Senior Owner's Representative

Project Solutions Inc.•Rapid City, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Project Solutions Inc. is seeking a Senior Owner's Representative to support the City of Rapid City Public Works Department on a large, multi-year Maintenance and Operations Facility capital project in Rapid City, South Dakota. This role supports the City’s first-of-its-kind Design-Build-Finance delivery of a new approximately 300,000 SF municipal maintenance and operations facility. This role is contingent upon award of project.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university in engineering or construction management preferred.
Minimum of ten(10) years of professional experience supporting municipal or public‑sector capital projects, including experience providing Owner’s Representative or senior project management services through design and construction.
Demonstrated experience supporting projects delivered through design-build or similar alternative delivery methods.
Experience reviewing and advising on design submittals, construction documents, and cost estimates prepared by design or design-build teams.
Demonstrated ability to support construction administration, including review of contractor submittals, change orders, and construction progress.
Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including owner staff, design professionals, contractors, and public agencies.
Demonstrated ability to manage and document project meetings, communications, and reporting.
Experience assisting public agencies with procurement support, including preparation of RFPs, evaluation of proposals, and selection processes.
Ability to identify, track, and help mitigate project risks throughout design and construction.
Experience preparing written reports and presentations for senior leadership or governing bodies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), Microsoft Project, Microsoft SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.
Strong oral and written communication skills for daily coordination, reporting, and stakeholder interaction.

Responsibilities

Monitor contractor performance on capital construction projects, tracking progress against approved baselines and reporting on scope, schedule, cost, and risk.
Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and submittments; identify discrepancies and coordinate resolution with project stakeholders.
Assist the Owner with technical evaluations, RFIs, and contractor pay application reviews.
Coordinate with field staff and contractors to resolve technical and construction issues promptly.
Develop, maintain, and update project scope, schedules, and budgets in coordination with the Owner and project team.
Provide technical project management and Owner’s Representative support throughout project development, design, and construction.
Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams including owner staff, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.
Identify and assess project risks; develop and recommend mitigation strategies or corrective actions.
Schedule and facilitate meetings, prepare agendas and materials, and document meeting minutes and action items.
Serve as the primary liaison representing the Owner to external partners and stakeholders, communicating project impacts and updates.
Support construction contract administration activities including pay application review and change management.