Job Listing ID: 4315941 Job Title: Construction Project Manager
Application Deadline: 10/20/2025Job Location: Salem
Date Posted: 07/23/2025Hours Worked Per Week: 40
Shift: Day Shift
Duration of Job: Full Time, more than 6 months
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Job Summary: DEA's is looking for aConstruction Project Managerto join our Construction Engineering Services (CES) groupin ourSalem, OR office. As the Construction Project Manager, the duties will be to serve as the owner's representative to monitor and oversee fieldwork to be performed by contractors and specialty subcontractors for our clients, as well as design project development.
Duties include:
Manage contractor conformance to plans and specifications.
Conduct contract administration functions.
Proactive in identifying issues in documents and activities and works to resolve those issues.
May act as the lead for other construction inspectors.
Interpret contract plans and specifications for roadway and bridge construction to ensure contract compliance.
Preparing for and assisting with Agency and Client audits of project documentation.
Negotiating and preparing Contract Change Orders.
Act as the representative of the Client in communications with the Contractor, public, and other interested parties.
Prepare construction schedules for design projects.
Perform constructability reviews at specific points during project design.
Managing design projects in preparation for construction.
Performing design-related tasks and project management.
Preparing construction schedules for design projects.
Performing constructability reviews at specific points during project design.
Assisting in design and/or reviewing designs for design projects.
Basic Qualifications:
Design, contract administration, or heavy construction experience with Highways, Bridges, Paving, and Utilities
Knowledge of ODOT Specifications and Construction Manual
ODOT contract administration and inspection experience is preferred
Experience with the administration of Federal aid contracts
15+ years of construction and/or design experience
Professional Engineer or Registered Geologist license
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... For full info follow application link.
DEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in our workplace. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, and all other characteristics protected by law. If you need any accommodation in the application, interviewing or selection process, please let us know. You can e-mail your request to ... or call ... and ask for Corporate Recruiting.
DEA wants to ensure applicants who apply for jobs electronically are informed of their equal employment opportunity (EEO) protections as part of the application process through the EEO is the Law and Supplement to EEO is the Law posters. In addition, you can review the prescribed pay transparency nondiscrimination provision and learn about DEA's participation in the E-Verify Program.
Job Classification: Construction Managers
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employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more.
Compensation
Salary: Depending on Experience
Job Requirements
Experience Required: At least 10 years
Education Required: High School Diploma/GEDMinimum Age: N/A
Gender: N/A
Application Deadline: 10/20/2025Job Location: Salem
Date Posted: 07/23/2025Hours Worked Per Week: 40
Shift: Day Shift
Duration of Job: Full Time, more than 6 months
You may contact this employer directly.
(Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)
Job Summary: DEA's is looking for aConstruction Project Managerto join our Construction Engineering Services (CES) groupin ourSalem, OR office. As the Construction Project Manager, the duties will be to serve as the owner's representative to monitor and oversee fieldwork to be performed by contractors and specialty subcontractors for our clients, as well as design project development.
Duties include:
Manage contractor conformance to plans and specifications.
Conduct contract administration functions.
Proactive in identifying issues in documents and activities and works to resolve those issues.
May act as the lead for other construction inspectors.
Interpret contract plans and specifications for roadway and bridge construction to ensure contract compliance.
Preparing for and assisting with Agency and Client audits of project documentation.
Negotiating and preparing Contract Change Orders.
Act as the representative of the Client in communications with the Contractor, public, and other interested parties.
Prepare construction schedules for design projects.
Perform constructability reviews at specific points during project design.
Managing design projects in preparation for construction.
Performing design-related tasks and project management.
Preparing construction schedules for design projects.
Performing constructability reviews at specific points during project design.
Assisting in design and/or reviewing designs for design projects.
Basic Qualifications:
Design, contract administration, or heavy construction experience with Highways, Bridges, Paving, and Utilities
Knowledge of ODOT Specifications and Construction Manual
ODOT contract administration and inspection experience is preferred
Experience with the administration of Federal aid contracts
15+ years of construction and/or design experience
Professional Engineer or Registered Geologist license
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... For full info follow application link.
DEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in our workplace. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, and all other characteristics protected by law. If you need any accommodation in the application, interviewing or selection process, please let us know. You can e-mail your request to ... or call ... and ask for Corporate Recruiting.
DEA wants to ensure applicants who apply for jobs electronically are informed of their equal employment opportunity (EEO) protections as part of the application process through the EEO is the Law and Supplement to EEO is the Law posters. In addition, you can review the prescribed pay transparency nondiscrimination provision and learn about DEA's participation in the E-Verify Program.
Job Classification: Construction Managers
Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages,
employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more.
Compensation
Salary: Depending on Experience
Job Requirements
Experience Required: At least 10 years
Education Required: High School Diploma/GEDMinimum Age: N/A
Gender: N/A
Job ID: 486985095
Originally Posted on: 7/26/2025
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