Owner’s Advisor – Advisory Services

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.

Who You Are

• 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.

Why AKS?

• Meaningful Growth: Hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development.
• Real Collaboration: Diverse perspectives to solve complex challenges creatively and collaboratively.
• Respect for Your Time: Generous PTO and supportive environment for work-life balance.
• Benefits That Care: Health coverage, 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more.
• Weekly Team Lunches: Recharge with your teammates.
• Culture That Connects: Experiences that build strong teams and strong communities.
• A Place People Love to Work: Named one of the Top Workplaces year after year.