Owner's Representative for Development

At New Orleans Restoration Properties, we develop and restore properties that strengthen communities and create long-term value. We are seeking a full-time Owner's Representative for Development to protect the ownership group's interests and guide complex real estate development projects from predevelopment through construction and closeout.

This is not a traditional general contractor or site-superintendent position. The Owner's Representative will work on behalf of the developer, providing strategic oversight across architects, engineers, consultants, general contractors, subcontractors, lenders, public agencies, and other project stakeholders.

The right candidate understands both construction and real estate development and can keep multiple projects aligned with ownership objectives, approved budgets, development schedules, financing requirements, quality standards, and regulatory commitments.

Compensation and work structure

This full-time position offers:

• $100,000–$120,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications
• Paid time off
• Professional development support
• Mentorship and growth opportunities
• Remote work flexibility
• Travel to project sites, stakeholder meetings, and company gatherings as needed

The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Additional availability may occasionally be required based on project milestones, closings, inspections, or urgent development needs.

Your role as Owner's Representative

As the Owner's Representative for Development, you will serve as the central point of coordination between ownership and the external teams responsible for planning, designing, financing, approving, and constructing each project.

You will monitor the complete development process, identify risks before they affect the project, and ensure the right parties remain accountable for deliverables. You will translate technical, financial, and construction information into clear recommendations that allow ownership to make informed decisions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Representing the developer's interests throughout predevelopment, design, permitting, construction, and project closeout
• Coordinating architects, engineers, consultants, general contractors, subcontractors, lenders, public agencies, and other stakeholders
• Reviewing development budgets, construction estimates, schedules, contracts, change orders, pay applications, contingency usage, and project forecasts
• Monitoring project performance against approved scope, budget, schedule, quality, and financing requirements
• Leading or participating in owner-architect-contractor meetings and documenting decisions, responsibilities, risks, and follow-up items
• Reviewing design development and construction documents for alignment with ownership objectives, constructability, cost, operations, and long-term asset performance
• Evaluating contractor recommendations, pricing, schedule impacts, material selections, and proposed changes before providing recommendations to ownership
• Conducting site visits to assess progress, quality, safety concerns, documentation, and consistency with approved plans
• Identifying delays, cost exposure, scope gaps, compliance risks, and coordination issues early enough for corrective action
• Preparing concise development reports and executive updates covering budget, schedule, risk, decisions, and next steps
• Coordinating project requirements involving affordable housing, historic rehabilitation, hospitality, mixed-use, or market-rate development
• Supporting project turnover, punch-list completion, closeout documentation, warranties, and transition to property operations

What we need from you

The strongest candidates will bring direct experience representing a real estate developer, property owner, institutional owner, or ownership group on complex development projects.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate Development, or a related field
• At least five years of experience overseeing real estate development or construction projects
• Direct owner-side or owner's representative experience on real estate development projects
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects from predevelopment or design through construction and closeout
• Experience reviewing project budgets, schedules, contracts, change orders, pay applications, and risk items
• Strong working knowledge of construction methods, materials, contract documents, and project delivery
• Experience coordinating architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and ownership stakeholders
• Successful record of keeping complex projects aligned with budget, schedule, quality, and development objectives
• Ability to manage multiple projects, decisions, and deadlines in a remote and fast-moving environment
• Strong written communication, executive reporting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel to project sites and meetings as needed

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with multifamily affordable housing, market-rate housing, hospitality, mixed-use development, or adaptive reuse
• Experience with historic rehabilitation and historic tax credit projects
• Familiarity with low-income housing tax credits
• Knowledge of Section 3 requirements, DBE participation, and Davis-Bacon wage requirements
• Familiarity with IBHS FORTIFIED standards and Enterprise Green Communities criteria
• Experience working with AIA agreements and construction documentation
• Experience supporting lender, investor, agency, or public-funding reporting requirements
• Certified Construction Manager, Project Management Professional, architecture, engineering, or related professional credential

About New Orleans Restoration Properties

New Orleans Restoration Properties develops and restores real estate that contributes to stronger neighborhoods and lasting economic value. Our work includes multifamily housing, commercial properties, hospitality projects, historic rehabilitation, and community-focused development.

We approach each project with integrity, discipline, sustainability, and respect for the communities in which we work. Our team collaborates across finance, design, construction, operations, and community stakeholders to transform complex development opportunities into successful, enduring assets.

Ready to represent ownership?

If you have direct experience protecting an owner's interests and guiding complex real estate developments from concept through completion, we would like to hear from you.

Complete our quick, mobile-friendly initial application to be considered for the Owner's Representative for Development position.

Must have the ability to pass a background check and drug screening test.