action plans, and influence change.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement loss-reduction strategies.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of safety and health approaches, along with the ability to apply them in diverse construction-related industries and environments.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize work in a multi-task “field” environment.
• Must be able to professionally communicate in a clear and concise manner, both oral and written (bi-lingual Spanish is desired but not mandatory). This includes being comfortable while speaking publicly and demonstrating training competencies, and publication authorship.

Required Licenses and Certificates:

• Must have a valid Oregon driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to successfully pass a government DMV Drivers record check.
• Five years of increasingly responsible safety and health or loss control experience in construction or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in safety, risk management, or a closely related field is desired.
• A certification in safety or insurance is highly recommended, such as CSP, ARM, CHST, PE, or CIH, but not mandatory if other professional work experience demonstrates strong safety knowledge and acumen along with your work skills and abilities.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• May require extended overnight travel to cover assigned territory or to fulfill essential work functions as directed by the safety director.
• May require some early mornings or late evenings to ensure effective coverage of assigned territory.
• Must be able to function in a variety of construction job environments under varied weather and temperature conditions.
• Must adhere to all company document control procedures. Any work products created or distributed to the potential employee must be maintained in chapter provided electronic systems.
• Requires walking over uneven terrain and around physical obstacles or climbing temporary ramps and ladders.
• Must be able to lift and carry moderately weighted articles (i.e., loading and unloading equipment from work vehicles) up to 50 pounds.
• Must be capable of properly wearing and using the appropriate personal protective equipment depending on the specific environment you are visiting.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally, in-person, over the phone, or any approved computer virtual platform or electronic medium.

AGC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. A formal job offer is not to be considered a contract or definitive offer of employment until all pre-employment expectations and requirements are met.

Contact Amy Borne for more details. Job Posting will close on April 30, 2026.

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Accounts Payable Specialist – Full-time – Oregon City, Ore.

Coffman Excavation is a growing leader in the earthwork industry and they are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team. They take great pride in their work, employees and their community.

This candidate will be detail oriented and organized maintaining a high volume of vendor invoices. 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:

• A/P Processing, matching to purchase orders, packing slips, coding to accounts, data entry and weekly check run
• Ensure A/P Invoices are paid timely and can maintain a healthy relationship with vendors.
• Maintain A/P accounts by matching vendor statements to invoices.

Experience:

• 3+ years’ experience preferred
• Accurate data entry skills
• 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 is a Plus

Salary & Benefits:

• $21.00 an hour starting for the first 90 days
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Plans
• 401(k) plan with company profit sharing contribution
• Paid Holidays

Coffman Excavation is an Equal Opportunity Employer – EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled

If interested, please contact Trislyn at 503-710-0966.

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Payroll & Human Resource Manager – Oregon City, Ore.

Coffman Excavation is a growing leader in the earthwork industry, and they are looking for a Payroll Manager and Human Resource Team Member to join their team. They take great pride in their work, employees and their community.

This candidate will be detail oriented and organized, maintaining a high volume of payroll, union reporting, quarterly and annual tax reporting in addition to processing vendor invoices on occasion. 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 employees. 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.
• Managing and reporting certified payroll requirements.
• Understanding vacation and sick leave accruals and keeping them accurate and up to date.
• Processing quarterly and annual payroll tax reporting to various agencies.
• Prepare monthly union reporting to Operators and Laborers Unions in various states
• Assist in all new hire dispatching requests and setting up new employees in payroll.
• Prepare and manage all union, workers compensation annual audits.
• Prepare any market recovery for unions, when it applies.
• Processing monthly workers compensation and crediting all job related OCIP policies. Owner Contractor Insurance Program.
• Reconciling payroll accruals to general ledger
• Managing Member of Coffman’s Human Resource Team. This includes benefits, disciplinary actions, documentation, workers compensation claims, light duty and layoffs.

Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience preferred
• Accurate data entry skills
• Solid knowledge of all payroll tax reporting and law requirements.
• Experience with administering company benefits and having solid understanding of employee handbook.
• 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

Coffman Excavation is an Equal Opportunity Employer – EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled

If interested, please contact Trislyn at 503-710-0966.

04/28

Warehouse Coordinator – Tualatin, Ore.

As one of the longest standing commercial general contractors in Oregon, Perlo Construction has established a reputation of quality, professionalism, and integrity. Building and growing in nearly every industry, Perlo offers career opportunities in a supportive culture empowering self-starters who thrive in a fun and fast-paced environment. Perlo is consistently listed as a Top Workplace by the Oregonian, one of the 100 Best Companies to work for in Oregon as well as one of Oregon’s 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies.

The position of Warehouse Coordinator routinely transports warehouse tools inventory in a safe and timely manner.

Click here to apply.

Essential Duties:

• Transfers tools, equipment, and materials to and from jobsites and vendors.
• Delivers documents, project plans, and payroll to jobsites.
• Maintains accurate and completes records of tools delivered, shipped, or transferred to and from job sites.

Additional Duties:

• Maintains a clean, neat, and organized work environment.
• Red tags and removes broken tools and equipment from service.
• Loads and unloads warehouse vehicles.
• Maintains company vehicles.
• Operates warehouse forklift and pallet jack.
• Assists in the annual warehouse and job site inventory of all tools, equipment, and materials.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Respectfully takes direction from the Warehouse Manager.
• Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally
• Exhibits good listening and comprehension
• Establishes and maintains effective relations
• Offers assistance and support to co-workers
• Works cooperatively in group situations
• Balances team and individual responsibilities
• Displays passion and optimism
• Adapts to changes in the work environment
• Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or
  unexpected events
• Displays original thinking and creativity
• Displays willingness to make decisions
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
• Able to effectively multitask

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:

High School Diploma or GED. One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of email, word processing, and spreadsheet software. Viewpoint, and/or AIA Construction Software knowledge preferred.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use stairways to climb to multiple floors within office building, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands and fingers to type or dial, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. This position requires frequent computer use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Perlo offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including salary, bonus, medical/dental/vision, vacation/sick/pay and retirement. Perlo is an equal opportunity employer. Inquiries with be handled confidentially.

Click here to apply.

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Payroll Specialist – Tualatin, Ore.

The Payroll Specialist at Perlo Construction LLC supports the Payroll Department by processing union payroll and assisting with related payroll functions. This role is responsible for weekly union payroll processing, employee onboarding documentation, garnishments, subsistence payments, union reporting, and maintaining payroll-related employee records. The Payroll Specialist serves as backup to non-union payroll processing and assists with monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements.

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Essential Duties

1. Processes weekly union payroll, including timecard review, corrections, and data entry.
2. Reviews taxes, garnishments, and other withholdings for accuracy, union compliance, and government compliance then prepare and remit for payment.
3. Processes and responds to verification of employment (VOE) requests.
4. Reviews and responds to Unemployment and Paid Leave claims as well as any necessary tracking.
5. Collects and retains the appropriate employee payroll paperwork, maintains accurate digital and physical payroll records, and administer employee portal access.

Job Duties

• Receives, reviews, and processes weekly timecard data for union payroll; assist with non-union as backup.
• Processes and reviews all off-cycle checks (layoff, final checks, missed hours).
• Reviews taxes, garnishments, and other withholdings for accuracy, union compliance, and government compliance then prepare and remit for payment as needed.
• Collects and retains the appropriate employee payroll paperwork including, but not limited to, W-4’s, I-9’s, union rate changes, union re-rates, garnishments, and direct deposit information.
• Maintains complete and accurate digital and physical files and records.
• Imports and initiates ACH batches as back up.
• Runs direct deposit paystub reports for all companies.
• Remits accounts payable subsistence checks weekly as directed by Payroll Manager.
• Promptly responds to and maintains accurate digital files of unemployment and paid leave claims.
• Updates Leave of Absence tracking sheet.
• Routinely prepare union reports and remit payment as needed.
• Prepare and process job cost allocations for vehicle allowances, truck charges, and other recurring allocations monthly.
• Prepare local, state and federal quarterly reports for union payroll.
• Support AP vendor setup and EFT information.
• Contribute to Market Recovery reporting when applicable.
• Respond to verification of employment (VOE) requests.
• Manages and promptly responds to child support orders, garnishments, and other court‑mandated withholdings, ensuring all actions are properly tracked.
• Administer employee portal access, maintenance, and timecard entry training (when necessary).
• Create and open pay period batches in Viewpoint and the Employee Portal.
• Track time-off approvals and update the internal employee status board daily.
• Inputs and implements annual payroll updates for union employees, including bonuses, union and COLA rate changes, tax rate updates, and medical/benefit premium adjustments, and ensures accurate processing.
• Participates in compliance training with labor laws, tax regulations, union agreements, and industry requirements as directed or approved by payroll and/or accounting leadership.
• Stays current on Vista Viewpoint updates to ensure accurate processing and reporting as directed or approved by payroll and/or accounting leadership.

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

Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school or one to four years of in-house payroll experience including Union agreements and multi-state.

Computer Skills

Job requires specialized computer skills. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of email, word processing, and spreadsheet software. Viewpoint, and/or AIA Construction Software knowledge preferred.

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