Water Resources Project Manager
About The Position
Otak is hiring a Water Resources Project Manager for its Water and Natural Resources team, based in the Redmond or Everett office. The role supports project and development initiatives involving urban stormwater retrofit and management, green infrastructure, river, stream, and wetland restoration, fish passage, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, geomorphic analysis, flood hazard mitigation, and surface water planning. The team includes specialists in ecology, wetland science, water quality, water resources, fluvial geomorphology, botany, aquatic biology, and fisheries, and prepares technical reports for environmental baselines, permitting, and regulatory compliance. The Project Manager leads multidisciplinary teams and project delivery, with an emphasis on stormwater infrastructure, fish passage, river and stream restoration, and flood mitigation projects in Puget Sound. The role manages project scopes, schedules, and budgets; oversees technical studies, design work, reports, and construction documents; and contributes to client development, proposals, business development strategy, and support for Otak’s Transportation, Planning, and Architecture business units. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering, at least eight years of relevant project management or project engineering experience, and a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license. The posted annual salary range is $115,000–$155,000. Otak describes a hybrid work schedule and offers a broad total rewards program.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering.
- At least 8 years of Project Management or Project Engineering experience in stream or river restoration design, or a related field.
- Valid Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience preparing construction documents for project designs and permits supported by hydrologic, hydraulic, and geomorphic calculations.
- Demonstrated success managing projects from design through construction.
- Experience with SWMM, HSPF, HEC-RAS, SRH-2D, or similar hydrologic and hydraulic models.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS, and/or AutoCAD.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple project tasks with simultaneous deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Manage multidisciplinary teams and project delivery, focusing on stormwater infrastructure, fish passage, river and stream restoration, and flood mitigation projects in Puget Sound.
- Prepare reports supporting design decisions and permitting.
- Direct and oversee floodplain and watershed studies, hydrologic and hydraulic design reports, and construction documents.
- Guide staff in preparing design calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
- Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
- Participate in team strategy meetings on business development and technical delivery.
- Support client development and proposal activities.
- Support Otak’s Transportation, Planning, and Architecture business units.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Discretionary performance bonuses
- No-cost medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- HRA/HSA
- 401(k) retirement match
- Hybrid work schedule
- Paid Time Off accrual based on industry experience
- 9 paid holidays per year
- Commuter allowance based on office location
- Support for professional registration and/or certification fees
- Relocation assistance may be provided for candidates relocating to the area
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
