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Oregon Department of Transportation · 2 days ago

Rose Quarter Program Director

Portland, OR

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$10,589/mo - $16,379/mo

5+ years exp

Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking a Rose Quarter Program Director to oversee one of Oregon’s most complex transportation infrastructure projects. The role involves blending technical leadership with community engagement to improve safety and reduce congestion along I-5.

Government Administration

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve as liaison to statewide teams and as our agency’s primary external contact for the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project, representing our agency with community groups and local governments

Oversee all phases of project development and construction, including planning, environmental review, design, construction manager/general contractor (CM/GC) preconstruction, construction and closeout

Manage the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Program team, including agency staff, consultants and the architectural & engineering (A&E) design and construction manager/general contractor (CM/GC) teams in delivering and constructing the project

Recruit, select, supervise, appraise, mentor and coach resident engineers and staff as needed

Oversee construction manager/general contractor (CM/GC) delivery including preconstruction services, constructability reviews, risk workshops, and development and negotiation of guaranteed maximum price (GMP) packages

Manage and monitor work plans to ensure performance to approved scope, schedule and budget

Recommend transportation policies and implementation strategies for Oregon to agency leadership and the Oregon Transportation Commission

Conduct regular reviews of project schedules, budgets and contractor issues to maintain accountability and successful program delivery

Direct the preparation and administration of the biennial and annual budget requests

Work in an office environment with hybrid work options available and occasional travel required, including overnight stays and out-of-state

Qualification

Transportation infrastructure developmentProject managementTeam leadershipCivil engineering licenseBudget managementConsensus-building skillsCoaching skillsCommunication skillsNegotiation skills

Required

Five years of management experience in transportation infrastructure development and project delivery

OR Two years of management experience in transportation infrastructure development and project delivery and a bachelor's degree in a related field

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record

Preferred

Holds a current, valid PE license in civil or traffic engineering, or demonstrates equivalent education and progressively responsible engineering/project delivery experience

Experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex transportation projects on time, within scope, and on budget

Applies advanced engineering knowledge, design standards, and alternative delivery methods to oversee large-scale, modern, and sustainable transportation infrastructure projects

Exceptional communication, negotiation, and consensus-building skills with internal and external partners

Builds and maintains strong working relationships and effectively coaches and develops team members to achieve high-quality project outcomes