What are the responsibilities and job description for the Owner’s Project Manager (Ground-Up Multi-Family Development) position at Leading Real Estate Development Group?
Position Summary
The Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) will serve as the Owner’s on-site representative for a ground-up multi-family development project in Las Vegas, Nevada. This role is responsible for protecting the Owner’s interests throughout the construction process by overseeing the third-party General Contractor, monitoring budget and schedule performance, managing lender draw processes, and proactively identifying and mitigating project risks.
The OPM will act as the Owner’s “eyes and ears,” ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with approved plans and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Construction Oversight
- Represent the Owner in all construction-related matters.
- Monitor the General Contractor’s performance, schedule adherence, and quality of work.
- Attend and lead regular construction meetings.
- Review RFIs, submittals, and change orders; provide recommendations to Owner.
- Evaluate and track potential delays, claims, and cost impacts.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and municipal authorities as needed.
- Conduct regular site visits and prepare written progress reports.
Budget & Financial Management
- Maintain and update the master project budget.
- Track committed costs, pending exposures, and forecast final project cost.
- Review and verify monthly pay applications from the General Contractor.
- Prepare and submit lender draw requests, including required backup documentation.
- Coordinate with lender inspectors and respond to funding-related inquiries.
- Monitor contingency usage and provide variance analysis.
- Evaluate and negotiate change orders on behalf of the Owner.
Schedule Management
- Review and analyze baseline and updated construction schedules.
- Identify schedule risks and recommend corrective action.
- Monitor critical path activities and sequencing.
- Report schedule variances and recovery plans.
Risk & Issue Management
- Identify construction, financial, and operational risks.
- Recommend mitigation strategies.
- Escalate issues to Owner with clear analysis and recommended solutions.
Reporting & Communication
- Provide regular written status reports to Owner (budget, schedule, risks, decisions needed).
- Serve as primary liaison between Owner, General Contractor, lender, and design team.
- Maintain organized project documentation and records.
Required Qualifications
Education
One of the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate Development, or related field; or
- Equivalent combination of education and significant construction management experience.
Experience
- 7–15 years of relevant experience in construction management, project management, or owner’s representation.
- Demonstrated experience with ground-up multi-family or commercial construction projects.
- Experience working with third-party General Contractors.
- Direct experience reviewing pay applications and managing construction budgets.
- Experience preparing and submitting lender draw packages.
- Strong understanding of construction contracts, change order management, and scheduling methodologies (CPM).
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience serving as an Owner’s Representative or Owner’s Project Manager.
- Experience working with construction lenders and draw inspectors.
- Familiarity with AIA contract documents.
- Professional certifications such as:
- CCM (Certified Construction Manager)
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- PE (Professional Engineer) or RA (Registered Architect), where applicable
Core Competencies
- Deep understanding of construction processes and sequencing
- Strong financial acumen and cost control expertise
- Ability to analyze construction schedules and identify risk
- Clear, concise reporting and communication skills
- High level of integrity and independent judgment
- Negotiation and dispute resolution capability
Role Characteristics
- Acts solely in the Owner’s interest.
- Independent from the General Contractor.
- Requires regular on-site presence.
- High accountability for financial oversight and risk mitigation.