Project Manager​/Owners Rep

Job Purpose

The Construction Owner's Representative is primarily responsible for performing daily project coordination with the project team and administering the refrigeration and energy installation contract. The Representative leads internal and external project teams from inception to successful implementation and project closeout and works directly with the Senior Manager of Construction to support the client’s Construction Project Manager.

• Lead projects for expansions, remodels, and special projects.
• Consult with client’s key stakeholders to understand project scope of work and coordinate the team of contractors to fulfill the contract requirements.
• Communicate daily with store team lead to ensure store operations are safe, clean, and following remodel standard operating procedures.
• Lead weekly project meetings with the project team and report in meeting minute format.
• Analyze and approve contractor payment applications based on progress.
• Create and execute punch list for incomplete or unacceptable work.
• Develop and update project schedules and phasing plans to assist the client’s Project Manager during preconstruction and progress construction.
• Maintain project files and records to include schedules, record files, and other project information.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants to provide timely RFI response and support needs for the project.
• Administer construction contracts and agreements for refrigeration and energy management systems.
• Provide project updates and maintain communication with stakeholders, including project plan milestones, issue resolution, and budget variance reconciliation.
• Conduct periodic on-site inspections to observe work during construction and assure compliance with plans, specifications, regulations, and safety rules and guidelines.
• Travel up to 90%.

• Minimum of 3 years’ retail or construction experience or equivalent.
• Project Management, Engineering, or Architecture degree – a plus.
• Specialized experience in Refrigeration/HVAC and Energy Management – a plus.
• Ability to use shared workflow technology (Microsoft Office, SharePoint and iCloud) as well as project management software.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of construction plans and documents.
• Ability to conceptualize, document, present and implement creative solutions.
• Ability to seek out information, clarify, and drive decisions by working through issues with the project team, stakeholders, and management.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence in the department.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• 28 days of PTO.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and company match.

City Building Engineering Services (CBES) is a leading integrated professional services firm supporting technical requirements and sustainable solutions for the retail and related industries. CBES offers expertise in project design, engineering, construction, and commissioning.