Owner's Rep for Mission-Critical Construction

Blue Signal Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement programs

Paid time off

Company-supported business expenses

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is seeking an experienced Owner's Representative to lead high-profile, mission-critical construction projects in Chicago. The role requires walking active job sites, resolving issues with contractors and authorities, and presenting clear options to senior executives.

You will drive contractor performance, protect the owner's interests, and maintain rigorous controls across budgets, schedules, and quality.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in project management for commercial/industrial construction
• 5+ years delivering mission-critical or data center projects
• Experience recovering underperforming general contractors
• Knowledge of regulatory approvals with local authorities
• Experience managing cost, schedule, risk across multiple projects
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and report to executives

Responsibilities

• Direct concurrent mission-critical construction assignments protecting owner's priorities
• Provide concise executive updates with disciplined reporting on cost/schedule/risk
• Drive contractor performance improvements and recovery actions
• Validate schedules, progress claims, staffing, and change activity
• Coordinate with Authorities Having Jurisdiction for permits and inspections
• Oversee project controls including budgets, contingencies, milestones, and risk registers
• Maintain Procore as central project record and develop executive dashboards
• Lead teams and consultants with clear recommendations to ownership

Skills

Project management

Recovery scheduling

Regulatory navigation

Leadership reporting

Dashboards reporting

Cost/schedule/risk

Team leadership

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering

Relevant certifications

Tools

Procore

Job description

Blue Signal Search is seeking an experienced Owner's Representative to lead high-profile, mission-critical construction projects in Chicago. The role requires walking active job sites, resolving issues with contractors and authorities, and presenting clear options to senior executives.

You will drive contractor performance, protect the owner's interests, and maintain rigorous controls across budgets, schedules, and quality.