Senior Project Manager

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Job description

This position is a top priority for Otak. If you are out of the area and interested in relocating to the beautiful Pacific NW for this opportunity, relocation assistance is provided!

Are you looking to take your career to the next level, for a challenge and reward in developing new business, endless growth opportunities, and an employer who cares about its staff and quality of delivery? If the answer is yes, then Day CPM/Otak is your next move!

We have an outstanding leadership opportunity for a Sr. Project Manager serving our Project Management, Construction Management, and Owner's Representative business group. You will lead a talented team with an excellent industry reputation with current marquis key clients. With your existing client contacts and team leadership skills, combined with organizational support at the highest level, the sky's the limit for growth and the ability to attract top talent.

Based in the Oregon and Southwest Washington (OR/SWWA) office, you will execute a business development plan and work with the Local Business Unit Leaders, Director of Business Development and Marketing, Regional Business Development Manager, and the Marketing Manager, to maintain and develop client relationships, connect Day CPM/Otak to client needs, lead the pursuit team in all positioning and proposal phases of winning new work and lead project teams in quality project delivery.

Day CPM, a division of Otak, Inc., is a leader in delivering project management, construction management and owner's representative services to both public agency and private industry clients across Oregon and Southwest Washington. We have a long and successful history of delivering excellent client service assisting our clients with high profile and challenging construction projects. This is an opportunity to build and expand new business with current clients and create new business through your connections, determination, and entrepreneurial spirit.

What you'll do:
This is a key opportunity for an individual who has demonstrated strong business acumen and development skills, ability to lead client relationships with key strategic clients, and the delivery of municipal and private projects within the local market. Key responsibilities include:

Identify specific opportunities to build our project pipeline to assist the business group in meeting annual revenue goals.

Responsible for maintaining assigned business development goals for the PMCM business group.

Identify strategic business opportunities and partnerships aligned with our OR/SWWA strategy offering all Otak company services.

Lead strategic client pursuits in partnership with regional business development and marketing professionals.

Support and participate in local or regional conferences and events.

Strong project delivery background in project management, construction management and owner's representative services.

Manage multi-disciplinary resources to deliver projects on schedule and budget and according to individual client critical success factors.

Ensure that we are providing services that add to the value of our clients' strategic goals and initiatives toward meeting their objectives.

As the Principal-in Charge, lead project teams in delivering project management, construction management and owner's representative services throughout the region.

Supervise and coordinate the work of others on projects including remote discipline staff to ensure proper and timely execution on projects.

Support the OR/SWWA operation in collaboration with other business group managers, local and regional and marketing staff

Network and collaborate with colleagues across Otak's key regional offices in Puget Sound, Washington and Louisville, Colorado.

Maintain a positive organizational health culture supporting all corporate initiatives including but not limited to our Diversity and Inclusion program and GO Committee supporting our commitment to the environment.

Utilize internal systems for communication, tracking and collaboration on projects and opportunities.

What you bring:
B.S. degree in construction management, architecture, engineering. DBIA and/or PMP certification desired.

10-15+ or more years of related experience providing leadership in the public and/or private sector working collaboratively with design and construction teams to facilitate successful project delivery of capital projects or programs.

Proven track record of successfully managing projects and delivering on time and on budget while meeting or exceeding client expectations.

Previous supervisory experience with strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to successfully manage clients and projects and collaboratively interface with Otak's regional experts, as well as to mentor staff.

Self-starter, results-oriented and ability to work under tight deadlines

Establish and maintain solid work relationships, through communication, cooperation, and positive interaction with team members and all other departments.

Work with others to prevent problems and find a solution when issues arise.

Resourceful and tenacious at making decisions and solving problems. Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resources allocation, leadership techniques and coordination of people and resources.

Proven technical skills with the ability to articulate ideas and concepts both visually and contextually are required.

Ability to motivate others and lead teams to implement plans for projects and client pursuits.

Successful marketing, proposal writing, proposal management, and public presentations experience.

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; no-cost medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; a 401(k)-retirement match that is 100% vested immediately; a flexible office and remote 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!

Why work at Otak?

When you work at Otak, you aren't just joining a firm - you're joining a community. We believe our best work happens in a culture of collaboration and inclusion, where the expertise of diverse individuals can thrive in a foundation of teamwork. The work environment we create is built on a simple concept: working on interesting projects with interesting people. However, we don't just believe in cultivating our own community; we're also committed to enriching the communities around us with smart, creative solutions. We know our employees make an investment in us, so we're committed to making an investment in them. Seasoned experts and young professionals work together to encourage personal growth and skill development at all experience levels. Plus, we're expanding - and we're dedicated to developing an internal infrastructure with the strength and talent to support that growth.

Otak employees have a progressive mindset and sustainable community perspective. We encourage our staff to volunteer in their communities by giving them an option to earn extra vacation time for their volunteer hours. Otak combines the best of a small firm mentality with strong collaboration across disciplines with the plentiful opportunities to work on exciting projects offered by a growing firm. We also encourage life balance and foster a fun work environment. Our Northwest sensibilities are reflected in our commitment to sustainability and diversity. And believing that diversity fosters innovation and strengthens our skills, we embrace a culture of inclusion and equity in our company and in our communities.

Otak is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For us, diversity isn't a box to check, it is woven into our key values. Diversity is the deep, running vein that fosters innovation, strengthens our team, and opens doors. This is why we're determined to build a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our team embraces each other's unique perspectives and strives to promote a culture where we all feel a sense of belonging. We understand that when we are able to courageously show up as our fully evolved selves, there is more collaboration, more creative ideas and an increase in capitalizing on our team's natural talents. If you are a minority, veteran, person with a disability, or a member of the LGBTQA Community, we strongly encourage and welcome you to apply to any open position of interest.