Senior Project Manager (Owner's Representative)

Compass Development is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and operationally driven Senior Project Manager - Owner's Representative to lead complex commercial real estate development and construction projects on behalf of our clients.

This is not a traditional construction project management role.

Our project managers are trusted advisors, client advocates, and project leaders responsible for driving accountability, managing complexity, solving problems, and creating momentum across entire project teams.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, highly organized operator, and proactive leader who thrives in fast-moving environments and takes ownership of outcomes.

If you are someone who naturally steps in, creates structure, drives teams forward, and takes ownership of outcomes, we want to talk to you.

About Compass Development

Compass Development is a growing real estate development and owner’s representative consulting firm based in Las Vegas. We manage complex commercial real estate development and construction projects for clients across the Western United States.

Our projects include:

• Office
• Industrial
• Multifamily
• Mixed-use
• Retail
• Hospitality
• Public sector and institutional projects

We operate in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment and are guided by four core values:

• Absolute Ownership
• Client Advocacy
• Humble Expertise
• Learning & Growth

We hold ourselves to a high standard of professionalism, accountability, organization, and execution.

The Role

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead multiple development and construction projects from early planning and design through construction and occupancy.

You will serve as the primary point of leadership and coordination for clients, consultants, contractors, and public agencies while protecting the client’s interests throughout the lifecycle of the project.

Success in this role requires:

• Strong organizational discipline
• Leadership under pressure
• Proactive problem solving
• Clear communication
• Operational rigor
• Relentless follow-through
• Comfort managing difficult conversations and competing priorities

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing order to complexity and driving projects toward successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Client Advocacy

• Lead commercial real estate development and construction projects from early planning through project closeout
• Serve as the primary advocate for the owner/client throughout the project lifecycle
• Drive accountability across architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, vendors, and public agencies
• Create momentum and maintain alignment between project scope, budget, schedule, and client objectives
• Identify project risks early and proactively develop solutions before issues escalate
• Lead project meetings and maintain clear action-item ownership and follow-through
• Provide organized, concise, and proactive communication to clients and project stakeholders
• Build confidence with clients through professionalism, responsiveness, and strong execution

Operational & Financial Management

• Develop and maintain project budgets, milestone schedules, cost reports, and project tracking systems
• Manage procurement processes including consultant selection, RFP development, bid leveling, and contract administration
• Review and negotiate contracts, change orders, pay applications, and project documentation
• Monitor entitlement, permitting, and agency review processes and actively work to remove obstacles
• Maintain highly organized project documentation, reporting, and communication systems
• Track project decisions, deliverables, risks, and deadlines across multiple active projects
• Ensure strong document control and file management standards are maintained throughout the project lifecycle

Construction Oversight & Execution

• Monitor construction progress, quality, budget, and schedule performance
• Conduct regular site visits and participate in project and OAC meetings
• Manage and expedite RFI, submittal, and decision-making processes
• Work collaboratively with project teams to resolve design and construction issues
• Advocate for the client during negotiation of change orders and claims
• Review contractor pay applications, lien releases, and project invoicing
• Coordinate project closeout, punch list, turnover, and final documentation processes

Organizational Discipline & Execution

• Maintain strong organizational discipline across all aspects of project execution
• Manage and prioritize hundreds of project tasks, deliverables, and communication threads simultaneously
• Create structure, accountability, and urgency across project teams
• Leverage technology and efficient workflows to improve responsiveness and execution
• Consistently drive projects toward successful outcomes while balancing schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations

What We’re Looking For

Core Traits

The right candidate will be:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Proactive and self-directed
• Assertive and comfortable holding teams accountable
• Calm and composed under pressure
• Strong at prioritization and follow-through
• Solutions-oriented and action-focused
• Strong communicator with executive presence
• Adaptable in fast-moving environments

We are not looking for someone who simply coordinates meetings and reports status updates.  We are looking for someone who creates momentum, drives accountability, and consistently pushes projects toward successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in commercial real estate development, construction management, architecture, owner’s representation, or related fields
• Strong understanding of commercial construction and development processes
• Experience leading complex projects with multiple stakeholders
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, contracts, and consultant teams
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and cloud-based collaboration tools
• Strong technology aptitude and ability to quickly learn new systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Owner’s representative or development management experience
• Public sector project experience
• Experience with CMAR, Design-Build, PPP, or other alternative delivery methods
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, Smartsheet, Monday.com, or similar platforms
• Experience improving workflows, systems, or operational processes
• Experience leveraging AI or technology tools to improve productivity and organization
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate, or related field

What Success Looks Like at Compass

Successful Compass PMs:

• Create momentum and accountability
• Stay highly organized across hundreds of project tasks and deliverables
• Anticipate issues before they become problems
• Communicate clearly and proactively
• Lead teams confidently without formal authority
• Bring structure and clarity to complex situations
• Protect client interests relentlessly
• Operate with professionalism, urgency, and ownership

Why Join Compass Development

• Work directly with sophisticated clients and impactful projects
• High level of autonomy and responsibility
• Opportunity to help shape a growing company
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative culture
• Exposure to a wide variety of project types and delivery methods
• Opportunity to influence operational systems and company growth
• Team environment focused on learning, growth, and accountability

To Apply

Please submit:

• Resume
• Project list (if available)
• Brief note describing why you believe you would be a strong fit for this role

We value initiative, professionalism, organization, and follow-through throughout the hiring process.