Owners Representative Project Manager - Quality Control and Commissioning

CBRE; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CBRE in Austin, TX is seeking a Quality Assurance/Commissioning Owner's Representative to manage large, high-profile construction projects with direct accountability for on-time delivery. This onsite role involves site visits, reviewing contractor documentation, preparing status and risk reports, and advising on fund releases.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate. A bachelor’s degree is preferred with 8–10 years of relevant experience; strong Excel skills and exceptional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with substantial relevant construction industry experience.
• Innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions.
• Ability to solve unique problems with broad impact on the business.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress and ensure alignment with drawings.
• Review contractor documentation including cost, budgets, and subcontracts.
• Prepare project status and risk assessment reports and advise on fund releases.
• Evaluate cost budgets and coordinate with Cost Advisory for estimates.
• Comment on terms of construction agreements and ensure qualifications are current.
• Oversee large schedules, permits, and regulatory approvals.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

As a Quality Assurance/Commissioning Owner's Representative, you will be responsible for managing large and high-profile construction projects for clients, with direct accountability for project delivery. They are responsible for ensuring all deliverables of construction projects are completed on time.

Join our team onsite in Austin, TX! We are willing to provide relocation assistance for the right candidate.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct periodic site visits to monitor the progress of construction. Review status of work completed during the period covered and confirm work is aligned with the approved drawings and specifications.
• Review all documentation submitted by Developers. This includes contractors’ direct cost payment requisitions, budget status, subcontracts, etc.
• Prepare Project Status and Construction Risk Assessment report. Recommend the release of construction funds. Review complex contract drawings, specifications, and opine for completeness and general compliance with best practices.
• Evaluate the Developer’s direct and indirect cost budget. Coordinate with the Cost Advisory group performing parameter estimates and spot quantity take-offs.
• Make relevant comments on the terms of construction agreements. This includes subcontracts, architectural, engineering design, and building loan agreements. Ensure the Contractor and Architect’s qualification statements are up to date.
• Oversee large construction and disbursement schedules. This includes zoning approvals, certified surveys, building permits etc.
• Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
• Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function.
• Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.
• Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams. Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies.
• Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.
• Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-10 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• The innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions.
• Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the business.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples includes Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Ability to calculate somewhat complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Disclaimer

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend will be consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with CBRE Project Management, you will subsequently transfer to the newly formed entity that encompasses both organizations.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).