Construction Coordinator

Construction Coordinator

Engineering Specialist 3 – Construction Coordinator Oregon Department of Transportation Delivery & Operations Division – Region 1 Construction Office Portland

The role:

Join our team as a Construction Coordinator, where you will help ensure ODOT's highway construction projects in Region 1 are delivered safely, accurately and in full compliance with plans and standards by coordinating field work, reviewing contractor performance, and assisting critical project documentation. You will play a direct role in keeping transportation infrastructure reliable for the Portland metro area and surrounding communities, an essential part of ODOT's statewide mission to provide safe, efficient, and accessible transportation systems.

By upholding ODOT's values of integrity, safety, equity, excellence, and unity, this role strengthens public trust and drives the movement of people and goods across one of the state's most vital economic regions. Apply today!

A day in the life:

• Coordinate field construction activities by working directly with contractors, inspectors, and survey crews to ensure adherence to plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Monitor, inspect, and evaluate contractor work to accept or reject materials/work, suspend non specification activities, and uphold quality and compliance.
• Review and manage contractor schedules and project documentation, ensuring manpower, timelines, and reporting are accurate, timely, and complete.
• Prepare and analyze project budgets, crew budgets, cost estimates, and construction calculations for grading, paving, structures, and related work.
• Develop, negotiate, and review Contract Change Orders, Extra Work Orders, Orders for Force Work, and assist with claims analysis, dispute resolution, and contract administration.
• Ensure DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise)/EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity)/subcontractor compliance, including conducting and documenting commercially useful function (CUF) reviews and identifying any performance concerns.
• Provide professional communication, customer service, and collaboration with ODOT staff, contractors, agencies, local governments, the public, and project teams.
• Assist team operations through safety practices, training, attendance, professionalism, and adherence to ODOT policies, guidelines, and technical manuals to ensure safe, high quality project delivery.
• Work in both office and outdoor field environments, including rough terrain, heavy traffic areas, inclement weather, and extended computer use; perform statewide travel and drive regularly.
• Maintain and operate vehicles, survey tools, computers, and required protective equipment, ensuring all tools and equipment meet safety and performance expectations.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitmentgon.gov.

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%.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

Minimum qualifications:

• Four years of experience in the field of engineering related to construction contract administration, 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…