Project Manager - Owner's Representative, Commercial Construction

Job Position: Project Manager - Owner's Representative, Commercial Construction

A San Antonio-based project management firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Owner's Representative to manage projects during design and construction administration phases.

This role serves as a key representative of the project owner during design and construction, ensuring quality control, schedule compliance, and successful project closeout through the warranty period. The position is pre-construction and construction phase services as an owner's representative.

The firm does not provide design services of any sort and doesn't construct buildings.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as owner’s representative during design and construction through warranty period.
• Participate in managing and supporting facility assessments, programming, and pre-construction planning.
• Support working with building commissioning and building envelope commissioning activities.
• Oversee and coordinate RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, and pay applications.
• Conduct and/or manage site observations and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) reviews.
• Monitor project schedules, milestones, and contractor performance.
• Ensure successful project closeout, including O&M manuals and documentation turnover.
• Coordinate communication between owners, contractors, and design/construction teams.
• Identify and resolve field issues to maintain project quality, budget, and schedule.

Skills

• Project management during pre-construction and construction phase.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Excellent organizational and deadline management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with scheduling/project tools such as Microsoft Project and/or Procore.
• Strong problem-solving ability in all project phases.
• Ability to support Owner in making sound, timely field-based decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or closely related field is required.
• Experience in owner representation, program management, and construction administration.
• Knowledge of construction phase processes (technical reviews, RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, etc.).
• Experience in coordinating with contractors, consultants, and owners during active project phases through post-construction / warranty period activities.
• Ability to understand construction documents and manage technical project information.

Licensure

• Professional licensure is not required for this role.
• LEED Accreditation or sustainability is a plus but not required.
• Candidates should have construction/project management background with field experience.

Working Conditions

• Some travel is required, both locally and out of state.
• Must be able to climb ladders, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Position includes office-based work and time on active construction sites.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Employment Type: Full-Time.

Work Environment: In-person San Antonio, Texas.

Benefits: Excellent benefits.

Work Location: In person.

Work Location: In person