Architectural Senior Project Manager
Company: Black Spectacles
Location: Portland
Posted on: September 21, 2023
Job Description:
Architectural Senior Project Manager - Spectacular Otak Redmond,
WA 98052 Architectural Senior Project ManagerDescription We're
thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity at Otak. We're on the
lookout for a Senior Project Manager to join our team within the
Architecture Practice based in beautiful Portland, OR. In this
role, you'll be at the heart of our Residential, Commercial, and
Retail design Market Sector.As a key player, you'll team up with
some of the brightest minds in the industry to bring to life a
diverse range of projects, including multifamily residences,
mixed-use spaces, hospitality venues, and various commercial
ventures. Your mission as a Senior Project Manager will be to
ensure the successful delivery of projects, demonstrating
unwavering dedication to technical excellence, fostering robust
client relationships, and promoting seamless collaboration within
the team.Leading by example, you'll guide and mentor all members of
the project team, overseeing their efforts to ensure projects are
completed within the defined schedule and budget. You'll also play
a pivotal role in managing client expectations, keeping them
aligned with project progress. Moreover, your expertise will extend
to diligently supervising project documents throughout every phase,
including essential design and jurisdictional reviews.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.
- Oversee project reviews regarding project costs, budgets and
adherence to schedule
- Develop new client relationships and support the marketing and
business development activities of the office.What you bring:
- Bachelors or master's degree in architecture or equivalent
experience.
- Must have obtained architectural registration, license in
Oregon and Washington a plus.
- Must have at least 10 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 effectively
meet deadlines and budgets.
- A general understanding of computer-aided design software such
as AutoCAD and/or REVIT.
- Bluebeam experience preferred.BenefitsAt 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); 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.Why
work at Otak?We're not just looking for skills and experience,
having shared values is just as important! 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.What is it really like to work at Otak?
Watch this short video: -Our Why 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.Equal OpportunityOtak is proud to be an
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. The Equal
Opportunity policy at Otak, Inc. provides a fair and equal
employment opportunity for all employees and applicants regardless
of race, color, religion, nation origin, gender, gender identity,
sexual orientation, age, marital status, protected veteran status
or disability or any other status(es) protected by law. Otak ensure
nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and mandatory supplements
to EEO (revisions).At Otak, we recognize that inclusion is a
practice and we are determined to lead our industry by embedding
that practice into our work. Cultivating an inclusive workplace
environment is ongoing and consistent work, requiring dedication
and commitment from every member of the organization. This
commitment is reflected in Otak's promise to significantly increase
employee diversity, impact the communities in which we work, and
establish ongoing relationships within these communities.Otak's
Vision for an Inclusive Environment includes the following:
- We embrace diverse identities, and willingly engage across
difference
- All employees can experience the workplace safely and show up
as their authentic selves
- Fostering unique perspectives and an open exchange of
ideas
- Engaging one another with curiosity rather than judgment
- Relationships are built on mutual trust, dignity, and
respect
- 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. If you want to learn
more about Otak, this position, or the company's commitment to
diversity, equity, and inclusion, contact our Human Resources
Department at -GRPHumanResources@otak.com .*Please note, Otak is
not accepting resumes from 3 rd -party recruitment agencies at this
time.
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