Ensure strict adherence to project-specific safety protocols.
Monitor, edit and update project safety documents, recording meetings, filing, mailing, and distributing safety correspondence.
Communicate progress, constraints, and all other status to the Project Safety Manager.
Respond and coordinate trainings meet Safety Department standards of Hoffman Construction and the project.
Ensure OSHA 300 logs are managed and updated accordingly.
Hands/Arms: Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery. Frequently operates machinery and will use hand/fingers and legs to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, and position materials.
Establish and maintaining department records and files from the safety department and project team members.
Requirements
microsoft office
high school
3 years
osha
driver's license
safety compliance
Lift/Carry: Must have the ability to lift or manipulate fifty pounds to a height of three feet and carry or push it 50-100 feet.
Speech: Ability to communicate laws, ordinances, plans, regulations, protocols, directives, and standard operating procedures related to project scope in English.
General construction knowledge and ability to understand construction terminology and process preferred.
Must be able to physically access all areas and levels of construction site for work progress review.
Must be able to climb stairs, to ascend and descend ladders, scaffold, inspect confined or underground spaces.
Hearing: Must be able to work in proximity to loud equipment mor than 75% of the time. Must be able to wear hearing protection, as necessary. Often required to communicate with customers and co-workers in an office setting and on the job site.
Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and on active construction sites.
A Minimum of three (3) years’ administrative support experience is required.
Provide clear communication, verbally, written, and electronically.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams, and DocuSign.
Ability to manage several work activities at once while frequently interrupted by phone calls and urgent questions on work in progress.
Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Must be able to regularly position self in a kneeling, crouching or crawling position for purpose of examining project work.
Ability to work closely with trade and craft people in a field work situation. Patience and professionalism are essential to being able to maintain a cooperative attitude through pressure situations.
High School diploma or GED required.
A strong commitment to safety compliance with OSHA standards and site-specific requirements.
Advanced visual observation and interpretation skills.
Demonstrate assertiveness, self-starter with the skills to research and complete tasks with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment.
Sigh: Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus in an outdoor environment. Must be able to safely operate a vehicle with a valid driver’s license. The work is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading print and digital documents.
Work schedule must be flexible to allow for extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences.
Must be able to exercise good judgement, show initiative, be proactive, and take ownership of issues to ensure tasks are completed to a high standard of quality and accuracy.
Must use independent judgment, organizational and critical thinking skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results.
Must be a dedicated team player, self-starter, flexible and able to work well with a variety of personalities and minimal instruction. Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations is required.
Strong organizational skills and possess excellent collaboration with team members.
Benefits
Ongoing professional training and development
Competitive pay and advancement opportunities
Comprehensive benefits—including free primary care for you and your family through our dedicated clinics, health insurance, paid time off, and a generous retirement plan.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
no sponsorship offered for this position.
Security clearance
applicants must pass the hoffman drug and alcohol test.
The firm was established in Portland in 1922 by Lee Hawley Hoffman.
D1X semiconductor plant
Notable Project
Constructed Intel’s D1X semiconductor plant, showcasing its expertise in high-tech projects.
2025
Headquarters Move
Relocated its headquarters to Lake Oswego in 2025, demonstrating bold strategic moves.
The firm has evolved from building apartment blocks to large-scale civic and high-tech projects.
Headquartered in Oregon, it grew to become the largest general contractor based in the Pacific Northwest, expanding into over a dozen states and overseas.
It delivers preconstruction, new construction, renovations, tenant improvements, and heavy‑civil services through both traditional and collaborative methods like CM/GC and design-build.
Through its in‑house divisions—concrete, mechanical, electrical, commissioning and surveying—it self‑performs critical components to optimize schedules and control quality.
Known for iconic projects such as the Oregon Convention Center, Fox Tower, Portland International Airport expansions.
It specializes in sectors including commercial, industrial, data centers, healthcare, government, and water projects.
Over its century-long history it introduced innovations like lean construction, BIM/VDC, off‑site fabrication and advanced scheduling to tackle technical challenges.
Employee-owned since inception, its structure aligns field execution with ownership.
Despite its size, the firm retains a willingness to dive into unusual challenges—such as renovating the Space Needle at height or framing cultural landmarks like the Japanese Garden.
Culture + Values
We value people above everything else. Safety is the foundation of Hoffman’s culture, permeating every level of our organization.
Building Forward – an unrivaled can-do, does-do mentality; willing to take on the big, the scary, the never-been-done-before; thriving on challenges; helping people achieve their full potential.
Vision: We help people achieve their full potential… earn that trust by pushing the entire team to achieve their best, delivering on promises, and constantly setting new industry standards for safety, quality, cost control, schedule, and sustainability.
Collaborative culture based on open, direct, and honest communication, early involvement of key participants, and valuing insight from every team member to promote innovation and outstanding performance.
Employee-ownership model: employees and shareholders are the same, creating long-term accountability and better outcomes for clients and community.
Environment + Sustainability
Highest-rated LEED
LEED Certification Achievement
The Holy Wisdom Monastery holds the highest LEED v2.2-New Construction rating in the U.S., demonstrating exceptional sustainability performance.
100% renewable energy
Microgrid Energy Source
The Dominican Sisters Convent features a fully renewable energy microgrid, ensuring sustainable and resilient power generation.
Two net‑zero energy projects: Holy Wisdom Monastery (Madison, WI) and Dominican Sisters Convent (San Rafael, CA) now generate more solar energy on‑site than they consume annually.
Holy Wisdom Monastery's Retreat & Guest House added solar + ground‑source heat pump technology in 2023.
Dominican Sisters Convent includes on‑site EV charging and grid‑outage resilience features.
Sustainability leader Henry Hundt oversees projects with confirmed net‑zero performance, which will be closely monitored in the coming years.
An Integrated Total Project Management (TPM) process focuses on efficient, healthy, cost‑effective building solutions that minimize environmental impact and reduce long‑term facility costs.
Inclusion & Diversity
Rollout of 'Tough Enough to Talk' mental‑health campaign to normalize transparent conversations about mental health issues.
Implementation of Green Dot and RISE Up programs on jobsites over the past three years to combat bullying and racism.
Awarded Wisconsin DOT Secretary’s Golden Shovel for exceeding goals in supporting Disadvantaged Business Enterprises.
Public commitment to meeting or exceeding institutional subcontracting goals on every project to mentor and grow small businesses into general contractors.
University internship and new graduate programs recruiting top talent; explicit commitment to providing accommodations and welcoming applicants of all abilities.