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Project Managementaka: owner's repaka: OPMaka: program manager

Owner's Representative

In Plain English

A professional hired to manage the project on behalf of an owner who lacks in-house construction expertise.

Definition

An owner's representative is a professional engaged by the owner to act on their behalf throughout the project, managing relationships with the architect, contractors, and other consultants, overseeing the budget and schedule, reviewing pay applications, and coordinating owner-furnished items. The owner's rep bridges the gap when an owner lacks internal construction management expertise.

Example

The nonprofit hired an owner's representative to manage construction of their new headquarters since they had no in-house facilities staff.

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