Jobs & Opportunities

Workforce Opportunities

ODOT is dedicated to developing a diverse workforce and expanding economic opportunity through the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project. We are reshaping the way we do business - as we take a value-based approach to contracting, active community engagement and workforce participation goals.

The I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project team, led by ODOT, includes the Hamilton/Sundt Joint Venture (HSJV) in association with Raimore Construction. The team is committed to investing in communities within our region through the work and opportunities the project provides.

The goals and strategies outlined in our Diversity and Subcontracting Plan are designed to help develop, mentor, expand expertise and build the capacity of small businesses, as well as to promote workforce development and economic opportunities for our communities.

Project Workforce Goals

  • 12% apprenticeship goal by trade

     

     

  • 15% minority, female and veteran workforce targets

  • 2 million labor hours with up to $150 million in payroll and benefits

  • Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) requirements apply to the project

*Mini Construction Manager/General Contractor (back to content)

Our efforts to expand the local contracting community will support the development of new small businesses and promote a diverse and skilled workforce. Through mentorship and training, we will remove barriers and empower small business owners with the necessary skills to effectively compete in the open market.

Although these opportunities will not be able to restore lost wealth, the project team is committed to promoting diverse business and workforce participation to a level not seen on projects of this magnitude.

Workforce Objectives

The Rose Quarter Construction Manager/General Contractor, Hamilton/Sundt Joint Venture, is delivering the project in accordance with the following workforce objectives:

  1. Build capacity within local communities to meet construction workforce needs.
  2. Work closely with workforce providers to increase access for local communities.
  3. Work closely with workforce providers to increase skill development through advocacy, mentorship and workforce retention programs.
  4. Provide new opportunities and facilitate new relationships between subcontractors and prime contractors.
  5. Maximize workforce opportunities at all levels of the project for local resource-limited areas of the community.
  6. Enhance the relationships between ODOT/City of Portland and the local small business community.
  7. Constitute an On-the-Job Training (OJT) Advisory Committee of local community members to provide recommendations for OJT project development.

We will continue to ensure that the workforce goals are met through targeted and strategic outreach and continue to build momentum for engagement by highlighting businesses in the ongoing "Success Stories" campaign.

CONTACT THE WORKFORCE TEAM

For more information about workforce opportunities and small business participation, please fill out the form below or email the project team at RQdiversity@hamiltonsundtjv.com.