Owner’s Advisor — Infrastructure Program Leader (Hybrid/Remote)

Parametrix; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Bonuses

Healthcare

401(k)

PTO

Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Parametrix, a 100% employee-owned consulting firm, is seeking an experienced Owner’s Advisor to join our Advisory Services team. You will represent the owner, oversee cost, schedule, risk, and procurement across complex capital programs in water, transit, and infrastructure projects.

The role requires 15+ years in owner’s advisory or alternative delivery, DBIA certification, and a proven track record delivering multi-project programs.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in owner’s advisory, alternative delivery, program management, or management consulting in infrastructure.
• Independent cost estimates and schedule reviews to protect owner interests.
• Experience with procurement strategies and alternative delivery methods.
• Deep understanding of design-build and collaborative delivery models.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships, ideally in Pacific Northwest.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with executive-level support.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Owner: act on behalf of the owner through concept development to warranty.
• Provide leadership and oversight for successful program delivery across all phases.
• Advise on alternative delivery approaches and procurement methods.
• Develop, review, and validate cost estimates and budgets.
• Evaluate and track project schedules, identify risks, and recommend actions.
• Conduct risk assessments and facilitate mitigation strategies and lifecycle cost evaluations.
• Review scope, schedule, and budget to protect owner interests.
• Build strong client partnerships throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Owner advocate

Program delivery

Cost estimating

Schedule management

Risk analysis

Alternative delivery

DBIA certification

Client relationship

Strong communicator

Job description

Parametrix, a 100% employee-owned consulting firm, is seeking an experienced Owner’s Advisor to join our Advisory Services team. You will represent the owner, oversee cost, schedule, risk, and procurement across complex capital programs in water, transit, and infrastructure projects.

The role requires 15+ years in owner’s advisory or alternative delivery, DBIA certification, and a proven track record delivering multi-project programs.