Quality Control Compliance Specialist (Construction

Position Title
Quality Control Compliance Specialist (Construction)

Initial Posting Date
08/03/2026

Final date to receive applications
08/24/2026

Agency
Department of Transportation

Salary Range
$5,527 - $8,568

Position Type
Employee

Position Title
Quality Control Compliance Specialist (Construction)

Engineering Specialist 3 – Quality Control Compliance Specialist (Construction)

Oregon Department of Transportation

Delivery and Operations Division – Region 1

Project Delivery / Barlow Construction Office

Portland

Join our team and help ensure top quality construction across Oregon. In this role, you’ll coordinate solutions for complex material issues in the field and determine how they should be resolved. You’ll work closely with ODOT’s Quality Assurance team and contractor testing personnel, reviewing test results and making key decisions that support the integrity of every project.

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.

• Interpret roadway and bridge contract plans and specifications to ensure construction compliance.
• Verify quality of field‑tested construction materials including soils, aggregates, concrete and asphalt.
• Attend/facilitate key project meetings (pre‑bid, preconstruction, pre‑crush, pre‑paving, etc.) to maintain statewide consistency.
• Inspect and document materials and construction methods. Coordinate with project managers and contractors.
• Suspend non‑compliant work, reject non‑specification materials, and communicate actions to project staff.
• Oversee and coordinate all contractor split samples and confirm proper sampling, testing and technician certifications.
• Resolve discrepancies between contractor quality control and ODOT quality assurance test results.
• Provide technical guidance on testing procedures, troubleshooting mix designs and ensuring program compliance.
• Prepare and review material test summaries, verify results, authorize payments and support change order documentation.
• Train staff, maintain certifications, ensure safe work practices, and maintain positive, professional working relationships.
• At least 50% of the work is performed outdoors and requires working in inclement weather, close to highway traffic or construction equipment and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Requires lifting up to 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.
• Obtain and keep the following certifications: CAgT, CEBT, CDT, CAT-I, and QCT
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitmentgon.gov.

• 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!

• Four years of experience in the field of engineering in construction inspection, surveying and/or permitting;
• An associate degree in the field of engineering (civil or transportation-related) and two years of engineering technician experience;
• A bachelor’s degree in the field of engineering (civil or…