Owner's Project Manager

About the role

The Owner's Project Manager is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of construction projects, with a focus on K-12, higher education, and healthcare projects. Projects include new construction, renovations, additions, and phased work in occupied environments. This role serves as the client’s day-to-day representative and trusted advisor, leading multiple projects through all phases from feasibility and design through construction and occupancy.

Responsibilities

• Work Product Creation
• Project Management
• Cordination with Team Members
• Serve as a key contributor to client relationship management, supporting Directors in retaining and expanding existing engagements and pursuing new opportunities.
• Support business development efforts through proposal development, interview participation, and opportunity responses.
• Identify opportunities to expand services within existing K–12 and public-sector client relationships.
• Aid leadership in meeting annual practice goals by supporting utilization targets, backlog growth, and profitable project execution.
• Lead assigned project teams in establishing and driving toward defined project objectives and key results (OKRs).
• Represent the firm internally and externally with professionalism, integrity, and a strong service-oriented mindset.
• Travel as required to support project, client, and team needs.
• Operations
• Manage day-to-day project activities across all phases, from feasibility and design through construction and occupancy.
• Serve as the client’s primary day-to-day point of contact and trusted advisor.
• Lead and coordinate all aspects of project delivery, including scope, schedule, budget, cost control, cash flow, quality, procurement, communications, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Maintain primary responsibility for project schedules and budgets; proactively manage risks and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Administer contracts, change management, and project billing in accordance with contractual and firm requirements.
• Manage and lead multiple concurrent projects and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ensure consistent quality control of deliverables and adherence to firm standards.
• Proactively escalate project, operational, or client concerns to assigned Director as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, safety requirements, and company policies.
• Promote a culture of safety both in-house and on-site, in alignment with corporate safety policies.
• Support cross-functional collaboration to achieve shared project and practice goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience, a Master's degree and 6 years of related experience, or 11 years of related experience and no degree, and 4+ years of people management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a consulting or owner’s representative environment.
• Experience delivering public-sector projects; K–12 school or healthcare project experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and lead project teams effectively.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience mentoring and overseeing direct reports.
• Ability to work independently while effectively taking direction from senior leadership.
• Strong understanding of construction project delivery, including budgeting, scheduling, cost control, contract administration, and risk management.
• Experience managing projects in occupied or sensitive environments (e.g., active schools, higher education, healthcare, or similar facilities).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform consistently under tight deadlines and high-pressure conditions.
• High emotional intelligence and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Proficiency with standard business software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe).
• Familiarity with scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project preferred.
• Familiarity with construction project management platforms such as Procore, Newforma, Bluebeam, or similar systems preferred.
• Strong technology and document management capabilities.

Additional Information

At VERTEX, we invest in top talent with a highly competitive total compensation package that rewards performance and supports long-term success. Total compensation includes a base salary and a discretionary variable bonus program, depending on your level. Our comprehensive benefits package offers multiple healthcare and dental plan options, as well as company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage—ensuring peace of mind for you and your family. We offer a 401(k) plan with immediate matching and full vesting, empowering employees to build financial security from day one. Additional benefits include Flexible Spending Accounts, a robust Employee Assistance Program, and a suite of exclusive perks that enhance everyday life. At The Vertex Companies, our salary ranges are intentionally designed to support meaningful career growth over time. These ranges allow employees to develop, expand their impact, and increase their earnings as they progress within their job level. A new hire’s starting compensation is determined by their experience, geographical location, scope of the role at the time of hire, and Company affordability. Our ranges are structured to reward growth and performance, ensuring there is room for advancement and long-term opportunity.