NewsWe’re looking for an Owner’s Representative to join the TEP team in Garibaldi, OR.
TEP is a 501c(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation and restoration of Tillamook County’s estuaries and watersheds through active stewardship, scientific inquiry, community engagement, and education. We follow a Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) to implement our 10-year action agenda. TEP’s projects include tidal wetlands restoration, fish passage barrier removals through the Salmon SuperHwy partnership, Backyard Planting Program, a native plant nursery, water quality monitoring and improvement, K-12 environmental education, Explore Nature events, and more.
The Owner’s Representative/Facilities Manager (OR/FM) is integral to Tillamook Estuaries Partnership’s high-performing team, and its primary objective is to act as TEP’s trusted on-the-ground liaison during the planning, design, and construction of the new Estuary Science Center. This role ensures the project is completed on time, within budget, and in alignment with TEP’s values, mission, and community goals. Beyond technical oversight, this person will champion the reputation of TEP and the Estuary Science Center, ensuring the experience of every partner, contractor, and community stakeholder reflects positively on the organization.
As construction nears completion, the OR/FM will begin transitioning to full-time Facilities Manager responsibilities. This role oversees the effective relocation of TEP’s main office and ensures the safety, efficiency, sustainability, accessibility, and aesthetics of the new campus.
Applications will be accepted until 12:00pm, noon, (Pacific Time), Monday, Feb 9th, 2026.