Construction Project Coordinator Jobs in Springfield, OR

Founded in Portland, Oregon in 1990, Harper Houf Peterson Righellis Inc. (HHPR) is a firm of engineers, planners, landscape architects, and surveyors who provide comprehensive, integrated services for transportation facilities; site development; utility infrastructure; water resources; stormwater facilities; parks; residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial site development.

With a growing staff of over 115, we serve clients across Oregon and southwestern Washington from our offices in Portland, Salem, Eugene, Bend, and Vancouver.

We Offer:

Our culture is one of dedicated individuals who take our clients’ needs seriously while having fun. We support our teammates’ aspirations and provide the opportunity to achieve professional and personal goals. We are respectful of individuals’ personal lives and strive for an efficient and effective work-life balance. It is because of this our employees have distinguished us with both national and regional awards for one of the Best Firms to Work For.

We are currently seeking a Project Manager for our Eugene, Oregon office. We are looking for an individual who works well in a small team environment, responds effectively to multiple deadlines, and produces excellent work. The candidate must be highly attentive to detail, have the organization and skill to work independently and is an agile and communicative team member.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, lead, and manage civil engineering projects from initiation through closeout.
• Oversee scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and quality across multiple projects.
• Serve as primary client contact and manage relationships, expectations, and feedback.
• Lead internal teams and manage subcontractors and consultants.
• Directly supervise project engineers and coordinate with discipline leads.
• Manage contracts, invoices, bill cycles, and project profitability.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, QA/QC, and risk mitigation strategies are implemented.
• Facilitate regular project status meetings and reporting to clients and leadership.
• Resolve high-level technical and project delivery challenges.
• Contribute to business development and proposal writing; help secure new work.
• Provide high-level oversight of documentation, change orders, and deliverables.

Education, Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Oregon or Washington; additional state licenses a plus.
• 10 + years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering and project management.
• Demonstrated leadership, including mentoring, team development, and cross discipline coordination.
• Proven expertise in budgeting, scheduling, and contract management for public and private sector infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of risk management, resource planning, and performance tracking.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D is preferred; hands-on proficiency may not be required at this level – should be capable of reviewing deliverables and directing intent.
• Deep understanding of civil design standards, construction methods, codes, and regulatory frameworks.
• Solid understanding of civil design and construction standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including client interaction, public presentations, and report development.
• Record of successfully managing projects from planning through design, permitting, bidding, and construction.
• Experience supervising engineering teams, junior staff, and coordinating with subconsultants.
• Strong client relationship management and business development skills, including proposal development and agency outreach.
• Establish relations with local, regional, and state agencies strongly preferred.

We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits which include:

• Generous employer contributions into the 401(k), no match required to receive
• Company pays 100% of the premiums for health, alternative care, vision, and dental for employees and dependents
• Company paid long term disability and life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick and holiday time
• Supplemental insurance benefits
• Wellness and fitness benefits
• Public transportation reimbursement
• Company paid Professional license and association fees
• Opportunity for company stock ownership
• Employee engagement, celebrations, and events throughout the year

Please submit a resume and cover letter.

HHPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiters, please note: We do not accept agency submissions for this role. Direct applicants only.

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