
Senior Project Manager
Otak
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Portland • Oregon • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $131,000 - $170,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead and manage multidisciplinary transportation and transit projects from planning through construction, delivering high-quality, context-sensitive designs
- Oversee project scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables to achieve client goals while maintaining technical excellence, compliance, and profitability
- Mentor and empower junior engineers through cross-disciplinary collaboration, fostering technical growth, accountability, and culture of excellence
- Advance Otak's presence through exceptional technical leadership, client service, and community-focused design solutions
- Apply deep expertise in AASHTO, ADA, MUTCD, ODOT, and WSDOT standards to ensure quality, compliance, and innovation across all design phases
- Lead civil sheet development, prepare final PS&E packages, and support construction through submittal reviews, RFIs, and site visits
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field from an accredited institution
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, with ability to obtain registration in Oregon and Washington within six (6) months
- 15+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering, with an emphasis on transportation, infrastructure, drainage, and utility design
- Strong technical background in roadway, multimodal, and transit infrastructure design
- Demonstrated proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation/OpenRoads, or similar design software
- Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Discretionary performance bonuses
- No-cost medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- HRA/HSA
- 401(k)-retirement match that is 100% vested immediately
- Hybrid work schedule
- Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual based on industry experience rather than seniority plus 9 paid holidays per year
- Commuter allowance (based on office location)
- Support for professional registration and/or certification fees
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
civil engineeringtransportation designinfrastructure designdrainage designutility designroadway designmultimodal designtechnical leadershipproject managementcompliance standards
Soft Skills
communicationorganizationleadershipmentoringcollaborationaccountabilityclient servicetechnical growthproblem-solvingprioritization
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in civil engineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) license