Project Coordinator

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Oregon Department of Transportation
Salem, OR, United States

Phone: 5037799733
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Title:

Project Coordinator

Location:

The Dalles, OR 

Salary:

4750 - 7366

Job ID:

74192
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Job Description:

Initial Posting Date:

08/09/2022

 

Application Deadline:

08/30/2022

 

Agency:

Department of Transportation

 

Salary Range:

$4,750 - $7,366

 

Position Type:

Employee

 

Position Title:

Project Coordinator

 

Job Description:

Associate in Engineering 2 – Project Coordinator
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery & Operations Division
Region 4 – Construction Office
The Dalles

 

The role:  

 

Apply today to be a project coordinator! In this role, you will ensure daily contract compliance on all construction projects which includes coordinating administrative functions of the office and field construction personnel, performing field engineering and preparing contract change orders. You will also support project development by participating in scoping and project development teams and other work assignments.

 

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions and hope you will join us on our path to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an agency that embraces social equity through our values, strategic planning, and actions. Leaning into our equity priorities means we continually examine what we do, the impact we have, and our progress toward weaving social equity into who we are. To learn more about our social equity commitments, visit our Social Equity website

 

If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

 

A day in the life:

  • Oversee and direct design staff in the preparation of construction projects including geometric design of intersections, detours, accesses, stockpiles and roadway alignments.

  • Coordinate and prepare construction details such as drainage design adjustments, structure layout and component elevations, sign, signal and illumination layout.

  • Direct the work of field survey and inspection personnel on construction projects, advise on the details of work and design to ensure conformance with policies and procedures.

  • Monitor project safety procedures and methods.

  • Ensure that all required tests are performed and documented and send the results to the resident engineer and contractor.

  • Interpret plans and specifications on contract projects, identify the scope and complexity of a project and assign segments of that project effectively.

  • Assist and work closely with contractors, the public, other departments within the agency, other governmental agencies and private entities.

  • Some hybrid remote work options available! Work may require travel and is performed in an office environment and in the field around traffic and construction equipment during the day and night.

  • 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, competitive benefits packages and so much more. Click here to learn about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation.

  • Live, work and play in The Dalles, Oregon!

 

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What we need:

 

Completion of and passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and one year of experience applying professional engineering theory, principles and methods.

 

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid 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 qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward!

Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position. 

  • Education, experience and training directly related to highway construction inspection.

  • Experience reading, reviewing and interpreting plans and specifications for construction projects.

  • Experience using Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and proactively as a team member and skills in conflict management and resolution.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage time and workload often under deadlines and competing priorities.

 

How to apply:

  • Before applying, click here to visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process.

  • Complete the following required steps:

    • Attach a resume. Your resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to attach a document.

    • 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 Brad DeHart, Resident Engineer.

      • Generic cover letters and/or 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.

      • If you are an external applicant, you must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/CV’ 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 an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.

  • If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. The task to claim preference will come after the public records request and gender identity questionnaire tasks. Click here for a guide on how to upload your documents. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your DD214/DD215/civil service preference letter to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

 

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The fine print:

  • We may also use other factors to help us decide who will move forward, such as transferable skills, experience, education, and alignment with ODOT values.

  • 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.

  • Don’t attach extra documents. We will only look at documents that we ask for.

  • 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 be represented by the Association of Engineering Employees of Oregon (AEE).