Water Resources Project Manager

Otak is currently seeking to hire a Water Resources Project Manager to join our Water and Natural Resources team in our Redmond or Everett office. This person will support our project and development initiatives such as: urban stormwater retrofit stormwater treatment/management green infrastructure restoration of river/stream/wetland systems fish passage hydrologic analysis hydraulic analyses (pipes and open channel) geomorphic analyses flood hazard mitigation and surface water planning.

Otak scientists and engineers are highly educated and experienced in the fields of ecology wetland science water quality water resources fluvial geomorphology botany aquatic biology and fisheries. We prepare technical reports that document environmental baseline conditions and fully satisfy regulatory reporting criteria for permitting and compliance requirements at the local county state and federal levels.

What Youll Do:

• Manage multidisciplinary teams and project delivery with a focus on stormwater infrastructure fish passage river and stream restoration and flood mitigation projects in Puget Sound.

• Prepare various reports supporting design decisions and permitting.

• Direct and oversee the preparation of 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 Otaks Transportation Planning and Architecture business units.

What You Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Water Resources or Environmental Engineering required (Masters degree preferred).

• Minimum of 8 years of previous Project Management/Project Engineering experience in stream/river restoration design or related field.

• Must possess a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• Experience with preparation of 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.

• Must be able to prioritize and manage multiple project tasks with simultaneous deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are needed.

Please note that 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: $00 per year

Benefits

At our core we believe that supporting our communities begins with supporting our employees. No matter what stage youre 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

Were not just looking for skills and experience having shared values is just as important! When you work at Otak you arent just joining a firm youre 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 dont just believe in cultivating our own community; were also committed to enriching the communities around us with smart creative solutions. We know our employees make an investment in us so were 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 were expanding and were dedicated to developing an internal infrastructure with the strength and talent to support that growth.

Equal Opportunity

At Otak we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to cultivating a workplace that is inclusive equitable and respectful for all. We believe that diverse perspectives enrich our work environment fuel innovation and are essential to our collective success.

We are dedicated to maintaining a workplace that is free from discrimination harassment and bias. Every individual at Otak is valued included and treated with dignity and respect. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local laws.

All employment decisions including those related to recruitment hiring training promotion compensation benefits and termination are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications. We strive to ensure that our practices uphold fairness and equity at every stage of the employment lifecycle.

Our Vision for an Inclusive Workplace

We are committed to creating an environment where:

• Diverse identities are embraced and differences are valued as a source of strength.

• Every employee feels safe to be their authentic self and contributes meaningfully.

• Unique perspectives are encouraged and open dialogue is welcomed to foster innovation.

• Curiosity replaces judgment and respectful engagement is prioritized in all interactions.

• Relationships are built on mutual trust dignity and respect forming the foundation of our workplace culture.

We provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities including pregnant employees to ensure an accessible and supportive work environment. If you require assistance or accommodations during the application process or in the workplace please contact Otaks People Services Department at .

Join us in shaping a more inclusive future!