Interstate Bridge Replacement – Director of Finance

State of Oregon•Portland, OR

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (IBR) is a multi-billion-dollar joint effort by the State of Oregon and the State of Washington to address regional transportation problems facing the I-5 highway system crossing the Columbia River between Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) are working together to develop solutions for seismic resiliency, safety improvements, congestion reduction, reliable transit, active transportation, and reliable movement of freight. The program ensures transportation system improvements are properly designed, funded and constructed. This role will lead all financial operations for the program and supervise all agency staff in the program with oversight of finance staff and related finance consultant contracts. The Director of Finance will partner within ODOT and work with WSDOT to inform, influence and support multi-state budget development, financial planning, forecasting, toll revenue management, grant administration and federal reporting. This position is based in Portland, Oregon, and the work location will be at the joint office in Vancouver, Washington. This is a hybrid position with the expectation of in-office work up to three days a week or as business needs demand.

Requirements

Seven years of management experience in transportation infrastructure development and project delivery
OR Four years of management experience in transportation infrastructure development and project delivery and a bachelor's degree in a related field.
Driving is an essential function of this position.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in program or large project financing as well as financial processes.
Experience in personnel management and conflict resolution.
Demonstrated ability to engage and collaborate with a wide variety of internal and external partners.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop and prepare long-term strategic goals and objectives and determine strategic plans that outline the mission, vision, values and high-level goals for the project.

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the IBR Executive Leadership Team and provide strategic guidance and leadership on all financial operations for the program, ensuring clear oversight, accountability and controls across both states.
Build, manage and update the program’s finance plan, including forecasting, modeling and cash flow alignment.
Coordinate financial reporting and compliance with the Federal Highway (FHWA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), ODOT and transit agencies.
Bring financial topics to the executive team for discussion, awareness and program level decisions.
Supervise all ODOT staff within the IBR program.
Collaborate with others in Oregon and Washington budget processes, including bi-state funding packages and legislative coordination.
Engage directly with elected officials, executives, transportation agencies and others on program finance matters in a high visibility environment.
Manage grant funding, toll related financial elements, Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) actions, bonding requirements and bonding insurance obligations.
Serve as the primary liaison from the project to ODOT leadership ensuring Oregon’s interests in bi-state program executive meetings and elevate issues within the program’s governance structure.
Be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays.
Work in an office environment with hybrid work options available and considerable travel required.