What are the responsibilities and job description for the Owners Engineer position at Specialist Staffing Group?
This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Owners Engineer positions within site and construction management, roles where you could provide independent oversight and represent owner interests throughout project delivery. Organizations seek experienced professionals to ensure compliance, manage budgets, coordinate stakeholders, and maintain construction sequencing on complex projects.
Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy.
About the opportunity
Roles of this type typically sit at the intersection of field operations and owner representation, ensuring that construction work proceeds safely, on schedule, and within budget. You would coordinate across contractors, architects, engineers, and internal stakeholders to verify that work meets specifications, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations. The position could involve both on-site presence and office-based reporting, with responsibility for quality control, safety compliance, and cost management throughout the project lifecycle.
Typical role overview
- Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA — on-site and office-based
- Type: Contract · Full-time
- Rate: $560 – $800 per day, dependent on experience and project scope
- Domain: Site and construction management · owner representation
What you would do
Typical responsibilities could include:
- Representing owner interests during all phases of construction, from mobilization through substantial completion
- Conducting regular site inspections and documenting compliance with drawings, specifications, and building codes
- Managing construction sequencing and coordinating timing across multiple trades and stakeholders
- Verifying contractor invoicing against work completed and authorizing payment releases
- Identifying potential budget overruns and recommending corrective actions to maintain project cost control
- Ensuring safety compliance and coordinating with project safety personnel
- Maintaining detailed inspection reports, logs, and correspondence for owner records
- Managing daily coordination meetings with general contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals
- Resolving discrepancies between as-built conditions and contract documents
What you could bring
Most roles of this type require the following:
- 10–15 years of experience in construction management, owner representation, or field engineering
- Demonstrated experience as an Owners Engineer, Owner's Representative, or equivalent inspector role
- Strong knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and construction standards
- Experience with construction budgeting, invoice review, and cost control processes
- Proficiency with construction management documentation and reporting systems
- Excellent stakeholder communication and coordination skills across multiple disciplines
- Ability to work independently and make decisions in the field
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or business discipline
- Authorization to work in the United States
What roles of this type could offer
Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:
- Direct involvement in overseeing significant construction projects from inception through completion
- Opportunity to work on diverse project types and building systems
- Flexibility in contract-based engagement with potential for project-to-project continuity
- Exposure to complex stakeholder management and decision-making processes
- Professional development through exposure to varied construction challenges and methodologies
- Structured daily rate compensation reflecting experience and project requirements
- Potential for extension based on project duration and performance
About Specialist Staffing Group
We connect experienced construction and engineering professionals with leading organizations across the built environment. Our focus is helping you find roles where your expertise directly impacts project success and stakeholder outcomes.
How to register interest
If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.
Please note that the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.
Salary : $560 - $800