Owner's Representative / Program Manager

Kovoro; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kovoro is seeking an experienced Owner's Representative / Program Manager in Boston to guide major capital programs from site selection through occupancy. You will collaborate with project teams, review contracts, monitor budgets and schedules, and communicate updates to senior leadership.

The role requires a track record of managing large-scale projects, strong knowledge of construction contracts, and the ability to work across life sciences, healthcare, higher education, or mixed-use sectors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction project management or owner representation experience.
• Experience managing projects $50M+ across life sciences, healthcare, higher education, or mixed-use sectors.
• Strong command of construction contracts (AIA, CMAA), cost management, and schedule oversight from the owner's perspective.
• Proficiency with project management platforms and Excel-based budget tracking tools.
• PMP, CCM, or PE licensure a meaningful advantage.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the client's eyes and ears throughout the full project lifecycle—from site selection and feasibility through design, permitting, construction, and occupancy.
• Manage GC and architect relationships on behalf of the owner.
• Review and negotiate contracts and change orders.
• Track budget and schedule performance.
• Report directly to C-suite or board-level stakeholders.

Skills

Owner representation

Budget management

Contract management

Schedule oversight

AIA CMAA contracts

Excel budgeting

Tools

PM platforms

Excel

Job description

Owner's Representative / Program Manager

Our client is a highly regarded owner's representation and project management firm with a strong Boston presence and a client roster that includes Ivy League universities, major academic medical centers, and institutional real estate developers. The firm manages over $1B in active capital programs and is growing its senior team to meet sustained client demand.

As Owner's Representative / Program Manager you will serve as the client's eyes and ears throughout the full project lifecycle — from site selection and feasibility through design, permitting, construction, and occupancy. You will manage GC and architect relationships on behalf of the owner, review and negotiate contracts and change orders, track budget and schedule performance, and report directly to C-suite or board-level stakeholders.

This role requires someone who has sat on both sides of the table — ideally with prior experience at a GC or CM firm before transitioning to owner representation. The firm offers a flexible and entrepreneurial culture with strong repeat client relationships and a collaborative senior team.

Requirements

• 10+ years of construction project management or owner representation experience
• Experience managing projects $50M+ across life sciences, healthcare, higher education, or mixed-use sectors
• Strong command of construction contracts (AIA, CMAA), cost management, and schedule oversight from the owner's perspective
• Proficiency with project management platforms and Excel-based budget tracking tools
• PMP, CCM, or PE licensure a meaningful advantage