Pre-Engineered Metal Building Erector Superintendent

Pre-Engineered Metal Building Erector Superintendent

Address: 9525 Rickreall Road, Rickreall, OR, 97371, US

Compensation: $45.00 - $53.00/hour

Position Title: Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) Erector Superintendent

Company Name: Kroes Northwest

Pay Range: $45 – $53 per hour, plus year-end bonus

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Rickreall, OR

Industry: General Construction (Commercial, Industrial)

Kroes Northwest is hiring a skilled and detail-driven PEMB Erector Superintendent to lead the safe, accurate, and efficient erection of pre-engineered metal buildings on complex commercial and industrial projects. This position is ideal for a seasoned field leader with deep hands‑on PEMB experience who plans ahead, holds tolerances tight, leads with calm authority, and values safety above all. You’ll oversee crews, coordinate crane picks, review anchor bolt layouts, and ensure that steel buildings go up right—the first time.

Kroes Northwest is a family-centered commercial and industrial general contractor that understands what’s at stake in today’s construction world: keeping skilled people working, paychecks consistent, and quality non-negotiable. We value foresight, ownership, and leadership. When you join KNW, you’re joining a crew that respects your expertise and supports your growth.

• Plan and lead all PEMB erection activities: steel delivery, staging, framing, bracing, paneling, doors, and trim
• Verify site conditions, foundations, anchor bolt placement, and tolerances prior to mobilization
• Review and interpret PEMB manufacturer drawings, erection manuals, and structural specs
• Coordinate lift plans, crane scheduling, and sequencing of work
• Ensure buildings are erected plumb, square, and true to specification
• Supervise PEMB erection crews, ironworkers, and foremen with steady leadership
• Assign daily tasks and ensure productivity, professionalism, and morale
• Mentor crew leads and teach best practices instead of micromanaging
• Create a respectful, results-driven jobsite culture
• Enforce OSHA, site-specific, and company safety protocols—especially fall protection
• Conduct daily safety meetings, pre-task plans, and rigging checks
• Stop unsafe work immediately without hesitation
• Participate in safety audits and incident reviews
• Develop look-ahead schedules for all steel erection activities
• Coordinate closely with PMs, crane providers, concrete crews, and other trades
• Communicate delays, field constraints, or changes clearly and promptly
• Ensure accuracy in primary and secondary framing, panels, trim, and accessories
• Confirm installation aligns with manufacturer specs and engineered details
• Lead punch list and rework activities with urgency and ownership
• Maintain daily reports, manpower logs, and equipment usage
• Track production progress versus budget and timeline
• Support Project Managers with field notes for change orders and status updates

• 5–10 years of direct PEMB erection experience
• 3+ years in a superintendent or lead foreman role
• In-depth knowledge of PEMB systems, erection tolerances, rigging, and sequencing
• Proficient with manufacturer erection drawings and structural details
• Excellent leadership, communication, and planning skills
• Valid driver’s license

• OSHA 30 certification
• Experience coordinating anchor bolt and foundation interface
• Familiarity with tablets and construction management software
• Prior work on commercial, industrial, or agricultural PEMB projects

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off:
  Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Days
• Retirement Savings Program
• Weekly Pay Cycle
• Travel Projects with Per Diem
• Company Vehicle Provided
• Tech Package:
  Smartphone or tablet
• Annual company Trips and Team Events
• Paid Training and Certifications
• Safety Equipment Provided
• Referral Bonus Program
• Profit Sharing / Employee Stock Options
• Prevailing Wage Projects

Full‑Time

Monday – Friday

Early morning and extended hours may be required depending on project demands

Onsite at commercial and industrial job sites throughout the region

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

A background check will be completed as part of the onboarding process, in compliance with applicable laws.