Owner's Rep Project Manager - Retail/Office TI (DMV)

Essential Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Search is helping a long-established private owner/developer in the DMV area recruit an Owner’s Rep Project Manager. You will lead tenant and capital improvement projects from concept to closeout, manage budgets, and coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors.

This is a true owner’s-side role with direct interaction with senior leadership. Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in PM with a GC or owner’s rep, a background in retail/office TI, and a construction-related degree (or

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of project management experience with a general contractor or owner’s rep firm.
• Strong background in retail and/or office tenant improvements.
• A 4-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, plus the ability to stay calm when schedules shift.
• Bonus: CCM and/or LEED AP.

Responsibilities

• Lead tenant and capital improvement projects from conceptual budget through closeout.
• Build conceptual budgets, run competitive bids, and manage the award process.
• Coordinate with architects and MEP engineers on contract documents, RFIs, and submittals.
• Partner with retail and office tenants on space planning and construction documents.
• Coordinate tenant contractors to deliver possession on schedule.
• Secure senior management approval for construction expenditures.
• Manage permitting, invoicing, contract enforcement, and closeout.
• Lead substantial completion walkthroughs.
• Support cash flow forecasting and draw reviews with accounting and lenders on base building projects.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

B.S./B.A. in Construction Management or Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Essential Search is helping a long-established private owner/developer in the DMV area recruit an Owner’s Rep Project Manager. You will lead tenant and capital improvement projects from concept to closeout, manage budgets, and coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors.

This is a true owner’s-side role with direct interaction with senior leadership. Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in PM with a GC or owner’s rep, a background in retail/office TI, and a construction-related degree (or