Project Manager/Owner's Representative

Kirkland, WA

Our client, a long-standing and reputable commercial real estate owner, developer, and investment firm is looking to add a Project Manager/Owner's Representative to their team! This individual will oversee every aspect of projects under construction, from coordinating with the general contractor to reviewing designs and conducting site visits. This individual will be reporting to the Development Manager and will be responsible for managing all stages of the construction lifecycle for several projects along the West Coast.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of expertise in the commercial project development and building industry, with experience managing ground-up projects.

Project Manager/Owner's Rep Responsibilities:

• Communicate with general contractors and deliver progress reports.
• Manage construction schedules.
• Ensure projects meet high standards by following construction protocols and quality processes.
• Review and approve pay applications and change orders.
• Coordinate with the design team on ASIs, responses to RFI’s, and submittal reviews.
• Contract third-party inspectors and coordinate inspections.
• Travel to project sites on the West Coast multiple times per month for site walks, milestone verification, and construction meetings.
• Obtain cost estimates and assemble bid packages with the development team.
• Review plans for completeness and constructability.
• Collaborate with the Development Manager in contractor selection processes.
• Review design and construction documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Assist in the value engineering process.
• Manage construction closeout tasks including punch lists, as-builts, O&M manuals, warranties, and lien releases.
• Support the Asset Manager with managing capital improvements as needed.

Project Manager/Owner's Rep Qualifications:

• At least 8 years of experience in Construction Management.
• Proficiency in scheduling and construction management software like Smartsheet, ProCore, MS Project, and Primavera P-6 is essential.
• Preferably experienced in the construction means and methods specific to climate-controlled self-storage buildings.
• Strong interpersonal and supervisory abilities are required.
• Demonstrates excellent time management skills.
• Capable of effectively de-escalating high-stress situations using communication and other techniques.
• Desirable background includes prior experience with light gauge steel and/or structural steel in Type I & II Structures.
• Possesses a basic understanding of construction accounting and cost coding.

Benefits & Appreciation:

• Generous compensation which includes base salary, annual target bonus at 50% of salary.
• 100% of employee medical, dental, and vision premiums are covered.
• Vacation and holidays, including 1 floating holiday.
• 401K and Roth 401K with employer matching contribution, along with a pension plan (8%).

Compensation: $110K Salary with 50% target bonus, on target earnings expected to be $150K - $160K+