Rose Quarter Resident Engineer - Construction

State of Oregon•Portland, OR

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Transportation is hiring a Professional Engineer 2 to serve as the resident engineer for the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project in Portland. The role leads construction contract administration in a collaborative construction manager/general contractor (CMGC) environment. The engineer works with consultants, contractors, agency staff, community members, elected officials, and the public to deliver a complex infrastructure project intended to enhance safety, improve traffic operations and freight mobility, and support restorative redevelopment in the Rose Quarter community. This position oversees construction compliance and progress, manages schedules, staging and traffic control plans, budgets, change orders, and payment requests, and coordinates with internal and external partners. It also includes field inspections, environmental compliance, safety oversight, dispute and claim resolution, and review of contractor payrolls and subcontracts. Hybrid work is available, with at least three days per week in the office. The role may involve long hours, 24/7 on-call availability including holidays, occasional overnight travel, adverse weather, and work near heavy traffic or construction equipment.

Requirements

Possess an Oregon Civil Engineering (CE), Structural Engineering (SE), or Geotechnical Engineering (GE) license, or be able to obtain the applicable Oregon license within six months of hire, and have three years of licensed experience that provides the required knowledge and skills.
Alternatively, possess a Mechanical Engineering (ME) license or be able to obtain an Oregon license within six months of hire, and have three years of licensed experience that provides the required knowledge and skills. Mechanical engineering experience covered by the Industrial exemption may be considered in lieu of three years of licensed experience, depending on the position.
Applicants registered as engineers in another state must obtain a temporary permit to practice engineering under ORS 672.109 within six months of hire.
Possess a valid U.S. driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Transportation construction project management experience.
Experience delivering construction projects valued at $50 million or greater.
Experience with alternative delivery contracts.
Experience supervising and managing employees.
Experience managing architectural and engineering (A&E) consultant contracts.

Responsibilities

Lead and/or support design, pre-bid, and pre-construction meetings with contractors, consultants, agencies, and community partners.
Communicate with contractors and internal staff to plan work, resolve project issues, and keep stakeholders informed.
Coordinate and lead ongoing construction team meetings with contractor and agency teams.
Oversee contract compliance to ensure work is completed correctly, on time, and within scope.
Review and approve change orders, time extensions, and payment requests; manage, update, and close out change orders.
Manage project schedules, staging plans, traffic control plans, and overall project progress.
Coordinate meetings with external partners to ensure staging and traffic control plans meet external agency requirements.
Ensure environmental requirements are understood and followed.
Minimize impacts to the traveling public, nearby properties, and communities while maintaining safety.
Coordinate and manage road closures, including planning with external partners.
Review contractor payrolls and subcontracts and ensure compliance with small business, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and other programs.
Manage and update construction budgets, forecasts, estimates, and costs in cooperation with senior management.
Conduct site visits, field inspections, and investigations to confirm safety and evaluate project issues.
Resolve contract disputes and claims, provide expert guidance, and recommend improvements to contract processes.