Construction Coordinator

Oregon Department of Transportation

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 96,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays a year

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Oregon Department of Transportation in Portland seeks an Engineering Specialist 3 – Construction Coordinator to help build a safe, reliable transportation system. You will assist the resident engineer with administering construction contracts and resolving issues to keep projects moving.

This role involves outdoor work, exposure to traffic and weather, and requires flexibility to be on call. Strong knowledge in civil/transportation engineering, inspection, surveying, and permitting is essential.

Qualifications

Four years of experience in the field of engineering in construction inspection, surveying and/or permitting.
An associate degree in the field of engineering (civil or transportation-related) and two years of engineering technician experience.
A bachelor’s degree in the field of engineering (civil or transportation-related) and one year of engineering technician experience.
An equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain professional relations with contractors and their representatives.
Assure that plans and specifications are adhered to by the contractor through monitoring inspectors and survey crews.
Accept or reject contract work or material on the basis of established standards and specifications.
Review contractor’s project schedule to determine if it is reasonable and meets specifications.
Initiate, negotiate, prepare and review proposed CCOs, EWO’s and SFO’s.
Prepare and recommend project budgets, crew budgets and project and crew manpower based on projections and reports.
Assist in contract administration functions including assuring quality and quantity documentation.
At least 50% of the work is performed outdoors and requires working in inclement weather, close to highway traffic or construction equipment and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Requires lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, moving around uneven terrain, overnight travel, working long hours and being on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including holidays.

Skills

Engineering

Construction inspection

Surveying

Permitting

Education

Associate degree in engineering (civil or transportation-related)

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil or transportation-related)

Equivalent combination of experience, education, and training

Job description

Job Description

Engineering Specialist 3 – Construction Coordinator

Oregon Department of Transportation

Delivery & Operations Division – Region 1

Construction

Portland

The Role

This position supports ODOT’s mission by helping build a safe and reliable transportation system. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring projects are constructed with high quality and that public funds are used responsibly. You’ll assist the resident engineer with administering construction contracts in alignment with applicable standards and proactively resolving construction issues to keep projects moving smoothly.

Our first application screening is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

Initial Posting Date

10/07/2026

Application Deadline

10/28/2026

Agency

Department of Transportation

Salary Range

$5,527 - $8,568

Position Type

Employee

Position Title

Construction Coordinator

A Day In The Life

Establish and maintain responsible and positive relations with contractors and their representatives.
Assure that plans and specifications are adhered to by the contractor through monitoring inspectors and survey crews.
Accept or reject contract work or material on the basis of established standards and specifications.
Review contractor’s project schedule to determine if it is reasonable and meets specifications.
Initiate, negotiate, prepare and review proposed CCO’s, EWO’s and SFO’s.
Prepare and recommend project budgets, crew budgets and project and crew manpower based on projections and reports.
Assist in contract administration functions including assuring quality and quantity documentation.
At least50% of the work is performed outdoors and requires working in inclement weather, close tohighway traffic or construction equipment and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Requireslifting upto50 pounds, climbingladders,movingaround uneven terrain, overnight travel, working long hours and being on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including holidays.
To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.

What’s In It For You

Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of experience in the field of engineering in construction inspection, surveying and/or permitting
An associate degree in the field of engineering (civil or transportation-related) and two years of engineering technician experience
A bachelor’s degree in the field of engineering (civil or transportation-related) and one year of engineering technician experience
An equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Note: Related experience, education, and training can include, but is not limited to construction management, forestry, geography, geology, geomatics, mathematics, physics, remote sensing and/or urban planning.

Special Qualifications

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid U.S. driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.

What We’d Like To See

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.

Experience in construction inspection and contract administration - Highway preferred.
Experience interpreting construction plans and specifications.
Experience applying knowledge of mathematics, survey principals, engineering and construction practices and procedures.

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