Construction Coordinator

Agency:
Department of Transportation

Position Title:

Construction Coordinator

Position Type:
Employee

Salary Range: $5,527 - $8,568

Oregon Department of Transportation Delivery & Operations Division – Region 1 Construction Portland

This position supports ODOT’s mission by helping build a safe and reliable transportation system. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring projects are constructed with high quality and that public funds are used responsibly. You’ll assist the resident engineer with administering construction contracts in alignment with applicable standards and proactively resolving construction issues to keep projects moving smoothly.

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.

• Establish and maintain responsible and positive relations with contractors and their representatives.
• Assure that plans and specifications are adhered to by the contractor through monitoring inspectors and survey crews.
• Accept or reject contract work or material on the basis of established standards and specifications.
• Review contractor’s project schedule to determine if it is reasonable and meets specifications.
• Initiate, negotiate, prepare and review proposed CCO’s, EWO’s and SFO’s.
• Prepare and recommend project budgets, crew budgets and project and crew manpower based on projections and reports.
• Assist in contract administration functions including assuring quality and quantity documentation.
• At least
  50% of the work is performed outdoors and requires working in inclement weather, close tohighway traffic or construction equipment and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Requires lifting upto
  50 pounds, climbing ladders,moving around uneven terrain, overnight travel, working long hours and being on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including holidays.

• 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. 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!

• Four years of experience in the field of engineering in 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 combination of experience, education, and training.
• Note:
  
  Related experience, education, and training can include, but is not limited to construction management, forestry, geography, geology, geomatics, mathematics, physics, remote sensing and/or urban planning.

• 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.

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