Owners Representative 2026-01772

Open Until Filled

The At-Will Employee Contract (AWEC) Owner's Representative (OR) serves as the on-site representative for the Wyoming State Construction Department (SCD) on the Veterans Home of Wyoming (VHW) Remodel Project in Buffalo, Wyoming. This position serves as the State's first line of defense in ensuring compliance with project requirements, specifications, schedules, budgets, quality standards, and contractual obligations throughout the duration of the project.

The Owner's Representative provides independent oversight of all phases of construction, from pre-construction planning through final project closeout, while protecting the interests of the State, residents, and stakeholders. Particular emphasis is placed on maintaining operations within an occupied healthcare facility, minimizing disruptions to residents, and ensuring project delivery meets all state and federal requirements.

At the State Construction Department, your work directly impacts Wyoming veterans by helping deliver critical improvements to one of the state's most important healthcare facilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to oversee a complex, multi-year capital construction project while serving the residents and staff of the Veterans' Home of Wyoming. You will work alongside architects, contractors, healthcare professionals, state leaders, and facility staff to ensure successful project delivery while maintaining safe and uninterrupted operations for Wyoming's veterans.

If you are passionate about construction management, problem-solving, and public service, this role provides an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy.

This position provides comprehensive owner representation services for a major phased healthcare renovation and construction project.

• Serves as the State Construction Department's full-time on-site representative.
• Maintains a minimum on-site presence of forty (40) hours per week regardless of contractor schedules.
• Oversees project compliance, quality assurance, budget controls, schedule performance, and contractual obligations.
• Assists with coordination with contractors, architects, engineers, facility staff, and state stakeholders.
• Monitors construction activities within an occupied healthcare environment.
• Reviews and evaluates Requests for Information (RFIs), Change Order Requests (CORs), pay applications, and contractor claims.
• Assists with procurement and coordination of owner-furnished equipment and materials.
• Supports project closeout, facility turnover, and operational readiness activities.

Transportation and lodging may be negotiated.

Human Resource Contact:
Serenity Moffett serenity.moffett

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Conduct constructability reviews and evaluate design documents for conflicts, omissions, and coordination issues.
• Review project phasing plans and identify risks associated with construction activities within an occupied healthcare facility.
• Analyze and validate baseline project schedules, sequencing, and critical path activities.
• Review contractor estimates, budgets, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposals, and cost assumptions.
• Evaluate Maintenance of Operations (MOO) plans to ensure continuity of facility operations and resident care.
• Assist with utility transition planning and coordination of infrastructure tie-ins.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and stakeholders to support compliance with applicable healthcare, state, and federal requirements, including Build America, Buy America Act provisions.

• Maintain continuous on-site project oversight throughout construction.
• Observe construction activities and document progress, manpower levels, weather impacts, and field conditions.
• Monitor contractor compliance with contract documents, specifications, schedules, and quality standards.
• Attend and participate in Owner/Architect/Contractor (OAC) meetings and other project coordination meetings.
• Attend contractor-led safety, preinstallation, scheduling, and coordination meetings.
• Review and respond to Requests for Information (RFls), Proposal Requests, and Change Order Requests.
• Assist in evaluating entitlement and negotiating pricing associated with change orders and claims.
• Review contractor monthly pay applications and verify work-in-place prior to payment approval.
• Track project budgets and assist in preventing cost overruns.
• Coordinate procurement and delivery of owner-supplied equipment and materials.

• Monitor compliance with Infection Control Risk Assessment {ICRA) requirements and Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM).
• Ensure implementation of dust mitigation measures, negative pressure containment zones, HEPA filtration systems, and resident protection protocols.
• Verify maintenance of emergency…