Senior Highway Construction Inspector & Contracts Lead

State of Oregon; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 71,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Department of Transportation seeks a Senior Construction Specialist to support the Delivery & Operations Division—Region 1 Construction in Portland. You will lead field inspections, assist in contract administration, and ensure projects meet plans, specs, and safety standards while protecting public funds.

The role emphasizes coordinating inspection teams, reviewing contractor performance, and resolving construction issues to deliver high-quality, multimodal transportation projects for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and one year of experience applying professional engineering theory, principles, and methods.
• Or completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and one year of experience applying professional engineering theory, principles, and methods.
• Driving is an essential function; valid U.S. driver license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate field inspection activities on complex highway construction projects.
• Review contract work for compliance with plans and specifications and accept or reject work on the basis of established standards.
• Monitor activities of consultant inspectors and contractor progress on projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

FE exam

Job description

Oregon Department of Transportation seeks a Senior Construction Specialist to support the Delivery & Operations Division—Region 1 Construction in Portland. You will lead field inspections, assist in contract administration, and ensure projects meet plans, specs, and safety standards while protecting public funds.

The role emphasizes coordinating inspection teams, reviewing contractor performance, and resolving construction issues to deliver high-quality, multimodal transportation projects for