Project Manager / Owners Representative in Cleveland, Ohio at Allegro Realty Advisors

Allegro is an established Cleveland based real estate and advisory firm growing its Project Management practice area. In support of this growth, we’re looking to add a Construction Owners Rep/Project Manager to Our team.

A Construction Owner’s Representative acts as a professional advocate for the project owner, ensuring that a construction project aligns with their vision, budget, and schedule. Unlike a construction manager who focuses on day-to-day site execution, the owner's rep provides high-level oversight across all phases—from initial planning and design to project closeout.

This is a great opportunity for a successful construction Project Manager to make the switch to the Owners Representative side of the industry.

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborate with various stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables, ensuring they are aligned with clients' goals and expectations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the owner and all stakeholders, including architects, general contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Develop and implement project management strategies and methodologies, leveraging more innovative ways of working with stakeholders to manage their individual needs.
• Assists with site selection, feasibility studies, and assembling the project team by managing RFPs and bid processes.
• Develops and monitors the master budget, reviews contractor invoices, and manages change orders to prevent cost overruns.
• Creates and tracks a master project schedule that includes pre-construction (permitting/design) and post-construction (move-in/occupancy) milestones.
• Conducts regular site inspections to ensure work meets quality standards, building codes, and contractual obligations.
• Proactively identifies potential pitfalls and develops mitigation strategies to avoid delays or disputes.
• Oversees the completion of punch lists, secures warranties and as-built drawings, and manages the transition of building operations to the owner.
• Open collaboration within the company's multiple service lines to identify new opportunities to provide project management services to drive growth and expand client relationships.
• Develop client pursuit strategies, prepare individualized pursuit “Pitch Decks”, host or attend client pitch meetings, secure new business, and successfully execute new project management opportunities.

Core Values

• Put clients first
• Do it right
• Be dependable
• Always improve
• Work as One

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (construction management, engineering, architecture).
• Experience working for a reputable General Contractor or or Architectural or Engineering Firm.
• Projects completed ranging from $1M to $50M.
• Experience requires 10+ years of industry experience, with a background as a Project Manager or Construction Manager.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints, understanding construction law/contracts, and navigating local building codes and permitting processes.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills are essential for mediating disputes and translating technical jargon for the owner.
• Familiarity with project management tools.