Quality Control Compliance Specialist (Construction)

Initial Posting Date:

08/03/2026

Application Deadline:

08/24/2026

Agency:

Department of Transportation

Salary Range:

$5,527 - $8,568

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Quality Control Compliance Specialist (Construction)

Job Description:

Engineering Specialist 3 – Quality Control Compliance Specialist (Construction)
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery and Operations Division – Region 1 

Project Delivery / Barlow Construction Office 
Portland

The role: 

Join our team and help ensure top quality construction across Oregon. In this role, you’ll coordinate solutions for complex material issues in the field and determine how they should be resolved. You’ll work closely with ODOT’s Quality Assurance team and contractor testing personnel, reviewing test results and making key decisions that support the integrity of every project.

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life:

• Interpret roadway and bridge contract plans and specifications to ensure construction compliance.

• Verify quality of field‑tested construction materials including soils, aggregates, concrete and asphalt.

• Attend/facilitate key project meetings (pre‑bid, preconstruction, pre‑crush, pre‑paving, etc.) to maintain statewide consistency.

• Inspect and document materials and construction methods. Coordinate with project managers and contractors.

• Suspend non‑compliant work, reject non‑specification materials, and communicate actions to project staff.

• Oversee and coordinate all contractor split samples and confirm proper sampling, testing and technician certifications.

• Resolve discrepancies between contractor quality control and ODOT quality assurance test results.

• Provide technical guidance on testing procedures, troubleshooting mix designs and ensuring program compliance.

• Prepare and review material test summaries, verify results, authorize payments and support change order documentation.

• Train staff, maintain certifications, ensure safe work practices, and maintain positive, professional working relationships.

• At least 50% of the work is performed outdoors and requires working in inclement weather, close to highway traffic or construction equipment and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

• Requires lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, moving around uneven terrain, overnight travel, working long hours and being on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including holidays.

• Obtain and keep the following certifications: CAgT, CEBT, CDT, CAT-I, and QCT

• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email

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