Construction Coordinator

Oregon Department of Human Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 62,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays a year

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave

Job summary

Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Specialist 3 – Construction Coordinator in Portland. You will support project delivery by administering contracts, monitoring field work and resolving construction issues to keep projects moving.

The role requires inspecting plans, coordinating with inspectors, and ensuring compliance with specifications while working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Four years of engineering field experience in construction inspection, surveying and/or permitting or an associate degree with two years of engineering technician experience or a bachelor’s degree with one year of engineering technician experience or equivalent combination.
• Related experience may include construction management, forestry, geography, geology, geomatics, mathematics, physics, urban planning.
• Note: Driving is an essential function; valid U.S. driver's license required and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain positive relations with contractors and their representatives.
• Ensure compliance with plans and specifications by monitoring inspectors and survey crews.
• Review contractor schedules to verify reasonableness and adherence to specs.
• Prepare, negotiate and review proposed contract actions.
• Assist in project budgeting and crew manpower planning.

Job description

Agency: Department of Transportation

Position Title: Construction Coordinator

Position Type: Employee

Salary Range: $5,527 - $8,568

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.

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive.

We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

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.

What’s in it for you:

• 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, 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 OR An associate degree in the field of engineering (civil or transportation-related) and two years of engineering technician experience OR A bachelor’s degree in the field of engineering (civil or transportation-related) and one year of engineering technician experience OR 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:

• 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.

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.

We do not offer visa sponsorship.

If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US.

We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.

We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.

We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees.

All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.

You will be represented by the Association of Engineering Employees of Oregon (AEE).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiavtive 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.

For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT).

This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700.

Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce.

If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”