Construction Coordinator

Oregon Department of Transportation; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays a year

Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking a Construction Coordinator in Portland, Oregon. As part of the Delivery & Operations Division, you will manage highway construction projects, ensuring safety and compliance through field coordination and contractor oversight.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in civil engineering and experience in project management. This role offers benefits such as paid leave, flexible schedules, and opportunities for public service loan forgiveness.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in engineering related to construction or surveying.
• Ability to interpret and analyze engineering plans and documents.
• Proven skill in written and verbal technical communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction activities to ensure safety and compliance.
• Monitor contractor performance and project documentation.
• Prepare and analyze project budgets and cost estimates.

Skills

Construction management

Mathematical analysis

Contract administration

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or transportation-related engineering

Associate degree in civil or transportation-related engineering with experience

Tools

Survey tools

Computers

Job description

Engineering Specialist 3 – Construction Coordinator

Oregon Department of Transportation – Delivery & Operations Division – Region 1 – Construction Office – Portland.

Job Description

Join our team as a Construction Coordinator, where you will help ensure ODOT’s highway construction projects in Region 1 are delivered safely, accurately and in full compliance with plans and standards by coordinating field work, reviewing contractor performance, and assisting critical project documentation. You will play a direct role in keeping transportation infrastructure reliable for the Portland metro area and surrounding communities.

A Day In The Life

• Coordinate field construction activities by working directly with contractors, inspectors, and survey crews to ensure adherence to plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Monitor, inspect, and evaluate contractor work to accept or reject materials/work, suspend non specification activities, and uphold quality and compliance.
• Review and manage contractor schedules and project documentation, ensuring manpower, timelines, and reporting are accurate, timely, and complete.
• Prepare and analyze project budgets, crew budgets, cost estimates, and construction calculations for grading, paving, structures, and related work.
• Develop, negotiate, and review Contract Change Orders, Extra Work Orders, Orders for Force Work, and assist with claims analysis, dispute resolution, and contract administration.
• Ensure DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise)/EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity)/subcontractor compliance, including conducting and documenting commercially useful function (CUF) reviews and identifying any performance concerns.
• Provide professional communication, customer service, and collaboration with ODOT staff, contractors, agencies, local governments, the public, and project teams.
• Assist team operations through safety practices, training, attendance, professionalism, and adherence to ODOT policies, guidelines, and technical manuals to ensure safe, high quality project delivery.
• Work in both office and outdoor field environments, including rough terrain, heavy traffic areas, inclement weather, and extended computer use; perform statewide travel and drive regularly.
• Maintain and operate vehicles, survey tools, computers, and required protective equipment, ensuring all tools and equipment meet safety and performance expectations.

Benefits

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, the salary offer will be determined based on the information you provide. The salary range is the non‑PERS monthly salary range; if you are already a PERS member or become eligible, the range increases by 6%.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four years of experience in engineering related to construction contract administration, construction inspection, surveying and/or permitting.
• An associate degree in civil or transportation-related engineering and two years of engineering technician experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in civil or transportation-related engineering and one year of engineering technician experience.
• Equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Related experience, education, and training can include, but are not limited to, construction management, construction project management, construction engineering, inspection, permitting, geomatics, and/or urban planning.

Special Qualifications

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

What We’d Like To See

• Demonstrated ability to accurately interpret and analyze engineering plans, specifications, and technical documentation, and to apply mathematical concepts (such as geometry, algebra, and trigonometry) to solve construction‑related problems.
• Proven skill in producing clear written reports and conveying technical information verbally, with experience working collaboratively with contractors, internal staff, partner agencies, and members of the public.
• Experience making timely, well‑reasoned decisions in field settings related to safety, specification compliance, materials acceptance, and project scheduling, while following established standards and procedures.
• Consistent record of following safety policies and procedures, contributing to a safe work environment, and demonstrating professionalism aligned with ODOT values.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process.