Construction Owners Rep - Workplace & Capital Projects

London Approach; Kennett Square (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

London Approach is seeking an experienced Owner’s Representative to lead complex workplace, relocation, and capital improvement projects from concept through occupancy. You will serve as an extension of the client’s team—representing the owner’s interests, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with minimal disruption to operations.

This role targets a construction/facilities project manager who thrives on multi‑stakeholder challenges,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of progressive project management experience in commercial construction or facilities.
• Experience managing projects from pre-planning through occupancy, including in occupied or secure environments.
• Strong understanding of budgets, schedules, contracts, and change management.
• Ability to coordinate diverse stakeholder groups and multiple vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead owner’s representative duties across full project lifecycle from planning to closeout.
• Manage multiple projects: workplace renovations, relocations, and capital improvements.
• Advocate for schedule, budget, quality, and operational continuity.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, furniture vendors, IT providers, movers, and consultants.
• Develop master schedules, budgets, risk logs, and communications plans.
• Facilitate meetings and present updates to client leadership.
• Review design documents and vendor proposals for alignment with owner goals.
• Monitor progress via site visits and QA inspections; ensure contract compliance.
• Oversee procurement, RFPS, bid evaluations, and vendor selection.
• Oversee FF&E procurement and occupancy planning for seamless transitions.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
• Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Documentation

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Facilities Management, or related field

PMP certification preferred

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Owner’s Representative to lead complex workplace, relocation, and capital improvement projects from concept through occupancy. In this role, you will serve as an extension of the client’s team—representing the owner’s interests, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with minimal disruption to operations.

This position is ideal for a construction or facilities project manager who enjoys solving multi‑stakeholder challenges, managing risk, and taking full ownership of project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the owner’s representative throughout the full project lifecycle, from planning and design through construction, relocation, and closeout.
• Lead multiple projects simultaneously, including workplace renovations, office consolidations, secure facility moves, and capital improvement programs.
• Represent the owner’s interests in all project decisions, advocating for schedule, budget, quality, and operational continuity.
• Coordinate and manage the work of architects, engineers, contractors, furniture vendors, IT providers, movers, and specialty consultants.
• Develop and maintain master project schedules, budgets, risk logs, action plans, and communication plans.
• Facilitate regular project meetings; prepare clear status reports and present updates to client leadership.
• Review and comment on design documents, construction drawings, phasing plans, and vendor proposals for alignment with owner goals and constraints.
• Monitor construction progress through site visits and quality assurance inspections; verify compliance with contract documents, codes, and standards.
• Manage procurement activities, including RFPs, bid evaluations, and recommendations for vendor selection.
• Oversee FF&E procurement and installation, workplace relocations, move management, and occupancy planning to ensure seamless transition into new or renovated spaces.
• Identify project risks early and implement mitigation strategies to protect schedule, budget, and business operations.
• Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication, dependable follow‑through, and a consultative, solutions‑oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of progressive project management experience in commercial construction, workplace projects, interiors, facilities, or capital programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects from pre‑planning through construction, relocation, and occupancy, ideally in occupied or secure environments.
• Strong understanding of project delivery processes, contracts, budgets, schedules, and change management.
• Proven ability to coordinate diverse stakeholder groups and multiple vendors in complex, multi‑phase projects.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills; comfortable interacting with executives and end users.
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and ownership mindset.
• Ability to travel regionally as required to project sites (typical travel within Mid‑Atlantic / Northeast markets).

Preferred

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification, or willingness to obtain within 12–18 months of hire.
• Experience with government agencies, commercial office environments, workplace relocations, or secure facility moves.
• Familiarity with space planning, interior fit‑outs, and transition/move management.

Work environment

• Hybrid work model with a mix of client‑site visits, project meetings, and remote work.
• Fast‑paced, collaborative environment supporting multiple concurrent projects.
• Direct client‑facing responsibilities with high visibility to leadership teams.

What You’ll Bring

• A client‑first mindset and commitment to representing the owner’s interests at all times.
• The ability to anticipate issues before they become problems and to propose practical, cost‑effective solutions.
• Confidence managing ambiguity and balancing schedule, budget, and quality in live operating environments.
• Professionalism, integrity, and a team‑oriented approach to project delivery.