Owner's Representative

Job Description

Firm Overview

Composed of flexible teams of committed professionals, Rockwise Strategies leverages our deep experience to navigate the ins and outs of construction projects. We join our clients right where they need us in their project, getting ahead of potential issues and offering thoughtful guidance to ensure their building is completed on time, on budget, and to their exact specifications.

Summary of Position

The primary role of this position is to represent the owner to ensure a smooth and efficient execution of real estate development and construction, and to oversee the project to deliver on time and within the owner's stated budget.

The Owner’s Rep is a liaison between the project owner and the contractor or construction manager. The Owner’s Rep provides consistent communication to make sure that the owner's expectations are understood and met throughout the project. Additionally, a Construction Owner’s Representative is responsible for coordinating and overseeing various project activities, ensuring that all tasks are completed on schedule and within budget.

Quality control is another crucial aspect of this role. The Owner’s Representative will visit the jobsite regularly to ensure that all work complies with the project's plans and specifications, addressing any issues that arise promptly.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Self-starter with strong multi-tasking and follow-up skills.
• Strong ability to read, analyze, and interpret plans and specifications.
• Good judgment, logic, and the ability to learn new things quickly.
• 30% local travel to and from project meetings periodically, the majority of which are within the Twin Cities metro area. Possible occasional overnight travel outside of the metro area as required or needed.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

Project Planning & Oversight

Communication & Coordination

Financial & Contract Administration

Quality and Compliance Control

Post Construction, Closeout, and Commissioning

Business Development

Education

Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, architecture, or a related field. Additional coursework in drafting and estimating is preferred.

Skills, Abilities, Competencies, and Experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Other Requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical requirements listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position involves sitting for extended periods of time while working at a computer terminal. Employee must be able to communicate effectively in a typical office environment with a standard level of office noise. Occasional standing, bending, walking, and minor lifting are also required.

Employees may be required to visit construction jobsites, which may expose the employee to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme temperatures. In addition, employees must be able to move around project sites. This includes climbing ladders, scaffolding, walking on uneven surfaces, walking long distances, and climbing stairs. Noise will typically be moderate.

Rockwise Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate solely on the basis of a person’s race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected class as consistent with applicable law.