Program Manager (Construction)

Job Title: Program Manager/Construction Owner's Representative (OR)

Summary: The OR serves as a key point of contact between the project owner and the construction team, protecting the owner's interests throughout all project phases – from inception to completion. They ensure the project stays on schedule, within budget, and meets the desired quality standards.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Project Planning and Design Oversight:
• Helping define project goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Reviewing designs for alignment with owner's vision and constructability.
• Assessing feasibility and risks during the planning phase.
• Coordinating with architects, engineers, and other design professionals.
• Procurement and Contract Management:
• Managing or supporting contractor procurement (including RFP development and bid analysis).
• Negotiating contracts with contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Ensuring contracts are tightly structured to prevent disputes.
• Reviewing invoices and payment applications for accuracy and adherence to contracts.
• Managing change orders and negotiating any associated costs or schedule impacts.
• Construction Oversight & Management:
• Monitoring construction progress and addressing field issues.
• Ensuring compliance with quality standards, specifications, and building codes.
• Tracking and enforcing schedule adherence.
• Coordinating communication among all project stakeholders (owner, contractors, designers, etc.).
• Identifying and mitigating potential risks, delays, cost overruns, and quality issues.
• Conducting site inspections and quality audits.
• Budget and Financial Management:
• Developing and managing the project budget.
• Tracking expenses and ensuring cost control throughout the project.
• Monitoring project costs against the approved budget and addressing deviations.
• Closeout and Turnover:
• Coordinating punch list completion.
• Securing all turnover documentation (as-builts, warranties, O&M manuals).
• Supporting or overseeing commissioning and operational readiness.
• Managing transition to occupancy.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong project management experience.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• In-depth knowledge of the construction industry, including design, procurement, and execution processes.
• Understanding of construction contracts and the ability to interpret them.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and risk management skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized approach to managing complex projects.
• Proficiency in construction management software and other relevant technology.
• Familiarity with building codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Ability to balance cost, quality, and schedule effectively.