State Contract Administration Engineer

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Delivery and Operations Division, Statewide Project Delivery Branch, Construction Section / Contract Administration Unit in Salem is seeking a State Contract Administration Engineer. This role involves managing staff, establishing statewide contract administration policy, processes, and procedures, and ensuring compliance. The engineer will oversee contract payments, construction claim resolutions, and collaborate with internal and external managers and technical teams. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented manager looking to support construction projects across Oregon and contribute to a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system.

Requirements

Seven years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience in engineering.
OR Four years of related experience in engineering 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.
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.
Valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record.
Experience with ODOT construction plans, specifications and estimates, and presenting complex topics to non-technical partners.
Experience with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requirements related to ODOT construction.
Experience leading or guiding different types of people and groups including department of transportation staff, contractors and consultants.
Experience conducting technical reviews or audits that result in process improvements or guidance.
Experience leading technical staff, and assessing, evaluating and characterizing technical information as related to disputes, deciding merits of dispute and conveying outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ODOT construction plans, specifications and estimates, and presenting complex topics to non-technical partners.
Experience with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requirements related to ODOT construction.
Experience leading or guiding different types of people and groups including department of transportation staff, contractors and consultants.
Experience conducting technical reviews or audits that result in process improvements or guidance.
Experience leading technical staff, and assessing, evaluating and characterizing technical information as related to disputes, deciding merits of dispute and conveying outcomes.

Responsibilities

Direct the statewide practice of contract administration for the agency’s construction program.
Provide expert guidance, training and interpretation on contract specifications and disputes.
Review and approve or reject contract change orders and time extensions.
Oversee statewide contract documentation processes and issue final project document acceptance.
Resolve contractor claims and disputes through final agency level reviews and negotiations.
Approve monthly contractor payments, retainage reductions and other payment actions.
Supervise, guide and support Contract Administration Unit staff across multiple locations.
Participate in statewide management and technical teams to improve construction program consistency.
Manage the agency's contractor labor compliance program.