Rose Quarter Program Director

State of Oregon • Portland, OR

61d • Hybrid

About The Position

Transportation Infrastructure Development & Project Delivery Administrator 1 - Rose Quarter Program Director Oregon Department of Transportation Rose Quarter Program Portland This position is open for recruitment and fully funded following the 2025 Special Legislative Session. The role: We are recruiting for the Rose Quarter Program Director to oversee one of Oregon's most complex transportation infrastructure projects. The I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Program is focused on improving safety and reducing congestion along I-5 between I-84 and I-405. In this role, you'll blend technical leadership with meaningful community engagement to deliver a project that restores community connectivity in the historic Albina neighborhood through the construction of a new highway cover, improved local streets and expanded multimodal connections. 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 Monday, Nov. 17, 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

• Five years of management experience in transportation infrastructure development and project delivery;
• OR
• Two 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. 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

• Holds a current, valid PE license in civil or traffic engineering, or demonstrates equivalent education and progressively responsible engineering/project delivery experience.
• Experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex transportation projects on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Applies advanced engineering knowledge, design standards, and alternative delivery methods to oversee large-scale, modern, and sustainable transportation infrastructure projects.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and consensus-building skills with internal and external partners.
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships and effectively coaches and develops team members to achieve high-quality project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison to statewide teams and as our agency's primary external contact for the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project, representing our agency with community groups and local governments.
• Oversee all phases of project development and construction, including planning, environmental review, design, construction manager/general contractor (CM/GC) preconstruction, construction and closeout.
• Manage the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Program team, including agency staff, consultants and the architectural & engineering (A&E) design and construction manager/general contractor (CM/GC) teams in delivering and constructing the project.
• Recruit, select, supervise, appraise, mentor and coach resident engineers and staff as needed.
• Oversee construction manager/general contractor (CM/GC) delivery including preconstruction services, constructability reviews, risk workshops, and development and negotiation of guaranteed maximum price (GMP) packages.
• Manage and monitor work plans to ensure performance to approved scope, schedule and budget.
• Recommend transportation policies and implementation strategies for Oregon to agency leadership and the Oregon Transportation Commission.
• Conduct regular reviews of project schedules, budgets and contractor issues to maintain accountability and successful program delivery.
• Direct the preparation and administration of the biennial and annual budget requests.
• Work in an office environment with hybrid work options available and occasional travel required, including overnight stays and out-of-state.

Benefits

• 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 6.95%.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees