Resident Engineer – Construction

Oregon Department of Human Services

. Serve as resident engineer for the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $8,717 - $12,835 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing transportation construction projects, including oversight of contract compliance, project schedules, and budgets. Possesses strong communication skills to coordinate with contractors, stakeholders, and community members while ensuring adherence to environmental and safety requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Oregon Civil Engineering LicenseTransportation Construction Project ManagementExperience Delivering Projects Over $50 MillionContract Compliance ManagementSupervising and Managing Employees

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingChange Order ManagementConstruction Budget ManagementField InspectionsTraffic Control PlansContract Dispute ResolutionEnvironmental ComplianceConstruction Quality AssuranceStaging PlansSite Investigations

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipProblem-SolvingCollaborationStakeholder Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

Oregon Civil Engineering LicenseTemporary Permit to Practice Engineering

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementAlternative Delivery ContractsEEO ComplianceSmall Business ComplianceProject Progress Monitoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as resident engineer for the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project
Lead and support design, pre-bid, and pre-construction meetings
Communicate with contractors and internal staff to plan work, solve project issues, and keep stakeholders informed
Coordinate and lead ongoing construction team meetings
Oversee contract compliance, schedule, scope, and quality
Review and approve change orders, time extensions, and payment requests
Manage project schedules, staging plans, traffic control plans, and project progress
Coordinate with external partners to meet agency requirements for staging and traffic control
Ensure environmental requirements are understood and followed
Minimize impacts to travelers, nearby properties, and communities while maintaining safety
Coordinate and manage road closure efforts
Review contractor payrolls and subcontracts for small business, EEO, and other program compliance
Manage and update construction budgets, forecasts, estimates, and costs
Manage, update, and close out change orders
Conduct site visits, field inspections, and investigations
Resolve contract disputes and claims; provide expert guidance and recommend contract-process improvements
Partner with consultants, contractors, agency staff, community members, elected officials, and the public to deliver the project

Requirements

What you’ll need

Possession of an Oregon Civil Engineering (CE), Structural Engineering (SE), Geotechnical Engineering (GE), or Mechanical Engineering (ME) license, or ability to obtain the applicable license within six months of hire
Three years of licensed experience providing the required knowledge and skills
Mechanical engineering experience covered by the Industrial exemption may be considered in lieu of three years of licensed experience
If registered in another state, obtain a temporary permit to practice engineering under ORS 672.109 within six months of hire
Valid U.S. driver license and acceptable driving record
Transportation construction project management experience
Experience delivering construction projects of $50 million or greater
Experience with alternative delivery contracts
Experience supervising and managing employees
Experience managing architectural and engineering consultant contracts
Application or resume must include employment dates in MM/YYYY format
Cover letter addressing the desired qualities, limited to two pages
Completion of questionnaire
Must be able to work in the US; no visa sponsorship is offered
May be required to complete criminal background, driver license, LEDS, and education verification checks
May require long hours, 24/7 on-call availability including holidays, overnight travel, adverse-weather work, and work near heavy traffic or construction equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work/life balance
11 paid holidays a year
Flexible work schedules
Paid leave
Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity
Salary range increases by 6.95% for participating or eligible PERS members
Potential veteran or Oregon National Guard preference