Senior Project Manager

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

• 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.

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

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 industry experience; nine paid holidays per year; commuter allowance (based on office location); support for professional registration and/or certification fees; and more.

At Otak, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to cultivating a workplace that is inclusive, equitable, and respectful for all. We believe diverse perspectives enrich our work environment, fuel innovation, and are essential to our collective success.

We are dedicated to maintaining a workplace that is free from discrimination, harassment, and bias. Every individual at Otak is valued, included, and treated with dignity and respect. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

All employment decisions, including those related to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We strive to ensure that our practices uphold fairness and equity at every stage of the employment lifecycle.