Delivery & Operations Division Administrator

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

70d•Hybrid

About The Position

Transportation Infrastructure Development & Project Delivery Administrator 3 - Delivery & Operations Division Administrator Oregon Department of Transportation Delivery & Operations Division Salem This position is open for recruitment and fully funded following the 2025 Special Legislative Session. The role: We are recruiting for a Delivery & Operations Division Administrator who will oversee and guide an organization of more than 2,700 employees within our agency and serve as our Chief Engineer. In this executive role, you will lead the division by administering various programs that provide for the planning, design, construction, improvement, maintenance and operation of Oregon's state highway system in a safe, efficient and environmentally responsible manner for all users. As Chief Engineer you will be responsible for the technical leadership, policy and risk management associated with highway design and operations statewide. ODOT has partnered with an external recruiting firm to assist with this recruitment. The Talent Advisory Group (TAG) will be working closely with the agency to help support the staffing of this critical position. TAG is a nationally recognized Small Business Administration (SBA) certified 8(a) minority, veteran-owned consulting and recruiting firm with national experience recruiting for executive level positions, government agencies and the transportation industry. 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. Our first application screening is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying. 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.

Requirements

Nine years of management experience in transportation infrastructure development and project delivery.
OR
Six years of management experience in transportation infrastructure development and project delivery and a bachelor's degree in a related field.
Possession of a Civil Engineering (CE) license in the State of Oregon OR the ability to obtain license within six months of hire.
ORS 184.628 requires registration as a civil engineer. 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or higher in business, engineering or a related field.
Significant transportation experience with a state or local department of transportation or relevant federal agency.
Experience in complex organizational change management, establishing strategic vision and operationalizing policies for an entire agency or major division.
Proven ability to establish strong working relationships with local and state government agencies, industry partners and labor partners.

Responsibilities

Define the division's structure and goals and provide direction to the division's leadership team in developing specific goals and plans for their areas.
Manage the five regions and headquarters functions with daily/weekly interaction with managers across the state.
Partner with other division administrators to continuously support all modes of transportation in a unified way.
Budget, plan, direct, monitor and adjust the division's programs and activities through subordinate supervisors by integrating and implementing overall department goals through various programs.
Evaluate the allocation and availability of resources to adjust to changing workloads.
Advocate and negotiate policy, budget and operational work with other divisions, the agency director, other agencies, the Oregon Transportation Commission and the Oregon Legislature.
Define and adjust department and program priorities by developing strong partnerships with various government and private agencies.
Direct, present and approve budget requests and obtain legislative approval of the biennial operating budget to achieve the division's mission.
Develop and carry out initiatives which answer to the concerns and needs of highway users, the public, local jurisdictions, state agencies, legislators, the governor and federal government.
Propose legislation and testify before state legislative groups.
Represent the agency on regional and national highway associations.
Work in an office environment with hybrid options available - requires being on call for emergency situations and traveling in state and out of state for projects, meetings and conferences.

Benefits

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 6.95%.
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