Owner's Rep
$175,000–$250,000 year
On-siteWoodmere, New York, United States
Job Summary
Oversee multiple development projects from initial land acquisition through construction completion, managing permits, entitlements, and municipal approvals. Coordinate with planning boards, engineers, architects, and contractors to evaluate proposals, supervise project managers, and ensure adherence to schedules, budgets, and approved plans. Monitor construction progress, review payment requisitions and change orders, and compile monthly cost documentation for lender submissions. Identify delays and cost issues, driving resolutions while maintaining clear reporting on risks and next steps for ownership. Manage simultaneous projects across different locations and phases, balancing quality, cost, and vendor accountability.
Required Qualifications
- Strong experience in real estate development, land development, owner's representation, construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or a related field
- Direct experience managing municipal land-development approvals, including planning boards, zoning boards, permitting, and related local agencies
- Experience limited to New York City development is not sufficient for this role due to the different approval and entitlement process
- Experience overseeing engineers, architects, contractors, project managers, consultants, and other vendors
- Strong understanding of site plans, construction plans, project budgets, schedules, contracts, payment requisitions, and change orders
- Ability to evaluate proposals, negotiate with vendors, and balance quality, cost, and project needs
- Strong project management skills with the ability to drive timelines, follow up consistently, and hold outside parties accountable
- Organized, hands-on, and capable of managing multiple projects and priorities at once
- Strong communication, judgment, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
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