Rose Quarter Program Director

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Pay range: $10,589 – $16,379 per year (this range is based on skills and experience; actual pay will be determined with your recruiter).

The I‑5 Rose Quarter Improvement Program focuses on safety and congestion reduction along I‑5 between I‑84 and I‑405. As Program Director, you will blend technical leadership with community engagement to deliver a multimodal transportation system that restores connectivity in the historic Albina neighborhood through new highway cover, improved local streets, and expanded multimodal connections.

• Serve as liaison to statewide teams and as the agency’s primary external contact for the I‑5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project, representing ODOT with community groups and local governments.
• Oversee all phases of project development and construction, including planning, environmental review, design, and construction management.
• Manage the Project Team, including agency staff, consultants, and the design and construction manager teams.
• Recruit, supervise, and mentor resident engineers and staff.
• Oversee construction manager delivery, including pre‑construction services and constructability reviews.
• Manage work plans to ensure performance to approved scope, schedule, and budget.
• Recommend transportation policies and implementation strategies to agency leadership and the Oregon Transportation Commission.
• Conduct regular reviews of project schedules, budgets, and contractor issues to maintain accountability.
• Direct preparation and administration of biennial and annual budget requests.
• Work in an office environment with hybrid options and occasional travel, including overnight stays and out‑of‑state trips.

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave, and more.
• Fair and equitable base salary within the listed range, determined by skills, experience, and education.
• Salary range increases by 6.95% for participating PERS members or once eligible.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity.

• 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. The candidate must have a valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record.

• Submit a complete application with resume, cover letter, and required questionnaire.
• Cover letters must address the “what we’d like to see” section and be no more than two pages.
• After submitting, respond to public records, gender identity, and other required questionnaires.
• Veterans and other preferred categories may receive additional consideration.

• This recruitment will remain open until filled.
• We do not offer visa sponsorship.
• Applicants may not attach or combine military service documents with other attachments.

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 law. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process.