Strategic Owner's Rep & Sr. Project Manager – Construction

Socket.dev; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

HSA contributions

ESOP & 401k

PTO & holidays

Parental leave

Wellness benefits

Company events

Job summary

Anova, a division of Shiel Sexton, seeks a Senior Project Manager to serve as the Owner's representative, delivering complex capital projects from preconstruction through commissioning. You will define strategy, align scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety, and lead design, procurement, and construction coordination.

You will guide project teams, manage risk, enforce accountability, communicate clearly with owners and stakeholders, and ensure a fully compliant, operationally ready

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in project management.
• Proven history of successfully managing large-scale commercial construction projects in highly regulated industries.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
• Strong organizational, decision-making, and time-management abilities.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery of project outcomes on behalf of the Owner, ensuring alignment to scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Establish and drive the overall execution strategy, integrating design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Provide proactive oversight of project performance; identify risks early and lead resolution to protect cost, schedule, and quality.
• Lead coordination across design teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Act as the Owner's primary point of contact, driving decisions, managing expectations, and maintaining strong relationships.
• Enforce disciplined change management, cost control, and schedule adherence across all project partners.
• Deliver clear, decision-focused reporting on progress, risks, and financial performance to the Owner and executive stakeholders.
• Direct project team performance, providing leadership and mentorship to ensure consistent, high-quality execution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Time management

Decision making

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

Anova, a division of Shiel Sexton, seeks a Senior Project Manager to serve as the Owner's representative, delivering complex capital projects from preconstruction through commissioning. You will define strategy, align scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety, and lead design, procurement, and construction coordination.

You will guide project teams, manage risk, enforce accountability, communicate clearly with owners and stakeholders, and ensure a fully compliant, operationally ready