Rose Quarter Resident Engineer - Construction

Initial Posting Date: 10/27/2026 Final date to receive applications: 11/23/2026 Agency:
Department of Transportation Salary Range: $8,717 - $12,835 Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Rose Quarter Resident Engineer
- Construction

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.

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:
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. 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…