Maintenance & Operations Project Coordinator (Statewide Only)

Initial Posting Date:
10/19/2026

Application Deadline:
11/02/2026

Agency:
Department of Transportation

Salary Range:
$7,049 - $10,936

Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:
Maintenance & Operations Project Coordinator (Statewide Only)

Job Description:

Professional Engineer 1 – Maintenance & Operations Project Coordinator (Statewide Only)
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery & Operations Division – Region 2
Maintenance and Operations Unit
Salem

The role:

Are you a creative and energetic certified Professional Engineer who excels in communication and problem-solving? Join us as one of our maintenance and operations project coordinators ! In this role, you will act as ODOT’s general contractor and contract administrator. You will also develop and manage strategies to enhance our highways, bridges, culverts and other infrastructure by prioritizing and delivering projects effectively. Apply today !

You must be a current State of Oregon employee at time of application in a permanent, seasonal, limited duration or temporary position to be eligible for this position.

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.

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:

- Develops and implements project development and construction strategy and workplans in support of Statewide Transportation Improvement Programs.
- Develops maintenance contracts for outsourced highway construction projects, from scoping to inspection and contract close-out.
- Project manager for maintenance contracts, to include coordinating and communicating with outside agencies, vendors, internal crews, and FHWA on all design and construction efforts.
- Manage engineering and construction authorizations and budgets to prioritize maintenance projects.
- Participate actively as a member of the Region’s management team for project delivery, business planning, performance measurements, process improvements, environmental compliance, and interaction with statewide teams.
- Develop ongoing working relationships with local agencies, partners, contractors, utilities, and other business lines to enhance community involvement.
- Assign, schedule, direct, review, and accept the work of consultants and contractors to ensure that they meet all engineering standards on ODOT projects.
- Perform field evaluations and inspections of site conditions and issues on state highways.
- Communicate all project information with ODOT Public Information Office and communications teams.
- Communicate all project information with ODOT Dispatch team for update to VMS and Tripcheck.
- Work in an office environment a minimum of two days a week with hybrid work options available.
- To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .

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 (https://www.oregon.gov/odot/About/Pages/Career-Opportunities.aspx) about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits (https://www.oregon.gov/odot/about/pages/employee-benefits.aspx) 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 (https://www.oregon.gov/pers/Pages/index.aspx) monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase (https://www.oregon.gov/das/hr/pages/cc.aspx) by 6%.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) opportunity!

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Minimum qualifications:

- Possession of a civil engineering (CE) license or structural engineering (SE) license in the State of Oregon OR the ability to obtain license within six months of hire. If registered in another state, successful applicants will be required to obtain a temporary permit to practice engineering, pursuant to ORS 672.109, within six months from date of hire.
- Some positions in this class may require other professional credentials or certifications.

Special qualifications:

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid U.S. 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.

- Experience resolving complex transportation issues involving multiple agencies.
- Experience handling multiple project management assignments at one time.
- Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of people, including field personnel, managers, contractors, and public.
- Project management certification or program management experience.

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 Craig Olson, Operations and Emergency Services Manager .
- 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 or Oregon National Guard servicemember, you may receive preference (https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Pages/Veterans.aspx). The task to upload your documents (https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Documents/Submit%20your%20veteran%20documents%20for%20preference.pdf) 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 503-779-9733 or email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

Additional information:

- 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, 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).

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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