Project Manager / Owners Representative

Allegro; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegro, a Cleveland-based real estate and advisory firm, is expanding its Project Management practice and seeking a Construction Owner's Representative/Project Manager to join the team.

The role focuses on safeguarding the owner’s interests from planning through closeout, aligning scope, budget, and schedule with the owner’s vision. A strong PM background, blueprints, and contract knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (construction management, engineering, architecture).
• 10+ years of industry experience with PM/CM background.
• Experience with GC or architectural/engineering firms.
• Projects completed ranging from $1M to $50M.
• Proficiency reading blueprints and understanding contracts and building codes.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Define project objectives and scope with stakeholders.
• Serve as primary owner contact between owner and all parties.
• Develop PM strategies and manage budgets, schedules, and change orders.
• Assist with site selection, feasibility studies, and RFPs.
• Monitor master budget and invoices; prevent cost overruns.
• Track master schedule across pre- and post-construction phases.
• Conduct regular site inspections for quality and codes.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies to avoid delays.
• Oversee punch lists, warranties, and turnover to the owner.
• Identify new PM opportunities across service lines and drive growth.
• Prepare client pursuit decks and pursue new projects.

Skills

Project management

Negotiation

Blueprint reading

Contract understanding

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management/engineering/architecture

Job description

Allegro is an established Cleveland-based real estate and advisory firm growing its Project Management practice area. In support of this growth, we’re looking to add a Construction Owner's Rep/Project Manager to our team.

A Construction Owner’s Representative acts as a professional advocate for the project owner, ensuring that a construction project aligns with their vision, budget, and schedule. Unlike a construction manager who focuses on day-to-day site execution, the owner's rep provides high-level oversight across all phases—from initial planning and design to project closeout.

This is a great opportunity for a successful construction Project Manager to make the switch to the Owners Representative side of the industry.

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborate with various stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables, ensuring they are aligned with clients' goals and expectations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the owner and all stakeholders, including architects, general contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Develop and implement project management strategies and methodologies, leveraging more innovative ways of working with stakeholders to manage their individual needs.
• Assists with site selection, feasibility studies, and assembling the project team by managing RFPs and bid processes.
• Develops and monitors the master budget, reviews contractor invoices, and manages change orders to prevent cost overruns.
• Creates and tracks a master project schedule that includes pre-construction (permitting/design) and post-construction (move-in/occupancy) milestones.
• Conducts regular site inspections to ensure work meets quality standards, building codes, and contractual obligations.
• Proactively identifies potential pitfalls and develops mitigation strategies to avoid delays or disputes.
• Oversees the completion of punch lists, secures warranties and as-built drawings, and manages the transition of building operations to the owner.
• Open collaboration within the company's multiple service lines to identify new opportunities to provide project management services to drive growth and expand client relationships.
• Develop client pursuit strategies, prepare individualized pursuit “Pitch Decks”, host or attend client pitch meetings, secure new business, and successfully execute new project management opportunities.

Core Values

• Put clients first
• Do it right
• Always improve
• Work as One

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (construction management, engineering, architecture).
• Experience working for a reputable General Contractor oror Architectural or Engineering Firm.
• Projects completed ranging from $1M to $50M.
• Experience requires 10+ years of industry experience, with a background as a Project Manager or Construction Manager.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints, understanding construction law/contracts, and navigating local building codes and permitting processes.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills are essential for mediating disputes and translating technical jargon for the owner.
• Familiarity with project management tools.