Owner's Rep Project Manager

Senior Project Manager / Owner Representative (Construction & Design)📍 San Diego, CA (Primary) | Travel to Middletown & Pittsburg, CA as Needed💼 Employment Type: 1099 Contract or Salaried Employee💰 Competitive Compensation Based on Experience🏢 Owner Representative / Construction Project ManagementKGO is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager / Owner Representative to support multiple commercial construction and renovation projects for a major energy client across California. This role will oversee projects from initiation through closeout while acting as the Owner’s advocate throughout design, procurement, construction, and relocation activities.The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong commercial construction management experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and project teams in active operational environments.This position is primarily based in San Diego, CA, with periodic travel required to project sites in Middletown, CA and Pittsburg, CA.Key ResponsibilitiesThe Project Manager / Owner Representative will oversee and manage all phases of projects, including but not limited to:Scope of ServicesProject InitiationDiscovery and PlanningDesignGeneral Contractor ProcurementPermittingConstruction AdministrationProject Close-OutGeneral ServicesCollaborate with Owner representatives and key stakeholdersManage consultants and contractors throughout the project lifecycleEnsure all deliverables align with project schedules, budgets, and Owner expectationsServe as the primary point of contact (POC) for assigned projectsCoordinate and monitor project activities, including night/weekend phasing workReview project budgets, schedules, contracts, drawings, specifications, RFIs, and change ordersMaintain project financial reporting, forecasting, accruals, and cost trackingMonitor contractor performance, inspections, commissioning activities, and project complianceSupport substantial completion and project closeout activitiesAttend recurring owner meetings, financial reviews, and change management sessionsProvide on-site construction administration support during active construction activitiesProject PortfolioSan Diego Tenant Fit-Out & Office RelocationFull office fit-out and renovation projectFurniture, fixtures & equipment coordinationOccupied-space relocation managementCalpine Geothermal Visitor Center RenovationsMulti-phase renovation projectsPeriodic travel requiredDelta Energy Visitor Center RenovationsVarious renovation and infrastructure projectsTravel required throughout project durationRequired QualificationsRequiredActive PMP Certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months)Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, or related field preferred5–7+ years of progressive commercial construction project management experience5+ years serving directly as an Owner RepresentativeStrong knowledge of:Construction methodologiesDesign managementBudgeting & forecastingScheduling & procurementChange managementConstruction administrationExperience managing architects, engineers, contractors, and consultantsStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsProficiency with:MS Office SuiteProcoreBluebeamAutodesk Construction CloudAutoCAD / RevitAdobe Acrobat ProfessionalAdditional RequirementsMust be willing to work on-site when requiredMust be willing to support off-hours/weekend construction activitiesMust be able to travel periodically between California project sitesAbility to work independently in fast-paced construction environmentsCompensationCompetitive hourly compensation based on qualifications and experience1099 independent contractors and salaried employees will both be consideredTravel-related project expenses reimbursable per project policyWhy Join KGO?KGO is a nationally recognized woman-owned project management and owner representation firm with deep expertise in mission-critical facilities, commercial real estate, energy infrastructure, and large-scale construction programs. We partner with leading organizations to deliver complex projects with precision, accountability, and operational excellence.📩 To Apply:Please send your resume and project experience to Ellison.Cook@KGOPM.com#ConstructionManagement #ProjectManagement #OwnersRep #PMP #CommercialConstruction #ConstructionJobs #SanDiegoJobs #ProjectManager #FacilitiesManagement #DesignAndConstruction #EnergyProjects #Hiring #KGO