Transportation Senior Project Manager

Job Overview

Otak is seeking a Senior Transportation Project Manager to join our Portland, OR or Vancouver, WA office to oversee the delivery of resilient, accessible, and context-sensitive civil and active transportation projects.

As a senior member of our Transportation and Infrastructure Group, you will lead projects from concept through construction, guide multidisciplinary teams, and collaborate with clients to deliver safe, sustainable, and community-focused transportation solutions across Oregon and Southwest Washington. You will build a community-centered portfolio by shaping and delivering municipal roadways, multi‑use trails, bridges, underpasses, and civic improvements, while engaging in purpose‑driven work that enhances community connectivity and environmental quality.

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary transportation and transit projects from planning through construction, delivering high‑quality, context‑sensitive designs that meet client and regulatory requirements.
• 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 a culture of excellence.
• Advance Otak’s presence through exceptional technical leadership, client service, and community‑focused design solutions.
• Technical Excellence
  • 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 to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Client Engagement & Business Development
  • Cultivate strong partnerships with ODOT, WSDOT, other public agencies, stakeholders, and communities to address complex design and construction challenges while ensuring environmental, cultural, and regulatory compliance.
  • Build trusted client relationships through responsive communication, proactive engagement, and collaborative problem‑solving to achieve successful project outcomes.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, with the 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, Micro Station/Open Roads, or similar design software.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience, qualifications, and work location as well as market and business considerations.

Salary Range: $131,000-$170,000 per year

• 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 your industry experience rather than your seniority plus 9 paid holidays per year
• Commuter allowance (based on your office location)
• Support for your professional registration and/or certification fees
• Relocation assistance may be provided for suitable candidates

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