Otak is looking to hire a Senior Project Manager to join our architecture practice, focusing on the mixed-use and public projects-oriented design market sector. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with project teams dedicated to multifamily, mixed-use, hospitality, and other mid/high-rise projects.

As the Senior Project Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of projects, upholding a commitment to technical excellence, fostering strong client relationships, and promoting seamless collaboration within the team. Your responsibilities will encompass leading all project team members to ensure timely completion within the project schedule and budget. Moreover, you will adeptly manage client expectations and guide project documents through every phase, including essential design and jurisdictional reviews. Join us in shaping the future of innovative and impactful design solutions.

Otak's Architects and Urban Designers produce enduring structures and designs. We establish places that are creative, yet practical, and modern, yet timeless. Our experts bring sustainable design and design excellence to every project, from multifamily housing and transit centers to community buildings, and everything in between.

This position may be based out of our Portland, OR or Denver, CO office.

What you'll do:

Lead project teams to ensure design intent and conformance to quality assurance, quality control and best practice standards. Mentor and direct the work of less experienced staff; collaborate and energize the design team to develop solutions to design problems. Utilize problem-solving skills to solve technical and design challenges while effectively meeting deadlines. Work in partnership in the preparation of client presentations and present design concepts, drawings, models, etc. As the primary point of contact, lead the client in defining distinctions or points of clarification to achieve project goals. Lead project reviews regarding project costs, budgets and adherence to schedule. Develop new client relationships and support the office's marketing and business development activities. What you bring:

Bachelor's or master's degree in Architecture or equivalent experience. Must have obtained architectural registration and license in Oregon or Colorado. Must have at least 15 years of professional architectural experience with at least five years of demonstrated project management experience. Demonstrated experience around complex urban project types with competing and conflicting interests focused on mixed-use, multi-family, and hospitality desired. Have advanced knowledge and experience of applicable zoning codes, applicable codes, and implications on design. Ability to plan and manage design team efforts to meet deadlines and budgets effectively. A general understanding of computer-aided design software such as AutoCAD and Civil3D and/or REVIT. Bluebeam experience preferred. 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: $120,000-$165,000 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 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); suppor 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 pro

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