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Owner’s Advisor – Advisory Services

aksengineeringforestryllcTualatin, OR

💰 $95,000 – $140,000/yrFull-time

Quick Summary

Owner's Advisor providing infrastructure project oversight and advisory services across water, wastewater, transportation, and environmental programs.

Skills & Keywords

Project managementCost estimatingRisk managementInfrastructure delivery

What You’ll Do

Serve as a trusted representative of the owner, advising clients through planning, design, permitting, procurement, construction, closeout, and warranty phases.
Provide leadership and oversight to support successful delivery of infrastructure programs and capital projects.
Advise clients on alternative delivery methods including CM/GC, CMAR, GC/CM, Progressive Design-Build, and Design-Build strategies.
Develop, review, and validate project budgets, cost estimates, and financial assumptions to align with scope and owner expectations.
Review and monitor schedules, identify risks or variances, and recommend corrective actions to maintain project performance.
Lead risk assessments, decision analysis, lifecycle cost evaluations, and scope/schedule/budget negotiations in the owner’s best interest.

Required Qualifications

9+ years of consulting, owner’s advisory, program management, construction management, or infrastructure project delivery experience.
Strong background in cost estimating, budget management, schedule analysis, and risk management for capital projects.
Proven experience managing complex infrastructure programs from concept through construction and closeout.
Deep understanding of Alternative Public Works procurement methods and collaborative delivery models.
Strong client relationship skills with the ability to build trust and serve as a long-term advisor.

Nice to Have

Existing relationships with public agencies or private infrastructure clients in Oregon or the Pacific Northwest.
Experience supporting water, wastewater, transportation, transit, or environmental projects.
Background in lifecycle cost analysis, value engineering, or capital planning.
Professional certifications such as PE, PMP, CCM, DBIA, or related credentials.
Experience working in both consulting and owner-side environments.
Meaningful Growth Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance, we offer hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development so you can grow with purpose.
Real Collaboration Join a team that brings diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges with creativity, curiosity, and a shared commitment to quality.
Respect for Your Time We value work-life balance and offer generous PTO and a supportive environment that helps you manage both personal and professional responsibilities.
Benefits That Care You’ll have access to health coverage that supports your total well-being, plus a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more resources to help you thrive.
Weekly Team Lunches Take a break and recharge with your teammates, we believe food brings people together.
Culture That Connects We invest in experiences that build strong teams and strong communities.
A Place People Love to Work We’ve been named one of the Top Workplaces year after year.

Why AKS?

At AKS, we believe your work should support your life, not the other way around. Here's what you can count on when you join our team:

Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions, celebrates initiative, and is committed to doing things the right way for our employees, clients, and communities.