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Senior Construction Specialist

Portland | ODOT | Barlow Construction, US💼 Full-time💰 $76,752–$76,752🗓 2026-09-29 → 2026-10-01

Core

Ensure high-quality construction of multimodal transportation projects by administering contracts, resolving issues, and leading field inspections.

Role type

Senior IC construction specialist (highway)

Builds

Highway construction projects

Domain

Transportation infrastructure

Required skills

contract administration, field inspection, plan and specification interpretation, contractor claims analysis, staff supervision, safety compliance

Preferred skills

highway construction experience, mathematics and surveying knowledge, construction practices and procedures

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate field inspection activities on complex highway construction projects; Review contract work for compliance with plans and specifications; Monitor activities of consultant inspectors and contractor progress; Review and analyze contractor claims, time extension requests, and Contract Change Orders; Establish and maintain relations with contractors, the public, and local agencies; Direct and review the work of assigned staff; Provide a safe work area for workers and the traveling public; Participate in the development of contract plans and specifications; Train personnel in construction methods and contract documentation.

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