There are several critical players on any commercial construction team. And though collaboration is a must, each player has its own position to play. Assembling an all-star group will be essential to the success of your project.

Before hiring your team, you must understand the unique contributions each role provides. Two that often get confused are owner’s representatives and project managers. Below we’ll dive into the differences between owner’s representation and project management to help you better understand each role’s unique contribution to the success of a project.

Owner’s Representation: Advocates for the Owner

Owner’s representation, as the name suggests, primarily serves as the owner’s advocate and representative throughout the construction process. Their role revolves around safeguarding the owner’s interests, ensuring the project aligns with the owner’s vision and mitigating risks on behalf of the owner.

When interviewing potential owner’s reps, look for these skills and qualifications:

• Industry experience
• Strong communication skills
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Expert negotiator
• Strong problem-solver

Project Management: Overseeing Execution and Delivery

 Project managers also play an essential role in keeping your construction project moving forward, but their focus is more directly related to the execution and delivery of the project.

PMs are heavily involved in planning and developing the construction schedule and serve as liaisons between the numerous subcontractors involved in the project. They are responsible for planning, organizing and controlling all project activities to meet objectives related to scope, time, cost and quality.

While owner’s reps and project managers serve different primary functions, they often collaborate closely to achieve project success. Their complementary roles create a balanced approach that ensures both the owner’s interests and project execution are effectively managed.

To learn more about which key players to include on your construction team, get in touch with our team at Seacoast Construction. We provide a full range of construction services. Our professionals have the licensing and background to know what needs to be done and how to do it, as well as the experience to schedule and supervise every aspect of your construction project.