Civil Engineer I — Sewer & Stormwater Construction Lead

City-of-Portland,-Oregon; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking a Civil Engineer (Engineer-Civil) to join the Construction Management team within the Sewer, Stormwater and Restoration Division (SSRD). You will oversee construction contracts, coordinate project teams, and ensure safety and compliance across municipal sewer and stormwater projects.

This role emphasizes SME knowledge of sewer construction methods, contract administration, and risk mitigation, with collaboration across

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy civil and/or underground utility construction and project management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders and promote an equitable workplace.
• Experience in contract administration including procurement, construction documentation, change management, and tracking project schedule and budget.
• Knowledge of legal guidelines for public works engineering and experience reviewing, preparing or directing the preparation of complex plans, specifications, and legal contracts.
• Experience in planning and managing difficult engineering-related projects including performing technical research & analyzing complex engineering/mathematical problems; evaluating alternatives and adopting effective courses of action.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of construction contracts from procurement through construction and warranty phase, ensuring the City and contractors fulfill their contractual obligations.
• Provide constructability reviews of municipal utility infrastructure project plans and specifications.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on sewer construction methods, construction contract administration, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Verify adequate safety measures are employed within the project area to ensure the safety of contractors, City employees, and the public.
• Oversee the work of technicians and/or oversee and coordinate the work of consultants, along with providing engineering support to other bureau teams.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking a Civil Engineer (Engineer-Civil) to join the Construction Management team within the Sewer, Stormwater and Restoration Division (SSRD). You will oversee construction contracts, coordinate project teams, and ensure safety and compliance across municipal sewer and stormwater projects.

This role emphasizes SME knowledge of sewer construction methods, contract administration, and risk mitigation, with collaboration across