OR/SW Washington Regional Manager & Transportation Business Leader

This position can change your career. Roles that offer real leadership opportunity are hard to find; most are just senior PM-level with some mid management thrown in. Not at Otak.  We want a true business leader with transportation experience because that is the engine and focus for our public practice growth. Your experience as a transportation practice leader has prepared you to lead our public business across all disciplines.    

What does your resume include? Strong leadership skills with a history in the Oregon/SW Washington public infrastructure business.  You most likely grew through successive responsibilities as an engineer or planner in the transportation market with extensive client relationships in the region. Your background shows a strong commitment to client satisfaction and solid skills as a leader of people. Years of experience are one measure, but so is demonstrated personal growth of you and your team.

Why Otak

Small enough to be nimble and strategic, but big enough to have top talent and exciting projects.  We are growing and diversifying our business in Oregon and SW Washington. With a comfortable, collaborative work culture, competitive salaries, and great benefits, Otak is an ideal place to work for a strong leader of people and projects.  Check out our website for more information on why Otak is a great place to work: https://www.otak.com/our-why-video/. There is also a link to a video on our transportation business: https://vimeo.com/438656711

What you will do

As Oregon/ SW Washington Regional Manager you’ll be part of the senior director leadership reporting to the CEO.  You’ll have responsibility for overall regional business performance, business planning, transportation client development, and leadership of the public infrastructure business team in Oregon and SW Washington. To support your success, you will have a team of experienced unit leaders and project managers reporting to you.  You’ll have a seat at the table in overall company performance through a collaboration with Senior Leaders in Administrative, BD & Marketing, financial and HR in addition to your regional peers to set goals and objectives in the region and ensure the team’s ongoing development and efficient operation.

Specific expectations and responsibilities of the position include:

• Develop and implement strategies for the growth of the transportation business in Oregon and SW Washington.
• Create and share your vision for growing our transportation group and sustaining services for public agencies
• Collaborate with the Regional BD and Marketing leadership on strategic plans, client development, pursuit strategies, and competitive positioning
• Provide direction to and supervision of staff
• Work closely with your team to solidify and grow client relationships
• Forecast the business and manage operations
• Assist in strengthening the technical capabilities of staff in Oregon and SW Washington