Assistant Construction Project Manager

David Evans and Associates, Inc.
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Oregon, Portland
2100 South River Parkway (Show on map)
Jun 07, 2025
The ConstructionEngineeringServices groupatDEAisactively seeking a qualified Assistant Construction Project Managerin Portland, OR, with a range of experience and skills for its transportationconstruction project management needs in theOregonRegion. The appropriately qualified applicants will be able to demonstrate an established career in construction management along with, but not limited to the following responsibilities: * Support and day-to-day management of DEA staff on construction projects, acting under the direction ofregional management staff, owner's staff or independently * Monitor construction management activities and compliance with project requirements, including contract plans and specifications, agency and jurisdictional requirements, and best trade practices * Interact and support project client representatives and stakeholders * Communicate, prepare written letters, and maintain correspondence with client representatives and construction contractors * Negotiate and prepare construction contract change orders and construction cost estimates * Review and coordination of quality and quantity documentation fortransportationconstruction projects * Participate in the proposal writing and review process with regional marketing staff * Develop schedules, scope of services and fee estimates for projects that are won and approved by the client Qualifications: * Bachelor'sDegree in CivilEngineering,Construction Management,or related field preferred * RegisteredProfessional Engineer in Oregon preferred * Minimum 5years of professional public or consulting experience managing work onvarioustransportationand infrastructure constructionprojects * Construction inspection and field support experience on ODOT and/or localagency (cities, counties) projects * ODOT construction experience preferred Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution Support for continuing education and training opportunities Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay 401k Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community health Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals Transportation Jobs with DEA The increasing complexities of modern transportation include growing demands, aging infrastructure, rising costs, funding challenges, and environmental concerns. Agencies and communities faced with improving their transportation systems must do more with less. From initial investigations through planning, concept development, final design, and construction, DEA responds with solutions that serve today's transportation needs while accommodating tomorrow's growth. Our Transportation Business Unit focuses on four markets; Bridges and Structures, Roads and Highways, Transit and Rail, and Construction Engineering. DEA is proud to be an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal law, such as race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or sexual orientation. Potential office locations include: Portland, OR.