As the first-ever fully protected pedestrian intersection in Boulder, Colorado, we’re excited to share that the 30th and Colorado Underpass earned Public Works National Project of the Year by APWA! Our transportation team responsible for the design attended the awards event with partners from the City of Boulder to receive the honor. See more about what the award aims to recognize and how this project improved its community at our website. https://conta.cc/3BryiYy #PublicWorks #ProtectedBikeLane #PedestrianSafety
Otak
Design Services
Portland, Oregon 14,788 followers
From public infrastructure to private buildings, we are transforming the way communities are designed and experienced.
About us
Otak values people, both those in our workplace and those that are impacted by the projects we undertake. We strive to foster a sense of community within our offices and take that same purpose to our work enabling us to realize places that once could only be imagined. As a member of the Otak team, you’ll notice a different kind of company--where people are our priority.. They are Our “Why.” With deep roots in the Pacific Northwest while expanding rapidly to Colorado, we have built a strong reputation for excellence in smart urban growth planning, sustainable design and development, and innovative transportation solutions. We are a highly collaborative team with award-winning multidisciplinary expertise in urban design, architecture, planning, engineering, and construction management. Whether it is regional planning; engineering a mobility project; designing a mixed-use residential project, or assisting an owner to manage construction of a complex civic facility, we apply a clear vision, positive energy, and a client-centric focus to every project we touch. It is our passion for the work we do that unites us. We are not just looking for the most qualified or experienced candidates, we are looking for talented people who embody the Otak spirit. We embrace a culture of inclusion and equity in both our company and our communities because we have seen firsthand how diversity fosters innovation and strengthens our skills.
- Website
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https://www.otak.com
External link for Otak
- Industry
- Design Services
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Portland, Oregon
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 1981
- Specialties
- Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Infrastructure, Urban Design, Transportation Services, Architecture, Environmental Services, Planning, Water Resources, Survey and Mapping, Natural Resources, Construction Management, Owner's Representative, and Project Management
Locations
Employees at Otak
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Christina W.
Project Manager | Design Manager | Owners Representative
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Dave Hawkins, VMS, CCCA, PMP
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Andy Bell
Chief Information Officer (CIO) | Global Business Partner in US and Europe | Expertise in helping companies innovate, integrate, and adapt to change
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Rick Hazen
Data Center Critical Systems, IT Infrastructure professional - CDCMP
Updates
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#TuesdayProjectSpotlight: How is the public transportation infrastructure of Washington State greatly expanded while minimizing impact to property and the environment? Take a closer look at the Swift Bus Rapid Transit System – Green Line, where shelter design, permitting and other efforts around 33 station sites adds corridor connectivity and safety to the communities across this region. Client: Community Transit #TransportationDesign #Transit #BusRapidTransit https://conta.cc/4elgX1Q
Green Line - Swift Bus Rapid Transit - Otak
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Virtually every #AEC organization either is, or began as, a small business. Last week, our office in Louisville, CO had a great time hosting small business leaders to foster the relationships necessary for growth and diversity in the industry. Take a look at some moments from our mixer where we connected with peers and teaming partners in the community to strengthen existing bonds and forge new ones. And stay tuned for future small business events across our regions! Special thanks to: VIVID Engineering Group Inc. | Streetscapes | Mayo Geophysical Services Limited | Boulder Land Consultants | Triax Engineering, LLC | Studio Completiva, Inc. #SmallBusiness #SupportSmallBusiness
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Two more of Otak’s own are joining the ranks of Women of Vision! We’re very happy to share that this year, Kristen Ballou and Sarah Oaks are being recognized by the Daily Journal of Commerce Oregon as women who are shaping the built environment and influencing future generations in the industry. “As a senior engineer, Kristen has developed her craft through a variety of projects. She shares that knowledge with junior engineers to build their skillset for a successful career. Having her lead a team builds confidence among everyone involved!” - Amanda Owings, BUL Transportation and Infrastructure, Otak “[Sarah] routinely rises to the occasion to express leadership, strategic vision and to invite others into a growth-oriented mindset, both personally and in support of our company vision.” - Shawn Klinkner, Senior Project Manager, PMCM, Otak Join us in congratulating Kristen, Sarah, and the rest of this year’s nominees on this well-deserved honor. We can’t wait to celebrate everyone and hear their stories at the ceremony this fall! https://lnkd.in/gXpie5T8 #WomenofVision #DJCOregon
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#TuesdayProjectSpotlight: What’s a ‘tuned mass damper,’ and how does it improve a pedestrian bridge design in Olympic National Park? Take a closer look at the Staircase Rapids Trail Bridge and how a unique approach delivered this 210-foot suspension structure to a remote construction site that now provides safe passage across the Skokomish River. 🌉 https://conta.cc/3XUQoe3 Client: Saybr Contractors, Inc. #PedestrianBridge #DesignBuild #Structures #EngineeringAnalysis
Staircase Rapids Trail Bridge - Otak
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Ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the City of Salem’s infrastructure and make a lasting impact on the community? We're #hiring for a Senior Project Manager/Project Engineer out of our Salem, OR office! You will have the opportunity to oversee and lead plan reviews for critical utility and transportation projects on behalf of the City of Salem. Leveraging your extensive experience, you’ll deliver exceptional quality, drive successful project outcomes, and contribute to significant urban development. Click the link below to learn more and apply! https://conta.cc/3XSTjUu #PMCMJobs #ProjectEngineerJobs #OregonJobs #SalemJobs #ProjectManagerJobs
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☀Already miss summer? As the season officially transitions into autumn this weekend, we’re looking back at a summer of team fun outside the office. Check out some of our favorite moments from picnics, lunches, a Mariner's game, and the Johnson Creek River Cleanup as we move into the rest of the year! #TeamBuilding #CompanyPicnic #SummerFun
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Always ready to jump at the opportunity to hone their skills, multiple members of our owner’s representative team recently earned their Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Associate certification! In an effort to streamline collaboration between the design team and general contractor, the design-build project delivery method integrates the two into a single, more cohesive team. Already utilizing the approach across various projects, Michelle Keizer, Megan Reck, Assoc. DBIA, Michelle Williams, Assoc. DBIA, and Patricia Strange aim to further leverage this area of expertise to benefit all project stakeholders moving forward. Congrats to you all on the accomplishment! See what each had to say about the meaning of their certification, and learn more about our owner’s representative group at our website: https://conta.cc/3XrCzT0 #DBIA #ProfessionalDevelopment #ProjectDelivery #OwnersRepresentation
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"How did they do that?!" Thanks for the feature KPTV Fox 12 Oregon!
Portland construction, architecture teams build sculptures from canned goods
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We’re “Rising Together to End Hunger” at Otak! Yesterday our team used more than 2,200 cans to create a hot air balloon sailing in front of Mt. Hood for this year’s canstructionPDX. Inspired as always by our environment and the drive to come together and help our communities, we’re grateful to be able to support the Oregon Food Bank with our participation and donation! CANscupltures are on display at Portland’s Pioneer Square Mall all week. Stop by to see them in person, check out the other amazing structures, and vote for our piece! You can also vote for Otak online by either: 1. Liking our sculpture on the CANstruction Facebook page: https://conta.cc/3zzldLU 2. Donating to the Oregon Food Bank in the name of team Otak: https://conta.cc/3Tz7Pya Thank you to our volunteers and to CanstructionPDX for the support and the amazing opportunity to show off our design and engineering skills while fundraising for our communities! Otak team: Chris Maykut, Sean Clark, Margaret Steinhilber, Nathan Erwin, Annika Hudson, Tanya Boyer, CPSM, Javier Buenrostro, Laura Merriman, and Stacey Ho, MBA, CPSM, FSMPS #CANstruction2024 #OregonFoodBank #CANstruction
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