Construction Project Manager | Owner's Representative

Himes Associates, Ltd.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Himes Associates, Ltd. in southeastern Pennsylvania seeks an experienced Construction Project Manager to serve as Owner’s Representative for commercial facilities and infrastructure projects in Kennett Square and Coatesville.

You’ll own projects from planning through closeout, coordinating with client teams, design professionals, and contractors to deliver results. The role requires a BS/BA in a related field and 8+ years of construction/PM experience, with strong leadership, risk management,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction/project management experience, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder coordination.
• Experience managing complex, client-facing capital projects of $1M+ from design through closeout.
• Experience with commercial facilities, occupied renovations, corporate real estate, or similarly complex operating environments.

Responsibilities

• Own project performance across scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and documentation, keeping priorities aligned and projects moving forward.
• Serve as the primary point of coordination among client stakeholders, facility operations, design teams, contractors, vendors, and other project partners.
• Oversee design and construction execution, identifying risks early and focusing on safety, quality, and schedule.
• Manage work within active facilities, coordinating phasing, shutdowns, access, logistics, and operations.
• Drive workflows including design reviews, procurement, submittals, RFIs, change management, commissioning, and turnover.
• Represent the owner with project teams and senior stakeholders, delivering concise progress reports.

Skills

8+ years of construction/PM experience

client-facing leadership

ownership/autonomy in projects

Education

BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture

PE, PMP, CCM or similar credentials

Tools

MS Project

Excel

SharePoint

Procore

PlanGrid

BIM

Job description

Tired of working under clients instead of WITH clients? Looking for more ownership, autonomy, and impact?

NOW is your opportunity to make a smart move and join our Fun, Respectful, High-Performing Team at Himes Associates, Ltd.!

Himes has built long-standing relationships with both our Teammates AND our Clients by delivering exceptional work and treating great people like partners.

If you’re looking for challenging, high-profile work where your experience and judgment matter, Team Get S**t Done is looking for an experienced Construction Project Manager to support our growing client portfolio in southeastern Pennsylvania.

Who Should Apply?

YOU if you fit the Team GSD Qualities listed below!

• Experienced Project Managers with a track record delivering commercial facilities, infrastructure, renovations, or other complex capital projects.
• Engineers, Architects, and Project Managers ready to bring their technical and construction expertise to an Owner’s Representative role.
• Owner’s Representatives looking for greater ownership, autonomy, and direct client impact.
• Professionals experienced in active, occupied environments where safety, operations, and business continuity matter.
• Strong client-facing leaders who can confidently represent the owner and earn the trust of executives, facilities teams, engineers, contractors, vendors, and end users.

A Team GSD Member:

• Brings an entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to innovate and adapt.
• Builds trust with clients and communicates confidently at every level.
• Is accountable. Owns it and delivers it.
• Respects teammates, partners, and clients.
• Anticipates problems, brings solutions, and knows when to elevate.
• Refuses to settle for “average”.

Why Do I Want to Work at Himes?

• Long-term client relationships and a strong pipeline of challenging work.
• High-profile, meaningful projects you’ll be proud to support.
• Autonomy without bureaucracy, with the trust and support you need to excel.
• Direct access to Himes leadership and an experienced project team.
• A respectful, high-performing culture that treats our consultants as valued members of the team.
• Opportunities to grow with Himes as our client relationships and project portfolio expand.

What To Expect in this Role

As an Owner’s Representative supporting commercial facilities, infrastructure, renovations, and capital improvement projects, you’ll take ownership of projects across active corporate facilities in Kennett Square and Coatesville. You’ll serve as a trusted extension of the client team, bringing the oversight, judgment, and coordination needed to deliver projects from planning through successful closeout.

• Own project performance across scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and documentation, keeping priorities aligned and projects moving forward.
• Serve as the primary point of coordination among client stakeholders, facility operations, design teams, contractors, vendors, and other project partners.
• Oversee design and construction execution, identifying risks early and maintaining focus on safety, quality, constructability, schedule, and operational requirements.
• Manage work within active, occupied facilities, coordinating phasing, shutdowns, access, logistics, and other activities that could affect ongoing operations.
• Drive critical project workflows, including design reviews, procurement, submittals, RFIs, change management, commissioning, and turnover.
• Anticipate problems and drive resolution, bringing forward clear options and recommendations before issues affect operations, cost, or schedule.
• Confidently represent the owner with project teams and senior stakeholders, providing concise reporting on progress, financials, schedule, risks, decisions, and upcoming milestones.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field preferred; PE, PMP, CCM, or similar professional credentials are a plus.
• 8+ years of construction/project management experience, including direct responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder coordination.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, client‑facing capital projects of $1M+ from design through construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Experience with commercial facilities, infrastructure, occupied renovations, corporate real estate, utility, industrial, or similarly complex operating environments strongly preferred
• Experience coordinating phased construction, shutdowns, equipment replacements, commissioning, and turnover within active facilities.
• Strong understanding of building systems and infrastructure, with the ability to effectively oversee technical teams and identify project risks.
• Proven ability to represent clients and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, facility operations, design teams, contractors, vendors, and end users.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office; experience with Procore, PlanGrid, BIM, or similar project management platforms is a plus.
• Proven ability to independently manage project responsibilities and deliverables while collaborating effectively with the client and broader project team.