Construction Jobs in Oregon
Construction jobs in Oregon are concentrated in residential and commercial building, infrastructure, and civil works, with strong demand from entry-level laborers through experienced project superintendents. Portland, Bend, and Eugene lead hiring activity, where major employers like Hoffman Construction, Walsh Construction, and Pacific Excavation maintain consistent workforces. The most sought-after specialties right now are electrical work, concrete forming, and heavy equipment operation. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.
Summary
The Generation, T&D Project Management Office provides project and construction management services in the delivery of a large portion of PGE’s capital portfolio. The Gen T&D PMO manages, coordinates, constructs and puts into service some of the most complex and critical projects within the PGE portfolio to help achieve both near term and long-term objectives working with great people and leveraging sound project management & construction management principles and processes.
The Generation Construction Manager is a key member of the Construction Management team that leads the contracted construction activities within PGE’s Generation Department safely, with the highest quality, on time and within budget.
This position will also provide input and guidance during a project’s pre-design, engineering and final design phases.
- Position is open to senior or staff level experience, see determining qualifications below. Posted at senior level.
Position Summary
Provides engineering and project-related support, technical project and construction management and maintenance services for all asset classes, as well as planning and design of new and/or upgrade installation projects as required by PGE customers. Provides contract management, coordination and inspection expertise for construction and maintenance projects. Work locations may be on site throughout the PGE territory as well as locations outside of the service territory where PGE owned assets are located. Remote work will be limited.
Responsibilities
Safety Practices and Training Assures project safety by establishing and maintaining effective communication between engineering, plant/operations personnel and construction participants and by ensuring the use of safe working practices in accordance with company safety culture, safety programs and policies, and relevant state and federal laws, regulations and requirements; designs and provides plant safety training to contractors when necessary.
Project Planning Delineates the scope, budgeting, scheduling, and performance requirements for the most complex generation, general facilities and switchyard/substation construction and major maintenance projects; establishes project implementation plans; oversees preparation of bid documents, conduct of site visits and review and evaluation of bid proposals; negotiates contract terms and makes recommendations for contract awards for the most complex projects; uses proven project management tools and systems.
Environmental Requirements Oversees and ensures coordination of permit/environmental requirements for highly environmentally sensitive and the most complex projects; provides updates to PGE’s Environmental Services.
Constructability Oversees and provides authoritative advice on integrating construction knowledge into the conceptual planning, design, construction and field operations of a project with the goal to achieve timely, accurate and cost-effective overall project objectives; reviews construction processes for the most complex projects from start to finish during preconstruction phase; identifies obstacles before the project is built to reduce or prevent errors, delays and cost overruns.
Project Coordination Manages multidiscipline construction activities with plant/operations management and maintenance personnel and consultants for the most complex projects; monitors project status to ensure schedule is maintained and completion is timely; tracks budget; assesses project performance; reports progress; identifies potential problems; evaluates effectiveness of project processes; ensures construction and maintenance activities support plant outage windows and operations priorities.
Contract Administration For the most complex projects, screens potential bidders on contracts, manages contracts as PGE representative, monitors contractors’ work and verifies materials and workmanship to ensure deliverables meet contract specifications, designs and general terms & conditions; ensures compliance with permits; negotiates changes with contractor and prepares change orders; reviews and approves payment of invoices.
Claims and Issue Resolution Develops effective communications and mechanisms for resolving conflicts; identifies and resolves contractor performance issues or problems and contractor claims, including settling disputes with and among contractors and subcontractors.
Qualifications
Required, Senior Level:
Education Requires a bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or other related field or equivalent experience.
Experience Eight or more years in managing complex construction projects or related field.
Valid Driver's License required
Required, Staff Level:
Education Requires a bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or other related field or equivalent experience.
Experience Five or more years in managing complex construction projects or related field.
Valid Driver's License required
Preferred:
CCM or PMP current certification
Advanced experience and knowledge in multi-use commercial and industrial construction projects and management
Advanced knowledge of generation plant design, operation, construction processes and maintenance practices
Advanced knowledge of procurement and contract administration, including PGE policies and procedures
Advanced knowledge of process, procedures for project controls and estimates.
Advanced knowledge of heavy civil construction materials, processes and equipment
Advanced knowledge of federal and state safety laws, regulations and requirements and company safety practices, policies, program and reporting requirements Intermediate computer skills using software applications for construction project management
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Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity.
PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.
Join us today and power your potential!
Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.
PGE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Recruiter associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting talentacquisition@pgn.com or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process.
To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.
At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.
Summary
The Generation, T&D Project Management Office provides project and construction management services in the delivery of a large portion of PGE’s capital portfolio. The Gen T&D PMO manages, coordinates, constructs and puts into service some of the most complex and critical projects within the PGE portfolio to help achieve both near term and long-term objectives working with great people and leveraging sound project management & construction management principles and processes.
The Generation Construction Manager is a key member of the Construction Management team that leads the contracted construction activities within PGE’s Generation Department safely, with the highest quality, on time and within budget.
This position will also provide input and guidance during a project’s pre-design, engineering and final design phases.
- Position is open to senior or staff level experience, see determining qualifications below. Posted at senior level.
Position Summary
Provides engineering and project-related support, technical project and construction management and maintenance services for all asset classes, as well as planning and design of new and/or upgrade installation projects as required by PGE customers. Provides contract management, coordination and inspection expertise for construction and maintenance projects. Work locations may be on site throughout the PGE territory as well as locations outside of the service territory where PGE owned assets are located. Remote work will be limited.
Responsibilities
Safety Practices and Training Assures project safety by establishing and maintaining effective communication between engineering, plant/operations personnel and construction participants and by ensuring the use of safe working practices in accordance with company safety culture, safety programs and policies, and relevant state and federal laws, regulations and requirements; designs and provides plant safety training to contractors when necessary.
Project Planning Delineates the scope, budgeting, scheduling, and performance requirements for the most complex generation, general facilities and switchyard/substation construction and major maintenance projects; establishes project implementation plans; oversees preparation of bid documents, conduct of site visits and review and evaluation of bid proposals; negotiates contract terms and makes recommendations for contract awards for the most complex projects; uses proven project management tools and systems.
Environmental Requirements Oversees and ensures coordination of permit/environmental requirements for highly environmentally sensitive and the most complex projects; provides updates to PGE’s Environmental Services.
Constructability Oversees and provides authoritative advice on integrating construction knowledge into the conceptual planning, design, construction and field operations of a project with the goal to achieve timely, accurate and cost-effective overall project objectives; reviews construction processes for the most complex projects from start to finish during preconstruction phase; identifies obstacles before the project is built to reduce or prevent errors, delays and cost overruns.
Project Coordination Manages multidiscipline construction activities with plant/operations management and maintenance personnel and consultants for the most complex projects; monitors project status to ensure schedule is maintained and completion is timely; tracks budget; assesses project performance; reports progress; identifies potential problems; evaluates effectiveness of project processes; ensures construction and maintenance activities support plant outage windows and operations priorities.
Contract Administration For the most complex projects, screens potential bidders on contracts, manages contracts as PGE representative, monitors contractors’ work and verifies materials and workmanship to ensure deliverables meet contract specifications, designs and general terms & conditions; ensures compliance with permits; negotiates changes with contractor and prepares change orders; reviews and approves payment of invoices.
Claims and Issue Resolution Develops effective communications and mechanisms for resolving conflicts; identifies and resolves contractor performance issues or problems and contractor claims, including settling disputes with and among contractors and subcontractors.
Qualifications
Required, Senior Level:
Education Requires a bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or other related field or equivalent experience.
Experience Eight or more years in managing complex construction projects or related field.
Valid Driver's License required
Required, Staff Level:
Education Requires a bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or other related field or equivalent experience.
Experience Five or more years in managing complex construction projects or related field.
Valid Driver's License required
Preferred:
CCM or PMP current certification
Advanced experience and knowledge in multi-use commercial and industrial construction projects and management
Advanced knowledge of generation plant design, operation, construction processes and maintenance practices
Advanced knowledge of procurement and contract administration, including PGE policies and procedures
Advanced knowledge of process, procedures for project controls and estimates.
Advanced knowledge of heavy civil construction materials, processes and equipment
Advanced knowledge of federal and state safety laws, regulations and requirements and company safety practices, policies, program and reporting requirements Intermediate computer skills using software applications for construction project management
#LI-SB1 #LI-Hybrid
Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity.
PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.
Join us today and power your potential!
Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.
PGE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Recruiter associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting talentacquisition@pgn.com or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process.
To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.
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Where Oregon roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Construction Job Market in Oregon
A snapshot from current Oregon openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services12
- Construction & Real Estate9
- Consumer Goods5
- Retail4
- Technology & Software4
What Oregon Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction jobs across Oregon.
- Active Oregon Construction Contractor (CCB) license or work under a licensed contractor
- Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and construction documents
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 safety certification relevant to commercial or residential construction
- Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and job-site equipment appropriate to the trade
- Ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors in varied Oregon weather conditions
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to reach job sites across the region
Construction Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a construction in Oregon?
Most construction workers in Oregon enter through a registered apprenticeship program or on-the-job training under a licensed contractor. The Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) oversees licensing for contractors, and many trades require journeyman certification through the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries apprenticeship division. A high school diploma or GED is the typical educational baseline, while trade-specific certifications like OSHA safety cards or equipment operator credentials strengthen your application.
Which companies hire constructions in Oregon?
Oregon construction roles are posted by ServiceMaster Restore, American Capital, and Amazon and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Oregon's sustained investment in infrastructure, housing, and commercial development keeps a broad range of general contractors and specialty subcontractors posting openings throughout the year.
Which Oregon cities have the most construction jobs?
Portland, Bend, and Salem have the most construction openings in Oregon right now. Portland drives the largest share of demand given its scale of commercial development, multifamily housing, and public infrastructure projects, while Bend's rapid population growth and Eugene's university and healthcare expansion sustain steady hiring in those markets.
Are there remote construction jobs in Oregon?
Yes, but they're rare. About 20% of construction openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, since most construction work is inherently hands-on and site-dependent. The roles most likely to carry any remote component are project management, estimating, and construction scheduling positions that handle planning and documentation rather than physical site work.
How can I get hired as a construction in Oregon with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying as a general laborer or construction helper, roles that large Oregon general contractors and specialty subcontractors hire without prior trade experience. Enrolling in a registered apprenticeship through the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries connects you to paid, on-the-job training in electrical, carpentry, plumbing, or ironwork. Earning an OSHA 10 card before you apply signals basic safety readiness and gives you a concrete credential to put on your application.
Where can I find and apply to construction jobs in Oregon?
You can find and apply to construction jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings across trades, specialties, and experience levels. Search the listings to find roles that match your skills and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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