Region 4 Manager

Oregon DOT; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 133,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/life balance

11 paid holidays a year

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave

Job summary

Oregon Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Infrastructure Development & Project Delivery Administrator 2 – Region 4 Manager in Bend, Oregon. This executive role leads planning, project delivery, maintenance and operation of state transportation facilities within Central Oregon.

Region 4 includes Bend and other offices, offering a pivotal leadership position within the Delivery & Operations Division.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for planning, delivery, maintenance and operation of transportation facilities within Central Oregon.
• Collaborate with regional branches and statewide teams to deliver projects and improve the multimodal transportation system.
• Guide strategic direction of the Delivery & Operations Division and promote safety and efficiency.

Skills

Management experience

Driving license

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Transportation Infrastructure Development & Project Delivery Administrator 2 – Region 4 Manager
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery & Operations Division – Region 4
Headquarters
Bend

Salary Range: $11,942 – $18,491 / month

We’re looking for a Region 4 manager to join our leadership team! In this role, you will have overall authority for the planning, project selection and delivery, maintenance and operation of state transportation facilities and buildings within Central Oregon. Region 4 consists of over 350 employees, has its headquarters and Technical Resource Center in Bend, district maintenance and project offices in Bend, The Dalles and Klamath Falls and numerous maintenance stations throughout the region.

As a key leader within the Delivery & Operations Division, you will have a strong voice in the strategic direction of the division and the ongoing development of more than 2,300 employees. You will work collaboratively with the Maintenance & Operations Branch, Engineering & Technical Services Branch, Statewide Project Delivery Branch and the four other regions to maintain, operate and improve Oregon’s multimodal transportation system.

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.

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.
• The salary range listed is the non-PERSmonthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible,the salary range will increaseby 6.95%.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

Minimum qualifications:

Seven years of management experiencein transportation infrastructure development andprojectdelivery.

OR

Four years of management experiencein transportation infrastructure development andprojectdeliveryanda 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:

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.

• Visionary and proactive strategic leadership with a focus on desired positive outcomes versus reacting to problems and focusing on obstacles.
• Experience generating and encouraging creativity and solutions.
• Experience fostering consensus and a team approach through your actions to build strong, long term interpersonal working relationships to deliver or exceed predefined objectives.
• Experience developing, coaching and mentoring employees in delivery of high quality work and engaged team participation.
• Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with key federal, state and local officials and the public.

This recruitment closes at 11:59 p.m. on October 12, 2026.

For questions, call 503-910-6372 or email [e-mail].

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff… Employer