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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

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 combination of experience, education, and training.
• Note: Related experience, education, and training can include, but is not limited to construction management, construction project management, construction engineering, inspection, permitting, geomatics, and/or urban planning.

Special qualifications:

• Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid US 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.
• If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! 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.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately interpret and analyze engineering plans, specifications, and technical documentation, and to apply mathematical concepts (such as geometry, algebra, and trigonometry) to solve construction-related problems.
• Proven skill in producing clear written reports and conveying technical information verbally, with experience working collaboratively with contractors, internal staff, partner agencies, and members of the public.
• Experience making timely, well-reasoned decisions in field settings related to safety, specification compliance, materials acceptance, and project scheduling, while following established standards and procedures.
• Consistent record of following safety policies and procedures, contributing to a safe work environment, and demonstrating professionalism aligned.

How to apply:

• Complete the following required steps:
• 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.
• Complete questionnaire. 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. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. 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?

• For questions, call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io.

Additional information:

• This classification is currently undergoing a statewide classification study.
• This recruitment will remain open until filled. Our first application screening is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, but we may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee that we will consider applications received after this screening date. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.
• We do not offer visa sponsorship. 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. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., 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.
• We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. 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.
• You will be represented by the Association of Engineering Employees of Oregon (AEE).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 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