Senior Project Manager / Owner's Representative

SLS Consultants LLC • Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

SLS Consultants is a rapidly growing real estate development and construction consulting firm specializing in Data Centers, Advanced Manufacturing, Life Science, and Healthcare. We are seeking a Senior Project Manager / Owner's Representative to manage large-scale commercial and mission-critical projects from preconstruction through closeout, acting as the client's trusted advisor and on-the-ground leader.

Requirements

• 12-15+ years of construction management, owner's representation, or project management experience on large-scale commercial, industrial, mission critical, energy, or heavy EP projects.
• Proven experience managing projects from preconstruction through commissioning, turnover, and final closeout.
• Strong expertise in project scheduling, budgeting, cost control, change management, and contractor oversight.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Trade-based construction background with progressive field leadership experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead owner's representative and project management services throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Establish and manage master project schedules, critical path milestones, and execution strategy.
• Develop, monitor, and report on project budgets including hard costs, soft costs, contingencies, and forecasting.
• Oversee contractor procurement, bidding activities, GMP reviews, and contract negotiations.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and stakeholders to drive design and permitting milestones.
• Lead constructability reviews and value engineering efforts.
• Manage general contractors, owner-direct vendors, and equipment suppliers throughout construction.
• Direct change management, cost control, schedule analysis, risk mitigation, and issue resolution efforts.
• Oversee QA/QC programs, document control processes, pay application reviews, and project reporting.
• Lead project turnover, closeout, punch list completion, final accounting, and owner handoff activities.

Benefits

• Premier compensation package
• Participation in incentive programs tied to firm growth and milestones
• Top-tier health, dental, and vision insurance coverage options
• 401(k) retirement plan with an immediate corporate matching contribution
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Monthly structured learning opportunities and professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior