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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Construction Executive (Owner's Representative)

Salary

$168,100 - $302,500 per year

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Description

We are seeking a Construction Executive (Owner's Representative) to lead construction strategy execution and governance for a large-scale, multi-phase development program.

The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end construction performance, including cost, schedule, quality, safety, risk management, and operational readiness.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading overall construction strategy and execution across a multi-phase development program
  • Serving as the owner's executive representative with general contractors, consultants, and field teams
  • Establishing and enforcing standards for construction delivery
  • Providing executive oversight of cost management
  • Leading strategic contracting and procurement approaches
  • Owning schedule integrity and driving proactive risk identification and mitigation
  • Overseeing integration and coordination of complex building systems
  • Guiding successful commissioning, turnover, and operational readiness
  • Leading, developing, and mentoring construction leadership teams
  • Driving alignment across Development, Design, Finance, and external stakeholders
  • Presenting complex issues to executive stakeholders
  • Fostering a high-performance, collaborative environment

The salary range for this position is $168,100.00 - $302,500.00.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
  • 10+ years of progressive construction leadership experience
  • Proven track record of delivering complex, mixed-use or high-rise developments
  • Experience leading projects valued at $500M+
  • Background working with institutional owners, nationally recognized developers, or major commercial general contractors

Preferred qualifications:

  • Relevant certifications such as OSHA 30, PMP, CCM, or similar professional credentials
  • 20+ years of experience

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • OSHA 30
  • PMP
  • CCM
  • DBIA
  • LEED

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://wgu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Salt-Lake-City-UT/Director--Construction---Real-Estate-Development_JR-025537

Apply on Western Governors University (WGU)