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Owner's Representative - Commercial Construction in Elk Grove Village

Date Posted: 21 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

A growing owner-side project management group in the Chicago area is looking for an Owner's Representative to guide commercial construction projects on behalf of its clients. You'll be the owner's voice from early planning through closeout, keeping projects on budget, on schedule and built right.

What You'll Do

  • Represent the owner on commercial projects from planning and design through construction and closeout
  • Manage budgets, schedules and project risk, and report progress clearly to stakeholders
  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, general contractors and consultants
  • Review pay applications, change orders and contracts
  • Lead project meetings and keep decisions and action items moving
  • Oversee punch lists, turnover and warranty items

What You Bring

  • 7+ years of commercial construction experience with a general contractor, owner or owner's rep firm
  • Solid knowledge of budgeting, scheduling and construction contracts
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Comfort managing several projects at once
  • A degree in construction management, engineering or a related field is a plus

What We Offer

  • Pay range of $110,000–$150,000 per year, based on experience
  • Benefits package
  • Long-term growth with a respected team

Advance your career in construction. Apply today and send your resume to Jenn LaQua, your construction recruiter at GPAC.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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