Owner's Representative

TITLE:                      Owner’s Representative

COMPANY:              Providence Development, LLC

REPORTS TO:          Director of Construction

STATUS:                   Full Time Employee

PURPOSE:    Manage construction of ground-up development or value-add acquisition of hospitality projects, market-rate multifamily development projects, master-planned community projects, and other commercial real estate projects from concept to opening. The position is based in Bozeman, Montana. 

The Owners Representative will work closely with the Director of Construction in pre-development and pre-construction activities and be responsible for managing all field-related elements of construction administration of assigned Company construction projects for the life cycle of the projects. 

This individual will work exclusively as an employee for Providence Development, LLC and will avoid conflicts of interest by not disclosing the confidential details of existing and prospective projects with other parties.   

QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or completion of an accredited construction related apprenticeship program

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Minimum of five years of proven successful experience in field supervising large commercial, hospitality, or residential construction projects from start to close out. 

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Extensive knowledge and proven ability to manage construction projects.
• Proven experience building and sustaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as municipalities, landowners, contractors, management companies, and other stakeholders
• Proven experience managing third party consultants and contractors
• Proven construction management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Strong computer skills with experience using construction-related software
• Self-driven with the innate ability to lead all aspects of major commercial construction projects
• Must work well under pressure, maintain adherence to timelines and schedules, establish priorities, and work independently

PREFERRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: SWPPP Administrator Certification, AGC Supervision Certification, and OSHA 30.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Pre-Construction:

1. Work with the Development Manager and Director of Construction on site selection of potential properties that offer the best opportunity for compatibility and profitability of the respective project.
2. Evaluate potential sites to identify project risks.
3. Assist Director of Construction with developing project budgets.
4. Collaborate and identify with the Development Manager and Director of Construction on third-party professionals including engineers, architects, environmental/geotechnical, surveyors, utility companies, etc. to ensure a complete and detailed set of construction documents is created in a timely manner.
5. Review construction documentation with the Director of Construction and work with third party professionals to create detailed construction documents. Such duties will involve reviewing construction documents for code related items, coordination between disciplines, and ensuring Providence Developments specifications are implemented.

During Construction:

1. Provide on-site owner management to ensure projects are being constructed in compliance with the plans and specifications.
2. Review with Director of Construction RFI’s, shop drawings, submittals and other construction-related documentation to ensure compliance with contract documents.
3. Work with cloud-based construction management software to manage documentation during construction.
4. Conduct site inspections and attend meetings to ensure projects are being constructed to Providence Developments standards and in compliance with contract documents and to provide Owner direction to contractor, etc.
5. Attend Contractor’s preinstallation meetings to ensure Owner’s quality expectations are being conveyed to subcontractors.
6. Assist the Director of Construction in the review of construction pay applications to ensure appropriate payment is being made based on status of project.
7. Assist the Director of Construction in the review of change orders to ensure costs/savings are appropriate and in compliance with the contract documents.
8. Assist Director of Construction with project cost control to ensure project maintains and meets project budget.
9. Manage Owner provided 3^rd party material and testing inspections and review reports for project compliance.
10. Attend and participate in Owner/Architect/Contractor (OAC) meetings.
11. Manage Owner provided work outside of the general contract. Includes low-voltage cabling, phones, security, media, and sound-related system contracts.
12. Conduct project closeout activities including generating contractor punch list, equipment training sessions, project documentation, and warranty transfer to management company.
13. Manage deliveries of Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FFE) procurement process for projects. Includes managing procurement and installation vendors, review shop drawings, and purchase orders (FFE).
14. Perform 1-yr warranty property walks with the General Contractor and provide written reports to management.
15. Perform quarterly site walks with management company of completed properties and provide written reports to management.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1. Proficiency with Microsoft Office platform (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project)
2. Proficiency with Bluebeam.
3. Overnight travel is required.
4. Duties may require work during non-standard business hours.
5. Must be able to pass a criminal history background check.
6. Must possess a valid driver’s license.