Ambassador Group completed this search for an owner's representative firm in the San Francisco Bay Area. The firm acts for owners on high-end residential projects, is a smaller team, and has a strong reputation and many connections with general contractors building multimillion-dollar homes in the area.
Role SummaryThe Project Manager acts on behalf of the owner of a high-end residential project, establishing the project plan and managing contracts, budget, schedule, and consultants from team selection through execution. The role is primarily remote and suits a self-starter who enjoys a smaller team.
Key Outcomes- The project plan and milestone schedule reflect the client's program, budget, and schedule goals.
- Architects, designers, engineers, contractors, and specialists are selected through due diligence in support of the client's hiring decisions.
- Contracts between the owner and the consultants and contractors are administered and tracked.
- A detailed project budget defines all known and projected costs to complete the project.
- Invoices and pay applications are reviewed against contracted amounts, with a weekly summary sent to the client for approval.
- Change orders are reviewed and negotiated, and a recommendation goes to the client.
- Vendor NDAs, certificates of insurance, and project documents are kept current and organized.
- A weekly status report summarizes design, budget, and schedule and flags issues that need more resources or client support.
- Knowledge of the industry, with at least a few years of experience.
- A highly relational style.
- A preference for working with a smaller team.
- The ability to work well from home as a self-starter.
- A high interest in working with discerning clients on multimillion-dollar homes.