## What an owner's representative does An owner's representative acts as your agent throughout a capital construction project. They represent the owner's interests in dealings with architects, engineers, general contractors, and subcontractors. ## Core responsibilities Pre-construction: RFP development, contractor selection, constructability review. During construction: schedule/cost monitoring, RFI coordination, pay application review. Closeout: punch list management, warranty tracking. ## When you need one Projects over $10M, complex program delivery (healthcare, data centers), design-build or GMP contracts, or when you lack internal construction expertise. ## What owner's reps charge Mid-level (8–15 years): $120–$165/hr. Senior (15–25 years): $160–$225/hr. Principal / program management: $200–$280/hr. [Find owner's representatives on Buildtal →](/talent/construction-management)