The role: 
We are recruiting for an assistant resident engineer to assist the resident engineer in leading one of four Portland field construction engineering offices. In this role, you will assist in directing the activities of 14 employees in the administration of complex construction projects. Key responsibilities include verifying that contractor work is compliant with plans and specifications, analyzing and solving problems, and negotiating agreements for solutions with contractors. Our assistant resident engineer will also  lead the construction crew personnel doing inspection, surveying, design, quality and quantity compliance, project documentation and related work.

We invite members of all diverse communities to join our workforce as we endeavor to best serve Oregonians from every background. ODOT values diversity and inclusion because they are good for Oregon. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, and providing opportunities for professional enrichment we are better able to serve those around us. We thank you for considering this employment opportunity.

A day in the life:

• Assign work and adjust assignments to meet contractor schedules and staffing levels.
• Assist in monitoring and reviewing consultant firms for outsourced projects.
• Assist in coordinating highway project construction contract field administration.
• Proactively anticipate and resolve project issues.
• Review and recommend changes to plans and specifications.
• Initiate, review, and develop estimates and justifications for proposed contract change orders, extra work orders and state force orders.
• Support the project manager in the workforce planning and management, recruitment, retention and training of the crew.
• Recommend acceptance or rejection of contract work per established standards and contract documents.
• Prepare and recommend project budgets.
• Ensure the quality and timeliness of documentation.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with consultants, contractors, the public and project staff.
• Work is performed in both an office environment and in the field.
• This position requires long working hours on a flexible schedule and occasionally being on call 24 hours/day, seven days/week – including holidays.
• Field work involves frequent exposure to hazards of traffic and construction equipment.
• For a complete list of duties and working conditions, please click here to view the position description.