Senior Construction Specialist

Initial Posting Date:
09/29/2026
Application Deadline:
10/20/2026
Agency:
Department of Transportation
Salary Range:
$6,396 - $9,916
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Senior Construction Specialist
Job Description:
Associate in Engineering 2 – Senior Construction Specialist
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery & Operations Division – Region 1
Construction
Portland
The role:
The Senior Construction Specialist supports ODOT's mission by ensuring that we are building a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system. In this position, you will play a key role in ensuring that projects are built with high quality and that public funds are used appropriately by assisting the resident engineer in administration of construction contracts in accordance with relevant standards and proactively resolving construction issues. Apply today to join our team!
Our first application screening is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.
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.
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.
A day in the life:
Lead and coordinate field inspection activities on complex highway construction projects.
Review contract work for compliance with plans and specifications and accept or reject work on the basis of established standards.
Monitor activities of consultant inspectors and contractor progress on projects.
Assign inspection work and adjust assignments to meet contractor schedules and staffing levels.
Review and analyze contractor claims, time extension requests, and Contract Change Orders (CCO's).
Establish and maintain responsible relations with the contractor, the public, local agencies and project personnel.
Direct and review the work of assigned staff throughout the duration of a project.
Provide a safe work area for workers and the traveling public through reviewing and monitoring contractor operations.
Participate as a project development team member in the development of contract plans and specifications.
Train personnel in construction methods, inspection, materials testing, contract documentation and administration.
To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.
What’s in it for you:
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%.
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Minimum qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in the field of engineering appropriate to the duties and responsibilities of the position AND one year of experience applying professional engineering theory, principles, and methods; OR
Completion of and passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam AND one year of experience applying professional engineering theory, principles, and methods.
Special qualifications:
Driving is an essential function of this position. You 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.
What we’d like to see:
If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all th