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#TuesdayProjectSpotlight: How does an environmental assessment help inform the design of a green oasis for a quickly developing suburban community? Take a closer look at the recently dedicated Kozy Kamp Park, where a master plan process founded in neighborhood interests delivers a much-anticipated community space while limiting impact on local wetlands. Clark County WA City of Vancouver, Washington #EnvironmentalAssessment #LandUseApprovals #ParkDesign #CommunityRecreationDesign #Otak https://conta.cc/3zLN9Mg

Lead by Cathy Kraus and Shawn Klinkner, our Otak CPM project team celebrated the groundbreaking of the new St. Charles Cancer Center in Redmond, OR last week with the Central Oregon community and our client and industry partners! As owner representatives and community members, our team can’t wait to see this space for compassionate oncology care come to life.   Otak CPM Team: Cathy Kraus, Shawn Klinkner, Alexandra Cettie, Anna Harrington, Ryan Lamb Partners: St. Charles Health System, TVA Architects, Skanska   Congratulations to the project team! Learn more about our owner representative services in healthcare here at otak.com: https://lnkd.in/g-VDb2Df   #groundbreaking #ownerrepresentation #ownersrep #comprehensiveprojectmamangement #otak #otakcpm

We're #hiring for a Senior Manager/Business Unit Leader of our Water and Natural Resources team! This role may work out of our Vancouver, WA or Portland, OR office. As a Business Unit Leader, you will be responsible for operations, client business development, and direction of the Water and Natural Resources practice in Oregon & Southwest Washington including the Portland, Bend, Salem and Vancouver offices. The Business Unit Leader works collaboratively with the Otak Water and Natural Resources Director and the Public Sector Regional Manager to set goals and objectives in the region and ensure the business unit’s ongoing development and efficient operation. This role is a seller-doer who combines excellent project delivery and management with an understanding of the principles of financial management and business development. In addition, you will function as a Senior Project Manager for specific clients or projects. Come join a team of passionate, creative people and work on highly rewarding projects that enrich the communities we serve! Click the link below to apply: https://lnkd.in/g6YnkgdF #WaterResourcesEngineering #NaturalResourcesEngineering #VancouverWAJobs #PortlandJobs #SeniorManagerJobs

We're #hiring for a Stormwater Group Leader out of our Denver or Louisville, CO office! The ideal candidate will be a highly effective manager and collaborator with an entrepreneurial mindset who is excited to contribute to building a practice. You will have the opportunity to support Water and Natural Resource (WNR) projects in Colorado, Washington, and Oregon for a variety of clients (e.g., the Mile High Flood District, cities of Boulder, Greeley, Fort Collins, and other Colorado municipalities). The successful candidate will manage projects including basin planning, urban stormwater retrofit, stormwater treatment/management, and green infrastructure. If this sounds like the right role for you then click the link below to learn more and apply! https://conta.cc/4cIpomN #stormwater #stormwaterengineering #stormwaterdesign #stormwaterjobs #denverjobs #coloradojobs

Exciting news for the firm and our Otak CPM group! We are happy to announce the recent promotions of Sarah Oaks and Doug Garland to director and practice area leader of the company’s comprehensive project management team (Otak CPM). “We’re on the precipice of new growth and always seeking better ways to serve our clients. It’s a privilege to be able to collaborate with my team and identify the best practices and solutions that we’re bringing to our clients and share them across not only our division but the company.” – Sarah Oaks, Director of Otak CPM “The great thing about Otak CPM is the culture of inclusion and collaboration that each employee brings to the team. As we look to the future it is this culture of excellence that will help us achieve our goals together.” – Doug Garland, Practice Area Leader of Otak CPM Read more on their backgrounds and how they plan to drive growth with a strong team of owners’ representatives and client advisors across public and private markets. Congratulations Sarah and Doug! https://conta.cc/45HOlwm

Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day! We’re taking a moment to honor the incredible contributions women are making to engineering here at Otak and beyond. Thank you to the intelligent and dedicated women in engineering who improve our communities and pave the way for new generations every day! “Engineering impacts every part of our lives, and the diverse perspectives women bring to this field are crucial for driving innovation and solving the challenges we face.” – Raul E. Aviles Jr., PE, CPE, CEM, CEA, MBA, FAFE, CEO #WomenInEngineering #InternationalWomenInEngineeringDay #WomenInSTEM #DiversityAndInclusion #Engineering #Otak

🚵♀️ Happy Colorado Bike to Work Day from Maddie and Matt in our Louisville office! It's always a pleasure partnering with Commuting Solutions to encourage and act on innovate solutions that improve alternative transportation in our communities. Check out the fun they had volunteering at the Broomfield breakfast station below! #BTWD #DRCOG #BiketoWorkDay #Sustainability #Otak

Ushering in a new chapter of design innovation, Otak is thrilled to announce the addition of Ralph J. Mocerino, AIA, NCARB as our #architecture group’s national practice area leader! “My experience has always been focused on building practices... Being a focused, authentic leader who embraces, listens, and encourages is part of my DNA. It’s how I empower others to do the very best they possibly can, which has been vital to the success of growth efforts.” – Ralph Mocerino With a career spanning nearly four decades, Ralph brings an extensive track record of building practices to the growth aspirations of Otak and its teams. Read more on his plans for expanding the way the company embraces the power of design with its clients around the world. https://conta.cc/3L3Envv #newleadership #otakarchitecture #otak

Otak CPM's Senior Project Manager, Cathy Kraus, recently was reunited with partners from Andersen Construction, ZGF Architects, and Vancouver Clinic at the Oregon Society of Healthcare Engineering's Spring Conference. In a panel discussion, the team highlighted their success in delivering over 121,000 sf of new clinic space across three greenfield locations. Their collaborative approach—focusing on Lean Integrated Design and Progressive Design build—resulted in projects completed ahead of schedule and under budget. These achievements are enabling the Vancouver Clinic to expand its services in response to Clark County's growing population. Explore more about these remarkable projects at our website. https://lnkd.in/gRdRrfhN #ProgressiveDesignBuild #DesignBuild #IntegratedDesign #HealthcareDesign #OwnersRepresentative #OwnersRep

#TuesdayProjectSpotlight: How does affordable housing design make a building more than just a place to live? Take a closer look at the Sunshine Apartments, where a combination of community-oriented spaces and family-focused amenities creates an environment for all residents to thrive. Project Team Owner/Client: Wishcamper Development Partners Structural Engineer: VALAR Consulting Engineering Geotechnical Engineer: The Galli Group Surveyor, Civil Engineer, Landscape Designer: i.e. Engineering, Inc. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical Engineering: Hood-McNees Inc. #AffordableHousing #CommunityDesign #Architecture https://conta.cc/4bblSjF