Port of Portland
The
Port of Portland
is hiring for a
Construction Contracts Manager .
We are seeking a thorough and detailed oriented
Construction Contracts Manager
that will administer and coordinate design quality compliance on smaller scale and less complex engineering construction contracts for Port facilities. This individual is responsible for coordinating internal and external resources and ensuring cost, quality, and schedule requirements are met for more routine projects. This role is critical in managing construction cost control systems, and supervising inspection and administrative staff for engineering construction projects.
From the Hiring Manager:
“If you are seeking an opportunity to participate and support complex projects on all Port Campuses; including PDX airport, marine terminals, and business parks, then we have the perfect role for you! This person would be key in increasing value and operations for our customers, stakeholders and our region as a whole.”
The Port supports a flexible hybrid work schedule. Work will be performed in both an office and remote work environment as determined by business need, and periodic visits to construction sites are required.
Responsibilities Simultaneously manage multiple minor to moderately complex construction projects:
Manage and ensure compliance of engineering construction contracts, serve as primary contact between the Port and construction contractor, typically for projects with clearly defined scope.
Negotiate change orders, claims, disputes, and disagreements.
Review project schedules and work practices, and manage contract submittal, RFI process, and quality assurance program to ensure contract compliance.
Manage written correspondence between the Port and construction contractor typically adapting pre-established templates.
Engage stakeholders. Conduct weekly project meetings, generate, and record meeting minutes and coordinate construction requirements with project managers, engineers, Port operating departments, and local agencies.
Conduct Construction Staff Supervision:
Supervise and direct work for assigned construction management project teams including Inspector staff.
Conduct Project Controls Management:
Directly perform and/or manage construction contract cost control systems and provide guidance and supervision to administrative staff performing project controls functions.
Establish WBS for project accounting requirements.
Generate CPM schedules, review, and comment on contractor CPM schedule submittals.
Generate content, draft, and respond to contractor claims for management review.
Assess constructability of building assemblies and provide potential mitigation plans:
Perform inspections or coordinate required inspection work activities to ensure compliance with all relevant codes and regulations.
Conduct Design Support:
Support engineering project manager and engineers during design.
Review contract plans, drawings, and specifications and provide constructability analysis and design conflicts/contract compliance guidance, coordinate staging and access requirements, and assist with construction phasing planning.
Coordinate with other Port departments to ensure Port requirements and policies are addressed in construction contracts.
Qualifications
(Preferred)
Bachelor’s Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
3+ years
of experience working in an engineering/construction environment in progressively more responsible positions with specific focus on construction contract management and inspection.
3+ years
of demonstrated experience in supervision of employees.
(Required)
Valid Driver’s License.
Demonstrated Skills:
Computer skills: Familiar with contract management and/or project management software; scheduling software (i.e. Primavera or Microsoft Project), Bluebeam, change order estimating programs.
Change Order Cost estimating and engineering.
Critical path method scheduling.
Formulate strategy to maintain or enhance SBE participation by modifying contractor procurement plans; Application of Small Business and MWESB goals and objectives based on Federal, State, and local.
Abilities & Competencies:
Laws and policies related to managing personnel and Oregon State Procurement.
Concepts and Best Practices of Construction Phasing, Logistics, Schedule, Procedure and Processes.
Industry practices, standards, codes, and regulations.
Safety standards, procedures, and best practices for construction.
Environmental Compliance including design input and procedures; applying and managing BMPs construction progress onsite.
Understand materials on hand payment strategies.
Knowledge of fixed price and/or unit price contracts and skills in managing installed quantities through development of contractor schedule of values.
Selection Process: (tentative schedule): 1. A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience of submitted application packets will take place by Human Resources the week of December 29th.
2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials.
3. Our goal is to schedule virtual first round of interviews with candidates who successfully passed the SME evaluation by the week of January 5, 2026. Panel Interviews will be held week of January 12, 2026.
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Port of Portland
is hiring for a
Construction Contracts Manager .
We are seeking a thorough and detailed oriented
Construction Contracts Manager
that will administer and coordinate design quality compliance on smaller scale and less complex engineering construction contracts for Port facilities. This individual is responsible for coordinating internal and external resources and ensuring cost, quality, and schedule requirements are met for more routine projects. This role is critical in managing construction cost control systems, and supervising inspection and administrative staff for engineering construction projects.
From the Hiring Manager:
“If you are seeking an opportunity to participate and support complex projects on all Port Campuses; including PDX airport, marine terminals, and business parks, then we have the perfect role for you! This person would be key in increasing value and operations for our customers, stakeholders and our region as a whole.”
The Port supports a flexible hybrid work schedule. Work will be performed in both an office and remote work environment as determined by business need, and periodic visits to construction sites are required.
Responsibilities Simultaneously manage multiple minor to moderately complex construction projects:
Manage and ensure compliance of engineering construction contracts, serve as primary contact between the Port and construction contractor, typically for projects with clearly defined scope.
Negotiate change orders, claims, disputes, and disagreements.
Review project schedules and work practices, and manage contract submittal, RFI process, and quality assurance program to ensure contract compliance.
Manage written correspondence between the Port and construction contractor typically adapting pre-established templates.
Engage stakeholders. Conduct weekly project meetings, generate, and record meeting minutes and coordinate construction requirements with project managers, engineers, Port operating departments, and local agencies.
Conduct Construction Staff Supervision:
Supervise and direct work for assigned construction management project teams including Inspector staff.
Conduct Project Controls Management:
Directly perform and/or manage construction contract cost control systems and provide guidance and supervision to administrative staff performing project controls functions.
Establish WBS for project accounting requirements.
Generate CPM schedules, review, and comment on contractor CPM schedule submittals.
Generate content, draft, and respond to contractor claims for management review.
Assess constructability of building assemblies and provide potential mitigation plans:
Perform inspections or coordinate required inspection work activities to ensure compliance with all relevant codes and regulations.
Conduct Design Support:
Support engineering project manager and engineers during design.
Review contract plans, drawings, and specifications and provide constructability analysis and design conflicts/contract compliance guidance, coordinate staging and access requirements, and assist with construction phasing planning.
Coordinate with other Port departments to ensure Port requirements and policies are addressed in construction contracts.
Qualifications
(Preferred)
Bachelor’s Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
3+ years
of experience working in an engineering/construction environment in progressively more responsible positions with specific focus on construction contract management and inspection.
3+ years
of demonstrated experience in supervision of employees.
(Required)
Valid Driver’s License.
Demonstrated Skills:
Computer skills: Familiar with contract management and/or project management software; scheduling software (i.e. Primavera or Microsoft Project), Bluebeam, change order estimating programs.
Change Order Cost estimating and engineering.
Critical path method scheduling.
Formulate strategy to maintain or enhance SBE participation by modifying contractor procurement plans; Application of Small Business and MWESB goals and objectives based on Federal, State, and local.
Abilities & Competencies:
Laws and policies related to managing personnel and Oregon State Procurement.
Concepts and Best Practices of Construction Phasing, Logistics, Schedule, Procedure and Processes.
Industry practices, standards, codes, and regulations.
Safety standards, procedures, and best practices for construction.
Environmental Compliance including design input and procedures; applying and managing BMPs construction progress onsite.
Understand materials on hand payment strategies.
Knowledge of fixed price and/or unit price contracts and skills in managing installed quantities through development of contractor schedule of values.
Selection Process: (tentative schedule): 1. A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience of submitted application packets will take place by Human Resources the week of December 29th.
2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials.
3. Our goal is to schedule virtual first round of interviews with candidates who successfully passed the SME evaluation by the week of January 5, 2026. Panel Interviews will be held week of January 12, 2026.
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