Field Rep / Owner’s Rep / Program Manager

Ingenuity empowered by curiosity.

Albert Kahn Associates is driven to question the status quo in search of creative and long-lasting design and engineering solutions that solve our client’s challenges. We help them do what they do even better. We engage our communities in the design of the built and natural environments to foster genuine belonging and leave a positive impact on our world. We improve life through design.  

What we are looking for: 

We are seeking a Full-time Field Representative/Owner Representative/ Program Manager (contract position) with minimum 20 years’ experience in the construction industry, or relevant architectural/engineering background. In this role, you will be responsible for acting as a liaison between the design & construction team and client, representing the Owner best interests relative to the construction program throughout the project. The ideal candidate will have an excellent understanding of design and construction processes.  Must have strong communication skills; be able to communicate verbally, and able to read and write well in the English language.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Travel to and from job site location(s); relocate to job site location for an approximate 18 to 24-month assignment, located in Moncure, North Carolina

• Represent the Owner at site on a continuous basis upon the commencement of construction

• Review construction installations to ensure quality compliance

• Monitor all stages of work (design, engineering, construction, facility activation) to ensure compliance with the project requirements

• Assist in the selection of project delivery methods and securing Contractors

• Interface and collaboration with Construction Managers and/or Contractors

• Administer the activities that are responsibility of an Owner

• Serve as administrative communication link between the Owner and project implementation team

• Blueprint reading and interpretation

• Conduct/participate in construction pre-installation meetings

• Accompanying regulatory officials and/or the Owners underwriters at the jobsite

• Review technical design issues; provide and/or coordinate in-field solutions to facilitate construction

• Manage Construction Administration Process, representing the Owner in Project Meetings

• Guide the Quality Assurance Process, review test reports and document deficiencies

• Provide site quality monitoring and develop site reports; review pay applications for approval and coordinate the project close-out process

• Develop & Maintain project critical issues documentation

• Review Scope Changes and Validate Proposed Costs

• Generate Construction Progress Reports and document concerns

• Conduct special meetings to resolve problems

• Keep Owner informed of pertinent and potentially controversial issues, recommend and implement solutions to same

• Assist the Owner and coordinate work with the A/E & Contractors to prepare & issue punch lists

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, or relevant Architectural/Engineering studies

• Knowledge of Industrial Construction

• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills

• Self-starter with high degree of problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook)

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with proven ability to manage multiple projects

• People skills, ability to organize and guide others in decision making processes

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Must be able to prioritize workload and meet deadlines

• High degree of professionalism and integrity

• Strong work ethic, reliable

• Strong analytical skills

How to Apply: 

Interested candidates should submit a resume to Natasha.Fitzpatrick@akahn.com. 

 Albert Kahn Associates is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We realize that not everyone will meet 100% of our desired qualifications, but they could still be a great fit!