Otak CPM is seeking a Project Manager to join our Project Management, Construction Management, and Owner's Representative business group in the Portland Metro area. You will collaborate with a talented regional team to serve key clients and participate in business development opportunities as we expand our local lines of service. From pre-design to post-occupancy, you'll oversee all phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring smooth execution while balancing scope, schedule, and budget. If you thrive in a collaborative setting, enjoy problem-solving, and are driven to deliver results, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact.
How You'll Contribute : - Provide strategic leadership, defining project and program principles, mission, and goals in alignment with client initiatives.
- Lead projects to successful completion, ensuring adherence to financial objectives.
- Manage a project portfolio at or exceeding $50M in scope and with potential to provide oversight for multiple concurrent projects while serving as primary client liaison.
- Ensure project scope, budget, and schedule adherence, balancing competing priorities and stakeholder expectations.
- Direct large-scale, complex projects requiring specialized skills, collaborative interdisciplinary coordination, and public engagement.
- Develop work plans, schedules, and budgets, turning client visions into actionable plans while advising on methodologies and risks.
- Supervise and coach junior staff in the development of project reports, risk logs, and decision matrices; facilitate executive-level discussions and public engagement as needed.
- Serve as the direct client point of contact while mentoring and managing project managers and project coordinators.
- Participate in business development efforts by contributing to identification of service opportunities, qualifying leads, positioning internal teams, defining consulting scopes, forecasting resources, and collaborating with the Client Service Manager and marketing staff on RFP submissions.
The Strengths You Bring : - Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of study or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 8-15 years of progressively responsible experience in a construction, technical or design-related field, with at least 5-10 years of experience in Owner's Representation/Project Management.
- K-12 project experience highly preferred.
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM) and/or PM Certificate desirable.
- Demonstrated successful experience in the management of budgets, schedules, procurement, site logistics (e.g. FF&E/move management), and change management.
- OSHA 10 certification preferable.
- Knowledge of alternative forms of project delivery including CM/GC, GC/CM, CM at Risk, Design Build, and P3.
- Experience with project management systems such as E-Builder, Procore, Primavera, Smartsheet, and SharePoint.
- Working knowledge and understanding of ORS279A, B & C.
- Competency with public speaking acumen, including but not limited to having executive level conversations, facilitating effective decision making and engagement/report out with clients, executives, public committees and governance structures.
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: $125,000 - $160,000 per year
Benefits 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; 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.
