Project Manager/Senior Project Manager

Otak • Portland, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Otak CPM is seeking a Project Manager/Senior Project Manager to join our Project Management, Construction Management, and Owners Representative business group in the Portland Metro area. You will collaborate with a talented regional team to serve current marquis key clients and participate in business development opportunities as we expand our local lines of service. From pre-design to post-occupancy, youll 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. At Otak CPM, we are leaders in project and construction management, serving both public agencies and private industry clients across Oregon and Southwest Washington. With a strong track record of delivering exceptional client service, we take pride in managing high-profile and complex construction projects. This position will be based out of Portland, OR and will require occasional travel to Central Oregon.

Requirements

• 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.
• Demonstrated successful experience in the management of budgets, schedules, procurement, site logistics (e.g. FF&E/move management), and change management.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) and/or PM Certificate desirable.
• OSHA 10 certification preferable.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Manages 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.
• Ensures project scope, budget, and schedule adherence, balancing competing priorities and stakeholder expectations.
• Directs large-scale, complex projects requiring specialized skills, collaborative interdisciplinary coordination, and public engagement.
• Develops work plans, schedules, and budgets, turning client visions into actionable plans while advising on methodologies and risks.
• Supervises and coaches junior staff in the development of project reports, risk logs, and decision matrices; facilitates executive-level discussions and public engagement as needed.
• Serves as direct Client point of contact and mentoring and managing project managers and project coordinators.
• Participates in business development efforts by contributing to identification of service opportunities, qualifying leads, positioning internal teams, defining consulting scopes, forecasting resources, and collaborating Client Service Manager and marketing staff on RFP submissions.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level