Construction Project Manager 2 – Local Agency Liaison
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery and Operations Division – Region 5
Northeast Area / District 13
La Grande
 
Salary Range: $5,498 - $8,525
 
The role:  
Do you have experienced developing and maintaining strong and productive working relationships with local governments, other state agencies, federal agencies, private businesses and the general public?
We are looking for someone to join the Region 5 team as a local agency liaison. In this position, you will establish contacts with local agency officials and advise and assist them with the development, design and construction of federal and state funded local transportation projects. If this appeals to you, apply today!
 
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:

• Evaluate transportation related problems and propose solutions to local agencies.
• Facilitate project scoping with local agencies, consultants and department staff.
• Assist local agencies and consultants in preparation of project prospectus.
• Manage transportation projects performed by consultants and negotiate and prepare contracts.
• Review work to establish project acceptability.
• Guide the development and maintenance of project schedules.
• Manage complex projects within the parameters of the project schedule and budget.
• Organize and conduct project meetings with stakeholders.
• Advise local agencies on various federal aid and state funding programs.
• Initiate and negotiate intergovernmental contracts.
• Work is performed in an office environment with occasional work outdoors at project sites.
• Will require contact with elected and local officials, various media and public who may be emotionally charged and adversarial on issues.
• Work may require long hours, statewide travel, working near heavy traffic or construction equipment, walking on rough terrain and working 20 feet or more above the ground.

 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 La Grande, Oregon!

 
What we need:
A bachelor’s degree in construction management, business administration, public administration, architecture, planning or engineering; AND three years of progressively responsible experience related to the class series concept; 
OR
An associate degree (or comparable course work) in architectural, construction or engineering technology; AND four and one-half years of progressively responsible experience related to the class series concept; 
OR
Six years of progressively responsible experience related to the class series concept.
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.  

• Experience in communication, leadership and conflict resolution.
• Knowledge and experience in managing cross functional teams.
• Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with local agencies and external stakeholders.
• Experience in transportation project delivery in a project controls environment.
• Experience in professional services contract development and administration.

Learn more and apply: 
This recruitment closes at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, January 2, 2023. 
Please note that we can only accept applications through our website. 
  
Questions? Call 503-400-5327 or email ODOTRecruitmentSH@odot.oregon.gov.  
 
ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer