Owner's Advisor — Strategic Capital Programs Lead

Parametrix; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare (medical, eye

ESOP — Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Performance-based bonuses

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Bonding Leave

Job summary

Parametrix is seeking an experienced Owner’s Advisor to join our Advisory Services team. This role focuses on representing the owner across water/wastewater, transit, and environmental projects, guiding programs from concept through construction and warranty.

The ideal candidate thrives in owner-facing environments with deep technical depth and strategic view on capital programs. Oregon-based candidates are preferred, but remote options are considered for the right experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of consulting experience in owner’s advisory, alternative delivery, program management, or management consulting in the infrastructure space.
• Experience in procurement processes, contract development, cost engineering/estimating, schedule development and review, risk assessment, decision analysis, lifecycle cost evaluation.
• Independent cost estimates and schedule reviews to protect the owner's interests; experience with alternative delivery methods.
• DBIA certification indicates expertise in design‑build practices and collaborative delivery.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain long-term client relationships, preferably in the Pacific Northwest.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with ability to present technical information to executives.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Owner as a trusted advisor from concept through design, procurement, construction, closeout and warranty.
• Provide hands-on leadership to guide delivery across all project phases.
• Offer expertise in Alternative Public Works contracting and delivery methods (CM/GC, CMAR, GC/CM, DB heavy civil).
• Develop and validate cost estimates and budgets to align with project scope.
• Evaluate schedules, identify risks, and propose corrective actions.
• Conduct risk assessments and lifecycle cost evaluations to support decisions.
• Review scope, schedule and budget to protect the owner's interests.
• Advise on procurement strategies and alternative delivery approaches to drive success.
• Build and maintain strong client partnerships throughout the project life cycle.

Skills

Owner advocate

Project delivery

Alternative delivery

DBIA certification

Client relationships

Strong communicator

Cost estimation

Job description

Parametrix is seeking an experienced Owner’s Advisor to join our Advisory Services team. This role focuses on representing the owner across water/wastewater, transit, and environmental projects, guiding programs from concept through construction and warranty.

The ideal candidate thrives in owner-facing environments with deep technical depth and strategic view on capital programs. Oregon-based candidates are preferred, but remote options are considered for the right experience and qualifications.