Owners Representative / Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The Vigilant Group (dba Vigilant Services ) specializes in Construction Consulting, advising and representing commercial and residential clients in Construction Management and Owners Representation. Serving clients across Central Florida, we deliver technical expertise and trusted client advocacy, managing projects from initial consulting and scope creation, through project close-out. We combine in-depth project management with effective relationship building to confidently guide clients through even the most pressing challenges.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Owner's Representative / Project Manager located in Central Florida. The role involves overseeing project scope creation, managing bid processes, supervising construction activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, contract management, and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders. This role serves as the primary point-of-contact and daily manager for multiple concurrent multi-building rehabilitation projects in active construction (or a single, new construction project). The ideal candidate will also lead consulting efforts for clients preparing for upcoming rehabilitation project.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the central liaison between clients, contractors, and Vigilant Services’ leadership.
• Lead clients through the full project lifecycle — from initial consultation and root-cause analysis through scope creation, RFP generation, bidder management, and final project execution.
• Oversee project performance in terms of quality, cost, and schedule, delivering transparent, data-driven reports to clients.
• Contract and financial management - review and approve payment applications to ensure compliance and proper documentation.
• Produce clear, concise weekly reports and deliver professional presentations in client and industry forums.
• Operate autonomously while maintaining close collaboration with the Vigilant Services Leadership Team.
• Contribute to business development by fostering strong client relationships and identifying opportunities for future engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in construction management, project management, building envelope consulting, or a related discipline.
• Strong skills in Relationship Building and Client Management.
• Strong technical understanding of building envelope systems and construction processes.
• Exceptional communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple active construction projects with minimal supervision.
• Detail oriented and ability to effectively manage project financials.
• Certification in PMP or similar is a plus.

Work Schedule

• Full-time, salaried position
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (includes unpaid lunch)

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary: $78,000 – $82,000
• Total Compensation (including benefits, paid holidays, and retirement): valued up to $106,000
• Mileage Allowance
• Healthcare: Monthly Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Retirement: SIMPLE IRA with company match
• Bonus Eligible: Annual bonus structure based off of company revenue, with additional bonus potentials for exceeding thresholds of billable hours in a given month. Additional bonuses awarded for new business resulting directly from Candidate’s business development efforts.

Other Requirements:

• Candidate must have a personal laptop with MS Office and Email platforms pre-loaded
• Candidate must have a personal cell phone capable of handling modern apps
• Candidate must have a personal vehicle with approved insurance limits