Maintenance & Operations Project Coordinator (State Employees Only)

Initial Posting Date: 10/19/2026 Application Deadline:

Department of Transportation

Salary Range:

$Maintenance & Operations Project Coordinator (State Employees Only) Job Description:

Professional Engineer 1 – Maintenance & Operations Project Coordinator (State Employees Only)

Oregon Department of Transportation

Delivery & Operations Division – Region 2

Maintenance and Operations Unit

Are you a creative and energetic certified Professional Engineer who excels in communication and problem-solving? Join us as one of our

maintenance and operations project coordinators ! In this role, you will act as ODOT’s general contractor and contract administrator. You will also develop and manage strategies to enhance our highways, bridges, culverts and other infrastructure by prioritizing and delivering projects effectively.

You must be a current State of Oregon employee at time of application in a permanent, seasonal, limited duration or temporary position to be eligible for this position.

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. 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

.

Develops and implements project development and construction strategy and workplans in support of Statewide Transportation Improvement Programs.

Develops maintenance contracts for outsourced highway construction projects, from scoping to inspection and contract close-out.

Project manager for maintenance contracts, to include coordinating and communicating with outside agencies, vendors, internal crews, and FHWA on all design and construction efforts.

Manage engineering and construction authorizations and budgets to prioritize maintenance projects.

Participate actively as a member of the Region’s management team for project delivery, business planning, performance measurements, process improvements, environmental compliance, and interaction with statewide teams.

Develop ongoing working relationships with local agencies, partners, contractors, utilities, and other business lines to enhance community involvement.

Assign, schedule, direct, review, and accept the work of consultants and contractors to ensure that they meet all engineering standards on ODOT projects.

Perform field evaluations and inspections of site conditions and issues on state highways.

Communicate all project information with ODOT Public Information Office and communications teams.

Communicate all project information with ODOT Dispatch team for update to VMS and Tripcheck.

Work in an office environment a minimum of two days a week with hybrid work options available.

Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more.

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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

opportunity!

Possession of a civil engineering (CE) license or structural engineering (SE) license in the State of Oregon

OR

the ability to obtain license within six months of hire.

If registered in another state, successful applicants will be required to obtain a temporary permit to practice engineering, pursuant to ORS 672.109, within six months from date of hire.

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.

Experience handling multiple project management assignments at one time.

Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of people, including field personnel, managers, contractors, and public.

Project management certification or program management experience.

Fill out the application or attach a resume.

Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.

Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section above.

Please address your cover letter to

Craig Olson, Operations and Emergency Services Manager

.

Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.

You must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/Cover Letter’ section of the application.

~ Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.

After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire.

If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.

If you are a veteran or Oregon National Guard servicemember, you may receive preference

. The

task to upload your documents

will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Need help?

~ If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.

We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.

All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact

(1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at . Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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