Owner's Representative -Project Manager | Ground-UpConstruction

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the owner's representative throughout all phases of ground-up high-rise construction projects, from preconstruction through turnover.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and overall financial performance while identifying opportunities to improve cost efficiency and project execution.
• Cook up with architects, engineers, consultants, general contractors, and municipal agencies to ensure successful project delivery.
• Oversee preconstruction activities including design coordination, constructability reviews, value engineering, and procurement strategies.
• Monitor contractor performance, project milestones, safety compliance, and quality standards throughout construction.
• Review and manage contracts, RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and project reporting.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress, identify risks, and proactively resolve project issues.
• Lead project meetings with ownership, design teams, contractors, and stakeholders while providing executive-level project updates.
• Ensure projects comply with all local building codes, permitting requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Manage project closeout, commissioning, punch lists, and turnover documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• 8+ years of experience managing large-scale ground-up construction projects.
• Previous experience working as an Owner's Representative, Project Manager, Development Manager, or with a commercial general contractor.
• Proven experience overseeing high-rise residential, mixed-use, hospitality, or commercial developments.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, budgeting, scheduling, project controls, and cost management.
• Experience coordinating architects, consultants, contractors, and ownership groups.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar construction management software.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple complex construction projects simultaneously.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $145,000 - $175,000
• Annual performance bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Long-term career growth with an established real estate development organization