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Otak

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Otak reviews

3.3

55% would recommend to a friend

(70 total reviews)

Nico Vanderhorst

Not enough data to show CEO approval

41% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.3

Culture & values

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

Otak has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 70 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Otak employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

Ratings by demographic groups

Reviews by job title

70 reviews
3.0
Mar 5, 2018

Engineer

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great office location and office dynamics - working with engineers, architects and planners in an "open" office environment was really fun and exciting. Good work life balance and culture.

Cons

Workload balance was not great at times, and when you're salaried it really stings. I saw many people burn out. Also, the lack of female leadership and opportunities for females was glaringly obvious.

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Otak Response
8y
Thank you for taking the time to share your comments. We're glad you enjoyed the downtown location, office culture, and collaborative environment! Your feedback on workload balance, scheduling, and team building is helpful. And you'll be glad to hear that the Otak leadership team is highly invested in improving the diversity of the company, and plans are in the works to cultivate and promote leaders who are women and people of color. Thanks for taking the time to give us specific feedback about your experience here! --Marie Gettel-Gilmartin, Senior Communications Manager at Otak
5.0
Jul 22, 2014

Working at Otak was a lot of fun

Landscape architectural designer
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

One of the best things about working at Otak was working with high quality, good natured and dedicated people who worked hard to provide great design for the community.

Cons

Sometimes the work-life balance was off balance, but that would depend on project deadlines.

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Otak Response
8y
Thanks for your comment. We're glad you had such a positive experience working here, and we hope you come back and join in the fun! We're the fastest-growing company of our size in the A/E industry, and it's a great time to come back. --Marie Gettel-Gilmartin, Senior Communications Manager at Otak
5.0
Apr 12, 2013

Smart and Personable

Senior manager
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

This company has a group of really sharp and talented senior managers who are very contemporary. If you are a young professional you will be listened to and given opportunities to wear many hats. The firm is moving downtown Portland to be closer to urban clients.

Cons

The company has recently been purchased by a Korean comany and some adjustment is still occurring.

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Otak Response
8y
Thanks for your review! So much has changed in the past several years, and we hope you're still enjoying your job here at Otak. Our downtown location is vital, vibrant, and highly accessible. We've continued to maintain local management while Hanmi Global is a key investor. We have more sharp and talented senior managers and young professionals than ever before! Hope you still enjoy your job here! --Marie Gettel-Gilmartin, Senior Communications Manager at Otak
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