Senior Project Manager

Are you a skilled leader with an entrepreneurial spirit, ready to make an impact in a thriving and growing practice?

Otak is seeking an experienced Transportation Senior Project Manager to join our growing Puget Sound team. This position is based in our Redmond, WA office. You willtake charge of building strong client relationships, positioning Otak’s services to drive business growth, and managing diverse, multi-disciplinary transportation projects. These projects include municipal roadways; transit infrastructure such as bus rapid transit corridors, train stations, and multimodal hubs;

and grading, drainage, and utility systems for both new and existing public clients. The ideal candidate brings established client connections, excellent communication skills, and a passion for collaboration and team leadership. Self-motivated and enthusiastic, you’ll play a pivotal role in mentoring staff and contributing to the success of a well-established yet growing practice. If you’re ready to lead impactful projects across the region and join an innovative team, we want to hear from you!

• Participate in business development activities including client meetings and preparation of proposals, while developing and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Oversee design services for roadway, grading, drainage, utilities, and erosion control in conformance with local, state, and federal regulations for a variety of public agencies, including transportation and transit related improvements such as transit corridors, bus rapid transit, park-and-ride facilities, municipal roadways, pedestrian and bicycle enhancements, and operational safety upgrades.
• Oversee preparation of specifications and cost estimates.
• Plan and coordinate projects with limited supervision.
• Assist in assigning duties and schedules to team member.
• Prepare project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Provide construction support services.
• Guide and mentor internal team members and support their professional development.
• Take active role in quality control and quality assurance (QA/QC) program.

• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university or equivalent education is required.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience as a Civil Engineer, with an emphasis on transportation, public infrastructure, drainage, utilities, and civic projects for municipal clients, including transportation and transit related planning, design, and project delivery.
• Experience working with transit agencies such as Community Transit, Sound Transit, King County Metro, WSDOT, or similar organizations.
• Valid Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Washington required or ability to obtain within six months.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships while driving business growth.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with various teams throughout the organization.
• Demonstrated experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D (Micro Station experience helpful).

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: $135,000 - $185,000 per year

At our core, we believe that supporting our communities begins with supporting our employees. No matter what stage you’re at in your career, we have a comprehensive total rewards program to enhance your quality of life, help support your family, and assist you in achieving your personal and professional goals. Otak employees enjoy competitive salaries; discretionary performance bonuses; no-cost medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, HRA/HSA;

a 401(k)-retirement match that is 100% vested immediately; a hybrid work schedule;
Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual based on your industry experience rather than your seniority plus 9 paid holidays per year; a commuter allowance (based on your office location); support for your professional registration and/or certification fees; and much more! If you are out of the area and interested in relocating…