Senior Project Architect

Otak • Portland, OR

1d • $130,000 - $165,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Otak is seeking a Senior Project Architect to join our Architecture team and contribute to meaningful, community-focused work. If youre passionate about creating projects that enhance communities, support environmental stewardship, and elevate design excellence, we encourage you to apply. Our firm is deeply committed to sustainability and design that enhances the human experience. We value individuals who demonstrate leadership potential, enjoy mentoring others, and bring a positive, collaborative spirit to their work. In this role, the Senior Project Architect leads the planning and design of a range of project types, including multifamily housing, commercial, and mixed-use developments, with experience in mass timber a plus. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners throughout all phases of design, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and aligned with client expectations. This position is responsible for guiding project documentation, coordinating across disciplines, and navigating design and jurisdictional review processes. At Otak, our Architects and Urban Designers create enduring, thoughtful environments that balance creativity with practicality and innovation with timelessness. From housing and transit centers to community-focused spaces, we bring a commitment to sustainable design and design excellence to every project. This position may be based out of our Portland, OR or Denver, CO office location.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or relevant field required.
• Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible experience in architecture.
• Professional Architectural Registration required.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships while driving business growth.
• Demonstrated experience with Revit, AutoCAD and SketchUp.
• Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Project Delivery methods.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Renovation project experience is a plus.
• Public or federal project experience is desired.
• Experience with mass timber is a plus.
• Experience in California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington with local agency building departments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the project team to develop design solutions that emphasize design excellence and best practices.
• Ensure quality control and the delivery of a fully coordinated set of construction documents.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff while fostering a collaborative, energized team environment to solve design challenges.
• Participate in project reviews, focusing on project costs, budgets, and adherence to schedule.
• Collaborate with clients to define requirements and expectations, ensuring alignment and achievement of project goals.
• Participate in business development activities including client meetings and preparation of proposals, while developing and maintaining strong client relationships.

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: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees