Senior Construction Owner's Rep & Project Manager

Allegro Realty Advisors; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegro Realty Advisors in Cleveland is seeking a Construction Owner's Representative/Project Manager to lead high‑level oversight from planning through project closeout, ensuring alignment with the owner’s vision, budget, and schedule.

You will coordinate with architects, engineers, and general contractors, develop project management strategies, monitor budgets and schedules, conduct site inspections, and help grow the firm by expanding owner’s rep services to new clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (construction management, engineering, architecture).
• Experience working for a reputable General Contractor or 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives and deliverables aligned with clients' goals.
• Serve as primary contact between the owner and architects, general contractors, and regulators.
• Develop and implement project management strategies and methodologies, leveraging more innovative ways of working with stakeholders to manage their individual needs.
• Assist 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 and post-construction 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, ensures 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.

Skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Blueprint reading

Construction contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture

Job description

Allegro Realty Advisors in Cleveland is seeking a Construction Owner's Representative/Project Manager to lead high‑level oversight from planning through project closeout, ensuring alignment with the owner’s vision, budget, and schedule.

You will coordinate with architects, engineers, and general contractors, develop project management strategies, monitor budgets and schedules, conduct site inspections, and help grow the firm by expanding owner’s rep services to new clients.