Executive Owner's Representative - Hospitality & Mixed-Use
Harper Harrison, Charleston, SC, United States
Executive Project Manager, Charleston, SC
Owner’s Representative | Hospitality & Mixed-Use Development
Full-Time
A growing, design-conscious real estate platform is seeking an
Executive Project Manager, Southeast Region
to act as an
Owner’s Representative
across a high-impact pipeline of projects, including an active hospitality development moving toward construction and a second project in earlier planning stages. This is a highly visible role for someone who is first and foremost
construction-led . We are looking for a person who truly understands
how buildings come together in the field , can identify coordination issues before they become site problems, and can serve as the owner’s eyes and ears from early planning through closeout. The right person will be comfortable operating across
entitlement support, design coordination, preconstruction, procurement, construction execution, and reporting , while maintaining a strong command of quality, sequencing, cost implications, and schedule risk. Role Overview You will represent ownership across multiple phases of development and construction, helping guide projects from early planning through turnover. This role requires someone who can review a drawing set with confidence, mentally map how the building will actually be built, and proactively flag gaps, clashes, sequencing issues, and constructability risks before work is in place. This person must bring
real construction and construction management depth , paired with the judgment and communication skills required to operate effectively as an owner’s representative. Key Responsibilities Act as the owner’s representative across projects in planning, preconstruction, entitlement support, and active construction Lead detailed reviews of architectural, civil, structural, MEP, and interior design documents for
constructability, coordination, completeness, and quality Identify design conflicts, scope gaps, sequencing issues, and field execution risks early, then drive resolution before they impact cost or schedule Coordinate consultants and project partners to ensure the drawings reflect a buildable, efficient, and well-sequenced project Help develop and maintain overall project schedules, milestone plans, and preconstruction workstreams Support budgeting, cost tracking, and commercial decision-making throughout the lifecycle of the project Assist in procurement strategy, bid packaging, contractor evaluation, contract review, and vendor coordination Track permits, approvals, and related project dependencies to help maintain forward momentum Lead or participate in recurring progress meetings with ownership, consultants, contractors, and vendors Provide clear, concise reporting on project status, key risks, decisions required, and upcoming milestones Oversee construction execution with a strong focus on
quality control, coordination, schedule performance, and issue resolution Support FF&E, brand, operational, and finish-level coordination as needed on hospitality-oriented projects Help ensure the final product aligns with the owner’s vision, commercial goals, and end-user experience What We’re Looking For Strong experience in
construction management, project management, or owner’s representation
within real estate development Experience working on
ground-up projects , ideally including
hospitality , mixed-use, or similarly complex product types Strong technical ability to review and interpret full drawing sets across architecture, civil, structural, MEP, and interiors Excellent understanding of
building sequencing, consultant coordination, field logistics, and quality execution Ability to foresee how decisions on paper will impact execution in the field Strong working knowledge of preconstruction, bidding, subcontractor coordination, permitting, and project delivery Able to challenge assumptions, ask the right questions, and solve problems proactively Confident communicator who can work with ownership, designers, consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities across multiple project phases Comfortable in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment where expectations are high and support teams may be lean Preferred Background Background with a
general contractor, construction management, or development firm
is highly attractive Experience on
hotel or hospitality projects
is strongly preferred Exposure to both
preconstruction and field execution
is important Experience coordinating luxury finishes, guest-facing environments, or complex amenity spaces is a plus Ideal Profile This role would suit someone who can sit in a design meeting and immediately understand what is missing, what will create friction in the field, and what needs to be resolved now rather than later. You do not need to be the most senior person in the market, but you do need to be technically sharp, highly credible, and deeply grounded in construction. We are specifically seeking someone with a
hardcore construction mindset
who can also perform effectively in an owner-facing leadership role. Why This Role Opportunity to help shape multiple projects across different stages Direct exposure to ownership and key project decisions High level of influence across design, preconstruction, and execution Strong platform for someone who wants to play a meaningful role in how complex projects are delivered
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Executive Project Manager, Southeast Region
to act as an
Owner’s Representative
across a high-impact pipeline of projects, including an active hospitality development moving toward construction and a second project in earlier planning stages. This is a highly visible role for someone who is first and foremost
construction-led . We are looking for a person who truly understands
how buildings come together in the field , can identify coordination issues before they become site problems, and can serve as the owner’s eyes and ears from early planning through closeout. The right person will be comfortable operating across
entitlement support, design coordination, preconstruction, procurement, construction execution, and reporting , while maintaining a strong command of quality, sequencing, cost implications, and schedule risk. Role Overview You will represent ownership across multiple phases of development and construction, helping guide projects from early planning through turnover. This role requires someone who can review a drawing set with confidence, mentally map how the building will actually be built, and proactively flag gaps, clashes, sequencing issues, and constructability risks before work is in place. This person must bring
real construction and construction management depth , paired with the judgment and communication skills required to operate effectively as an owner’s representative. Key Responsibilities Act as the owner’s representative across projects in planning, preconstruction, entitlement support, and active construction Lead detailed reviews of architectural, civil, structural, MEP, and interior design documents for
constructability, coordination, completeness, and quality Identify design conflicts, scope gaps, sequencing issues, and field execution risks early, then drive resolution before they impact cost or schedule Coordinate consultants and project partners to ensure the drawings reflect a buildable, efficient, and well-sequenced project Help develop and maintain overall project schedules, milestone plans, and preconstruction workstreams Support budgeting, cost tracking, and commercial decision-making throughout the lifecycle of the project Assist in procurement strategy, bid packaging, contractor evaluation, contract review, and vendor coordination Track permits, approvals, and related project dependencies to help maintain forward momentum Lead or participate in recurring progress meetings with ownership, consultants, contractors, and vendors Provide clear, concise reporting on project status, key risks, decisions required, and upcoming milestones Oversee construction execution with a strong focus on
quality control, coordination, schedule performance, and issue resolution Support FF&E, brand, operational, and finish-level coordination as needed on hospitality-oriented projects Help ensure the final product aligns with the owner’s vision, commercial goals, and end-user experience What We’re Looking For Strong experience in
construction management, project management, or owner’s representation
within real estate development Experience working on
ground-up projects , ideally including
hospitality , mixed-use, or similarly complex product types Strong technical ability to review and interpret full drawing sets across architecture, civil, structural, MEP, and interiors Excellent understanding of
building sequencing, consultant coordination, field logistics, and quality execution Ability to foresee how decisions on paper will impact execution in the field Strong working knowledge of preconstruction, bidding, subcontractor coordination, permitting, and project delivery Able to challenge assumptions, ask the right questions, and solve problems proactively Confident communicator who can work with ownership, designers, consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities across multiple project phases Comfortable in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment where expectations are high and support teams may be lean Preferred Background Background with a
general contractor, construction management, or development firm
is highly attractive Experience on
hotel or hospitality projects
is strongly preferred Exposure to both
preconstruction and field execution
is important Experience coordinating luxury finishes, guest-facing environments, or complex amenity spaces is a plus Ideal Profile This role would suit someone who can sit in a design meeting and immediately understand what is missing, what will create friction in the field, and what needs to be resolved now rather than later. You do not need to be the most senior person in the market, but you do need to be technically sharp, highly credible, and deeply grounded in construction. We are specifically seeking someone with a
hardcore construction mindset
who can also perform effectively in an owner-facing leadership role. Why This Role Opportunity to help shape multiple projects across different stages Direct exposure to ownership and key project decisions High level of influence across design, preconstruction, and execution Strong platform for someone who wants to play a meaningful role in how complex projects are delivered
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