What are the responsibilities and job description for the Owner Project Manager position at Critical Facility Group?
Owner's Project Manager – Lancaster, PA
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Owner's Project Manager (OPM) to join our growing team on an exciting project in Richmond, Virginia. In this role, you will serve as the owner's trusted representative, managing all aspects of project delivery from design through closeout. You will work closely with architects, engineers, construction managers, and owner-direct vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage all Owner-direct vendors, consultants, and internal vendors throughout the project lifecycle
- Serve as the primary liaison with AE, CM, and CXa teams, ensuring contract compliance, budget adherence, and schedule performance
- Manage project budgets and cash flow, including establishment and ongoing maintenance of the Master Project Budget
- Review and process invoices, payment applications, and retention payments
- Lead cost management and change control efforts, including change order review, negotiations, and cost/benefit analysis
- Identify, track, and communicate project risks to clients in real time
- Maintain document control, including drawing sets, addendums, bulletins, and clarifications
- Conduct regular job walks to monitor construction quality and progress
- Manage the punch list, substantial completion, and final completion processes
- Lead the full project closeout process, including collection of warranties, as-builts, and O&M manuals
- Prepare project documentation including field observation reports, KPI reports, contract compliance audits, and memorandums
Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in construction or project management, preferably in an owner's representative capacity
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts, budget management, and schedule oversight
- Experience with cost management, change order negotiation, and vendor coordination
- Familiarity with document control platforms such as Procore, ACC, or similar
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across organizational lines
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred
Preferred Credentials
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Experience in commercial, institutional, or mission-critical facility projects
- Prior owner's representative or agency CM experience
Location: Richmond, VA
Please note: Regular site visits required. This role requires travel to the Richmond project site, typically aligned with key project milestones, monthly progress meetings, and regular job walks.