Rockwise Strategies · 2 months ago
Owner's Representative
Lakeville, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expRockwise Strategies is a firm that specializes in navigating construction projects for clients, ensuring timely and budget-friendly completion. The Owner's Representative will act as a liaison between the project owner and contractors, overseeing project execution, quality control, and financial management to meet the owner's expectations.
Construction
Responsibilities
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills
Self-starter with strong multi-tasking and follow-up skills
Strong ability to read, analyze, and interpret plans and specifications
Good judgment, logic, and the ability to learn new things quickly
30% local travel to and from project meetings periodically, the majority of which are within the Twin Cities metro area. Possible occasional overnight travel outside of the metro area as required or needed
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
Establish project goals: Collaborate with the owner/client with project site selection and assist with fundraising or selection of a financial partner if required. Work with the owner to define and clarify project objectives, scope, and vision
Team selection and procurement: Manage the selection process for the design and construction teams by handling requests for proposals and evaluating bids. Reviews and manages contracts for all vendors on the project
Budget and schedule management: Develop a realistic master project schedule and budget. The Owner's Rep continuously monitors these throughout the project lifecycle to prevent overruns and delays
Risk management: Identify and mitigate potential risks that could cause budget overruns, delays, or other issues
Central point of contact: Serve as the main liaison between the owner and all project stakeholders, including contractors, architects, engineers, and financial institutions
Report progress: Provide the owner with regular, unbiased updates on project status, finances, and any emerging concerns
Facilitate meetings: Lead and facilitate project meetings to ensure effective communication and alignment among all parties
Contract negotiation: Assist in negotiating contracts with all vendors, ensuring the terms are favorable and protect the owner's interests
Invoice and payment approval: Review and approve contractor payment requests and other invoices to control project costs
Change order management: Scrutinize and manage any requested changes to the project's scope, budget, or timeline
Document management: Organize and maintain all critical project documentation, such as contracts, permits, and change orders
Quality assurance: Oversee the work to ensure all construction meets the owner's quality standards and specifications
On-site inspections: Conduct regular site inspections to confirm compliance with design plans, contracts, building codes, and safety regulations
Permitting and entitlement process: Lead the entitlement process. Assist in acquiring all necessary permits and managing regulatory processes
Move management: Help coordinate furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) and manage the owner's move-in process
Project closeout: Oversee and manage one or more projects from predevelopment through closeout/warranty period. Ensure all project closeout procedures are completed, including documentation, final payments, and warranty management
Commissioning: If the owner wants to involve a commissioning agent, the owner’s representative will coordinate the process and ensure smooth commissioning and training on behalf of the owner
Warranty management: Monitor and facilitate any warranty work that arises after the project is complete
Help establish and drive the strategic plan to grow the Owner’s Rep practice within Rockwise Strategies through establishing relationships with key clients to understand business needs and drive further business development opportunities
Build an active pipeline of RFQ’s and RFP’s, and draft and execute proposals
Successfully lead the response process for all Owner’s Rep opportunities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, architecture, or a related field
Minimum (8) eight years of full-in-charge project management experience
OSHA 30 Hour Certification
A valid driver's license
Must possess a clean criminal background and pass a drug test
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills
Self-starter with strong multi-tasking and follow-up skills
Strong ability to read, analyze, and interpret plans and specifications
Good judgment, logic, and the ability to learn new things quickly
30% local travel to and from project meetings periodically, the majority of which are within the Twin Cities metro area
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
Preferred
Additional coursework in drafting and estimating
Experience in Owner's Representation or Owner's Project Management
Working knowledge of Procore
LEED AP or equivalent
First Aid/CPR/AED Certification through Red Cross
SWPPP Certification
Company
Rockwise Strategies
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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