Rose Quarter Resident Engineer – Construction

Oregon DOT; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Oregon Department of Transportation, Delivery and Operations Division, Rose Quarter Program, Portland, seeks a Professional Engineer 2 as Rose Quarter Resident Engineer for Construction. You will lead construction contract administration for a high-profile I-5 improvement project, coordinating with consultants, contractors and agency staff to deliver safety, traffic improvement and redevelopment goals.

The role requires engineering licensure in Oregon (or ability to obtain within six months) and

Qualifications

• Licensed engineer in Oregon or ability to obtain license within six months.
• Three years of licensed experience in the relevant engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or support design, pre-bid and pre-construction meetings with contractors, consultants, agencies and partners.
• Communicate regularly with contractors and internal staff to plan work and resolve issues.
• Coordinate and lead construction team meetings with contractor and agency teams.
• Oversee contract compliance to ensure work is done on time and within scope.
• Review and approve change orders, time extensions and payment requests.
• Manage project schedules, staging plans, traffic control plans and overall progress.
• Coordinate meetings with external partners to meet requirements.
• Ensure environmental requirements are understood and followed.
• Minimize impacts to the traveling public and communities while maintaining safety.
• Coordinate and manage road closures with external partners.
• Review payrolls and subcontracts for compliance with small business and EEO programs.
• Manage construction budget, forecasting and costs with senior management.
• Close out change orders and conduct field inspections to verify safety.

Skills

Project management

Construction oversight

Stakeholder communication

Education

Civil/Structural/Geotechnical/Mechanical license (OE Oregon)

Job description

Professional Engineer 2 – Rose Quarter Resident Engineer – Construction
Oregon Department of Transportation – Delivery and Operations Division
Rose Quarter Program
Portland

The role:

Help shape the future of transportation in Oregon as the resident engineer for the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project – one of the state’s most complex and transformative infrastructure investments. In this pivotal leadership role, you’ll oversee construction contract administration and help deliver a project that enhances safety, improves traffic operations and freight mobility, and supports restorative redevelopment in the Rose Quarter community. Working in a collaborative construction manager/general contractor (CMGC) environment, you’ll partner with consultants, contractors, agency staff, community members, elected officials and the public to successfully deliver a project with lasting local, regional and statewide impact.

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:

• Lead and/or support design, pre-bid and pre-construction meetings with contractors, consultants, agencies and community partners.
• Communicate regularly with contractors and internal staff to plan work, solve project issues and keep everyone informed.
• Coordinate and lead ongoing construction team meetings with contractor and agency teams.
• Oversee contract compliance to ensure work is done correctly, on time and within scope.
• Review and approve change orders, time extensions and payment requests.
• Manage project schedules, staging plans, traffic control plans and overall project progress.
• Coordinate and lead meetings with external partners to ensure staging and traffic control plans meet external agency requirements.
• Ensure environmental requirements are understood and followed.
• Minimize impacts to the traveling public, nearby properties and communities while maintaining safety.
• Coordinate and manage road closure efforts, including planning with external partners.
• Review contractor payrolls and subcontracts and ensure compliance with small business, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and other programs.
• Manage and update construction budget, forecasting and estimates/costs in cooperation with senior management.
• Manage, update and close out change orders. Conduct site visits, field inspections and investigations to confirm safety and evaluate project issues.
• Resolve contract disputes and claims, provide expert guidance and recommend improvements to contract processes.
• May require working long hours, being on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including holidays, some overnight travel, working in adverse weather and working near heavy traffic or construction equipment.
• Hybrid work options available – requires working in the office at least three days per week.

What’s in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much 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:

Possession of a Civil Engineering (CE) license in the State of Oregon, OR the ability to obtain license within six months of hire, AND three years of licensed experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of the position.

OR

Possession of a Structural Engineering (SE) license in the State of Oregon, OR the ability to obtain license within six months of hire, AND three years of licensed experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of the position.

OR

Possession of a Geotechnical Engineering (GE) license in the State of Oregon OR the ability to obtain license within six months of hire, AND three years of licensed experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of the position.

OR

Possession of a Mechanical Engineering (ME) license OR the ability to obtain license in the State of Oregon within six months of hire, AND three years of licensed experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of the position.

Mechanical engineering experience covered by the Industrial exemption may be considered in lieu of the three years of licensed experience, depending on the position.

Note:

If registered in another state, successful applicants will be required to obtain a temporary permit to practice engineering, pursuant to ORS 672.109, within six months from date of hire.

Special qualifications:

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a validU.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.

• Transportation construction project management experience.
• Experience delivering construction projects of $50 million or greater.
• Experience with alternative delivery contracts.
• Experience supervising and managing employees.
• Experience managing architectural and engineering (A&E) consultant contracts.

This recruitment closes at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 23, 2026.

Questions? Call 503-910-6372 or email [e-mail].

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