Interstate Bridge Replacement – Director of Finance

State of Oregon; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

The Interstate Bridge Replacement program (IBR) is led by the State of Oregon in collaboration with Washington. This hybrid role is based in Portland and oversees all financial operations for the program, including forecasting, funding planning, and grant administration, with direct supervision of finance staff and consultants.

You will partner with WSDOT and bi-state agencies, guiding budget development and reporting while ensuring safe, reliable multimodal infrastructure for the Pacific

Qualifications

• Seven years of management experience in transportation infrastructure development and project delivery.
• Experience in personnel management and conflict resolution.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations for the Interstate Bridge Replacement program and supervise finance staff.
• Coordinate financial reporting and compliance across Oregon and Washington with partners like WSDOT.
• Engage with officials and agencies on program finance matters and maintain governance standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Personnel management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Salary Range: $11,942 - $18,491

The role

Apply today to join the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (IBR) team as our director of finance! In this collaborative role, you will lead all financial operations for the program and supervise all of our agency staff in the program with oversight of finance staff and related finance consultant contracts. You will partner within our agency and work together with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to inform, influence and support multi-state budget development, financial planning, forecasting, toll revenue management, grant administration and federal reporting. You will also directly support our commitment to safe, reliable and well-managed multimodal infrastructure that serves the Pacific Northwest now and in the future. The Interstate Bridge Replacement program (IBR) is a multi-billion-dollar joint effort by the State of Oregon and the State of Washington to address the regional transportation problems facing the I-5 highway system crossing over the Columbia River between Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) are working together to develop solutions for seismic resiliency, safety improvements, congestion reduction, reliable transit, active transportation, and reliable movement of freight. The program ensures transportation system improvements are properly designed, funded and constructed. The person in this position will be a State of Oregon employee. This position is based in Portland, Oregon, and the work location will be at our joint office in Vancouver, Washington. This is a hybrid position with the expectation of in-office work up to three days a week or as business needs demand.

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. Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life

Serve as a member of the IBR Executive Leadership Team and provide strategic guidance and leadership on all financial operations for the program, ensuring clear oversight, accountability and controls across both states. Build, manage and update the program’s finance plan, including forecasting, modeling and cash flow alignment. Coordinate financial reporting and compliance with the Federal Highway (FHWA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), our agency and transit agencies. Bring financial topics to the executive team for discussion, awareness and program level decisions. Supervise all ODOT staff within the IBR program. Collaborate with others in Oregon and Washington budget processes, including bi-state funding packages and legislative coordination. Engage directly with elected officials, executives, transportation agencies and others on program finance matters in a high visibility environment.

Manage grant funding, toll related financial elements, Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) actions, bonding requirements and bonding insurance obligations. Serve as the primary liaison from the project to ODOT leadership ensuring Oregon’s interests in bi-state program executive meetings and elevate issues within the program’s governance structure. Be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. Work in an office environment with hybrid work options available and considerable travel required.

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 6.95%. Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

Minimum qualifications

• Seven years of management experience in transportation infrastructure development and project delivery;
• Four years of management experience in transportation infrastructure development and project delivery and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

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 program or large project financing as well as financial processes.
• Experience in personnel management and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and collaborate with a wide variety of internal and external partners.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and prepare long-term strategic goals and objectives and determine strategic plans that outline the mission, vision, values and high-level goals for the project.

Additional information

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, 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 become part of the state's management team.

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity andAffirmative 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, contact1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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