Transportation Group Leader

Overview

Lead multidisciplinary transportation projects from concept through construction in WA/OR.

Key Responsibilities

• project management
• standards compliance
• team mentoring
• client relations
• sheet development
• business development

Tasks

-Mentor and empower junior engineers through cross-disciplinary collaboration, fostering technical growth, accountability, and a culture of excellence. -Serve as a Senior Project Manager and seller-doer, advancing Otak’s presence through exceptional technical leadership, client service, and community-focused design solutions. -Apply deep expertise in AASHTO, ADA, MUTCD, ODOT, and WSDOT standards to ensure quality, compliance, and innovation across all design phases. -Cultivate strong partnerships with ODOT, WSDOT, other public agencies, stakeholders, and communities to address complex design and construction challenges, ensuring environmental, cultural, and regulatory compliance. -Lead civil sheet development, prepare final PS&E packages, and support construction through submittal reviews, RFIs, and site visits to ensure seamless project delivery. -Lead and manage complex, multidisciplinary transportation and transit projects from planning through construction, delivering high-quality, context-sensitive designs that meet client and regulatory requirements. -Partner with the Business Unit Leader (BUL) and marketing staff to align financial management with business development goals, driving proposal efforts, client engagement, and strategic growth of the Transportation & Infrastructure business unit. -Build trusted client relationships through responsive communication, proactive engagement, and collaborative problem-solving to achieve successful project outcomes. -Oversee project scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables to achieve client goals while maintaining technical excellence, compliance, and profitability.

Requirements

• autocad
• microstation
• pe license
• roadway design
• 10+ years
• bachelors

What You Bring

-Demonstrated proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation/OpenRoads, or similar design software. -Professional Engineer (PE) license with the ability to obtain registration in Oregon and Washington within six (6) months. -Strong technical background in roadway, multimodal, and transit infrastructure design. -10+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering with an emphasis on transportation, infrastructure, drainage, and utility design. -Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field from an accredited institution. -Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results. -Curiosity replaces judgment, and respectful engagement is prioritized in all interactions.

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About Otak

-Founded in 1981 in Oregon by three visionaries, Otak has grown from a regional firm into a multidisciplinary powerhouse spanning eight offices across the western U.S. and the Middle East. -Its name—derived from founders Othman, Tahran, and Kurahashi—signals a legacy rooted in collaborative creativity and technical excellence. -After joining forces with HanmiGlobal in 2011, Otak launched a period of strategic growth, acquiring firms like DAY CPM, Loris & Associates, V3 Studios, Visitor Use Management, and Tarr Whitman Group to broaden its capabilities. -Typical projects span mixed-use hospitality towers, school districts, transit facilities, and national park visitor centers—often weaving sustainability and context-sensitive design into each site. -The firm’s integrated service offering—from urban design and engineering to project controls and construction management—makes it uniquely equipped to shepherd complex developments end-to-end. -Standout highlights include the Hyatt Place tower in Portland, fish‑passage engineering for WSDOT, bridge replacements, and innovative work in national parks and EV battery facilities. -Otak’s narrative is one of geographic expansion, service diversification, and creative problem‑solving—always anchored in community impact and design innovation.

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