State Contract Administration Engineer

Oregon Department of Human Services

State Contract Administration Engineer managing construction contracts at Oregon Department of Transportation. Overseeing compliance and engaging with various teams for effective project delivery.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeSalem • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $9,957 - $15,403 per monthWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage staff; establish statewide contract administration policy, processes and procedures; ensure compliance.
Oversee contract payments on all construction contracts, ensuring construction claim resolutions.
Engage with a variety of internal and external managers and technical teams.
Direct the statewide practice of contract administration for the agency’s construction program.
Provide expert guidance, training and interpretation on contract specifications and disputes.
Review and approve or reject contract change orders and time extensions.
Manage the agency's contractor labor compliance program.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Seven years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience in engineering.
Four years of related experience in engineering and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Possession of a Civil Engineering (CE) license in the State of Oregon OR the ability to obtain license within six months of hire.
Valid US driver license and acceptable driving record.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work/life balance
11 paid holidays a year
Flexible work schedules
Paid leave
Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract administrationconstruction managementclaim resolutioncontract change orderstime extensionslabor compliance

Soft Skills

staff managementtrainingguidancecommunicationengagement

Certifications

Civil Engineering (CE) licensevalid US driver license