Event Manager

At AKS Engineering & Forestry, we’re all about building better communities—literally. We help shape neighborhoods, create spaces for businesses, and design the infrastructure that makes life better for everyone. We’ve spent the past 28 years partnering with public and private clients to deliver high-quality engineering solutions across the Pacific Northwest.

But let’s get to the good part: We’re hiring! We’re looking for an energetic Event Manager to join our team in our Tualatin office. If you’re someone who enjoys planning and executing events, coordinating logistics, and fostering relationships, this might just be the next step in your career.

What you'll be doing

• Event Strategy: Develop and execute event strategies across offices, aligning with business objectives, brand positioning, and company culture.
• Event Management: Partner with internal stakeholders to create engaging and impactful events that inspire clients and employees while achieving key objectives.
• End-to-End Execution: Coordinate logistics, internal volunteers, outside vendors and caterers, client and employee communication, entertainment, equipment, and on-site execution to ensure a positive experience for attendees
• Vendor Partnerships: Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with event vendors to ensure exceptional service, maximize value, and drive successful outcomes.
• Logistics Management: Determine and manage logistics for events, including venue selection, vendors and caterers, equipment, entertainment, volunteers, and supplies.
• Communication: Design invitations, reminders, and promotional materials; maintain client invitation lists and manage RSVPs; communicate and promote upcoming events with employees and clients.
• Team Collaboration: Work with internal team members and volunteers to ensure event success.
• Networking: Build and maintain relationships with clients, employees, and guests before, during, and after events by representing AKS as the primary point of contact.
• Travel: Be able to travel to locations in Oregon and Washington for events held outside of the Portland metropolitan area.

Who you are

• Strong experience in planning and executing employee and client events.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Knowledge of Smartsheet and Power BI a plus.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Self-starter with a proactive, independent work style who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem solver with a positive attitude.
• Strategic thinker with a balance of tactical and strategic execution, including effective budget and ROI management.
• Calm under pressure.
• Flexible and willing to work unpredictable hours and overtime around event schedules, which often include weekends and evenings immediately before and after the event.

Nice to have

• Experience with event management or project management software.
• Knowledge of local venues and vendors in the Pacific Northwest.
• Past experience in the engineering and construction industry.

If you’ve got a knack for planning and ex