Project Controls Manager

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Otak is seeking a Senior Consultant and Controls Manager to support and help lead major transportation and infrastructure projects/programs in Washington. We are looking for a high-performing construction and engineering professional with a strong foundation in program management and large project execution, must have construction and/or manufacturing experience delivering large, complex capital programs. Experience working with executive and senior management scheduling, project requirements, controls, data analytics, on process improvement preferred.

Seeking a candidate with the ambition to take the next step into a leadership role. Join a team trusted to deliver high-profile transportation and infrastructure projects for some of our region's most prominent public agencies.

The position requires the ability to work on-site in the greater Seattle area.

• Drive planning, communications, and reporting across major capital transportation and infrastructure programs, supporting projects, initiatives, organization development, change management and controls.
• Develop, maintain, control and analyze project schedules while monitoring project health, measuring progress, and identifying potential risks.
• Coordinate with owners, contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams to resolve day-to-day challenges and keep projects, programs and initiatives on track.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and project metrics that support executive decision-making and provide meaningful insight into project performance.
• Lead stakeholder coordination and facilitate communication between planning, design, construction and operations teams, clients, and maintenance staff throughout delivery.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the continued growth of the Project Controls practice.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience delivering major capital transportation, heavy civil, manufacturing or infrastructure construction projects.
• Experience leading significant portions of projects exceeding $500 million is preferred.
• Hands-on experience building schedules, coordinating teams, evaluating risk, solving field, operation, staffing and project execution challenges, and driving successful outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of contract, cost and schedule controls, constructability, value engineering, reporting and major capital delivery.
• Excellent communication skills, stakeholder coordination, analytical, team problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with field teams, clients, and executive leadership.
• Ability to translate complex project data into meaningful reporting that supports informed decision-making.
• Professional Engineer license is preferred but not required.

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: $150,000 - $200,000 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 for this opportunity, relocation assistance may be provided.

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