Company Description
Spectrum Development Group, Inc. is a real estate development firm specializing in the hospitality, retail, restaurant, and entertainment sectors. We provide services including acquisitions, entitlements, project management, and construction management. Our projects aim to deliver high-quality experiences across various industries.
Position Overview:
We're looking for a seasoned Construction Manager (Owners Representative) to represent SDG and our third-party clients on-site, ensuring complex entertainment and hospitality projects are delivered with the highest quality—on time and on budget.
As the go-to person on site, you'll be the daily face of the company and the primary liaison for all external stakeholders. This is a high-visibility role based on-site in Orange County for a significant large project where you'll be working from the project trailer alongside a collaborative and driven team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead construction management representing the Owner on large, complex commercial project from the ground up
- Be fully embedded on-site, overseeing every detail of day-to-day operations
- Provide consistent field guidance and support to ensure alignment with project goals
- Work closely with the Client’s operational team to meet and exceed expectations
- Serve as a trusted partner to client personnel—offering high-touch communication, problem-solving, and professionalism
- Conduct thorough constructability reviews and recommend value-engineering solutions
- Prepare bid packages, detailed scopes of work, and solicit vendor proposals
- Chair and coordinate meetings with the project team, owners, and contractors
- Oversee and guide pre-construction services and offer valuable input during planning phases
- Review and approve contractor schedules, QC plans, and project status reports
- Participate in daily contractor meetings to maintain schedule momentum
- Approve and manage contractor pay applications and change orders
- Ensure full compliance with contractual requirements and document control processes
- Monitor and enforce the Contractor’s Site Logistics Plan
- Serve as the bridge between the contractor, design team, and ownership to maintain clear communication and alignment
Who You Are (Soft Skills):
- A natural leader with excellent interpersonal skills
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities with poise and professionalism
- Self-driven and productive, even under pressure
- Known for your attention to detail, follow-through, and proactive approach
- Personable and approachable—bringing a customer-first attitude to every interaction
- Superior written and oral communication skills
What You Bring (Qualifications):
- 15–20 years of construction management experience, specifically in commercial, high-profile projects
- Background hospitality, theme parks, and entertainment construction a plus
- 4 Year College Degree
- Experience managing top-tier general contractors and navigating union environments
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead junior staff
