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Transportation Infrastructure Development & Project Delivery Administrator 1 – Rose Quarter Program Director
Oregon Department of Transportation
Rose Quarter Program
Portland

The role:

We are recruiting for the Rose Quarter Program Director to oversee one of Oregon’s most complex transportation infrastructure projects. The I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Program is focused on improving safety and reducing congestion along I-5 between I-84 and I-405. In this role, you’ll blend technical leadership with meaningful community engagement to deliver a project that restores community connectivity in the historic Albina neighborhood through the construction of a new highway cover, improved local streets and expanded multimodal connections.

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.

Our next application screening is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

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:

• 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.

• Click here for a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions.

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 6.95%.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

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Minimum qualifications:

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

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

Special qualifications:

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid US 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 these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.

• 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.

How to apply:

• Complete the following required steps:

  • Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.

  • Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section above.

    • Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.

    • Please address your cover letter to Kris Strickler, ODOT Director.

    • Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.

    • You must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/Cover Letter’ section of the application.

  • Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.

• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.

• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Need help?

• For questions, call 503-910-6372 or email ODOTRecruitmentCC@odot.oregon.gov.

Additional information:

• This recruitment will remain open until filled. Our next application screening is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Tuesday, 12/23/2025, but we may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee that we will consider applications received after this screening date. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

• We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.

• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.

• We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.

• You will become part of the state's management team.

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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