Owner’s Advisor – Advisory Services
About The Position
Parametrix is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm helping clients deliver resilient infrastructure, vibrant and livable communities, and environmentally sustainable solutions. We are a team of professional construction managers, engineers, management consultants, planners, scientists, and surveyors dedicated to delivering outstanding client service. We build lasting partnerships and collaborate with our clients to envision possibilities and create tomorrow, together. We are committed to being a Best Place to Work, offering hybrid work environments that promote meaningful connections, support work-life balance, and encourage career development. With excellent benefits, employee ownership, and a collaborative culture, Parametrix creates a supportive and enriching workplace. We are looking for an Owner’s Advisor to join our Advisory Services team. We partner with public and private sector clients across water/wastewater, transit and transportation, environmental services, and construction management—helping deliver critical infrastructure that strengthens the communities where we live and work. This role is ideal for a seasoned consultant who thrives in an owner-facing environment and brings both technical depth and strategic perspective to complex capital programs. While we have a strong preference for candidates located in Oregon, remote flexibility may be considered for the right individual.
Requirements
- Experienced & Strategic: 9+ years of consulting experience in owner’s advisory, alternative delivery, program management, or management consulting. Strong background in cost engineering/estimating, schedule development and review, risk assessment, decision analysis, and lifecycle cost evaluation.
- Owner Advocate: Skilled at conducting independent cost estimates and schedule reviews to evaluate and negotiate scope, budget, and timelines in the best interest of the owner. Experienced in supporting procurement strategies and alternative delivery methods.
- Project Delivery Leader: Proven success managing and delivering complex capital programs and infrastructure projects from planning through construction and closeout.
- Alternative Delivery Expert: Deep understanding of Alternative Public Works statutes, procurement processes, preconstruction services, GMP development, and collaborative delivery models.
- Client-Focused Relationship Builder: Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain long-term client relationships, ideally within the Pacific Northwest. Trusted advisor who brings professionalism, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach.
- Strong Communicator: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical information and provide executive-level decision support.
Responsibilities
- Represent the Owner: Serve as a trusted advisor acting on behalf of the owner to support projects and programs from concept development through design, permitting, procurement, construction, closeout, and warranty.
- Support Program & Project Delivery: Provide hands-on leadership and oversight to help guide successful execution across all phases of delivery.
- Support Alternative Delivery: Provide expertise in Alternative Public Works contracting, supporting the successful delivery of CM/GC, CMAR, GC/CM, PDB, or DB heavy civil infrastructure projects.
- Lead Cost & Budget Oversight: Develop, review, and validate cost estimates and budgets to ensure alignment with project scope and owner expectations.
- Monitor & Analyze Schedules: Evaluate and track project schedules, identify risks or variances, and recommend corrective actions.
- Manage Risk & Decision Support: Conduct risk assessments and facilitate risk mitigation strategies, decision analyses, and lifecycle cost evaluations.
- Evaluate Scope, Schedule & Budget: Independently review and negotiate key project elements to protect the owner’s interests.
- Support Procurement & Delivery Strategies: Advise on alternative delivery approaches and procurement methods to drive project success.
- Build Client Partnerships: Collaborate closely with clients, stakeholders, and project teams to maintain strong, trusted relationships throughout the life of the project.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability insurance)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (financial profit sharing)
- Performance-based bonuses
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Time Off (both vacation & sick/wellness time accruals)
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Bonding Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
