Construction Owners Representative

Actalent • Auburn Hills, MI • 8h ago

Job Title: Construction Owners Representative

Job Description

This role involves serving as a Facilities Engineer/Owner's Representative for a leading engineering and consulting firm that works with defense and aerospace clients. The position requires involvement in projects from early design through construction and project closeout, acting as a critical liaison between engineering, project management, operations, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Drive improvements in facility operations, maintenance programs, and real property management.

Provide technical recommendations for manufacturing optimization, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.

Represent the organization in client meetings, program reviews, and technical discussions.

Prepare and deliver engineering reports, assessments, and presentations.

Oversee contractor-executed planning, development, maintenance, and property disposition.

Evaluate contractor performance against cost, schedule, quality, and compliance requirements.

Apply project management principles to facility-related projects.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local real property policies and regulations.

Conduct facility inspections, engineering analyses, and operational studies.

Identify operational risks and provide recommendations for corrective actions.

Coordinate with client teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Essential Skills

10+ years of facilities management or owner's representative experience with a general contractor or related experience.

Experience working on manufacturing, industrial, or related projects.

Greenfield project experience (building projects from scratch).

Experience in engineering consulting or client-facing technical roles.

Experience evaluating contractor performance against cost, schedule, quality, and compliance requirements.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or 10-15 years of experience.

Strong understanding of real property regulations, easements, permitting, and land-use agreements.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client-relationship skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Government-owned contractor experience.

Defense or aerospace project experience.

Work Environment

This position is based 75% in the office with 25% travel to client job sites across the US, requiring flexibility for short-term or long-term stays. Travel expenses will be covered at the GSA rate, including lodging and meals/incidentals. The standard workweek is approximately 45 hours, potentially up to 60 hours depending on project demands, with flexible hours typically from 8 AM to 5 PM. The role involves close collaboration with project managers and facilities engineers.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Auburn Hills, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Auburn Hills,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 9, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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