Regional Owner’s Representative (Mechanical)
At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.
About Us:
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Job Summary:
The Regional Owner’s Representative (Mechanical) is located in a home region or area and covers client needs as a field owner’s representative. They have the ability to travel and relocate as necessary to meet client and Salas O’ Brien company needs related to a variety of roles: field engineering, construction oversight, commissioning, and validation.
Responsibilities:
- Travel and relocate to client sites for extended assignments
- On site for hours as projects require, including flexibility for day shift hours, night shift hours, or weekend hours
- 50-80+ hours per week with time off between assignments, depending upon the nature of the assignment
- Flexible compensation depending upon the nature and time requirements of the assignment.
- Flexible and adaptable to various field roles
- Construction, Commissioning, Startup, and Validation
- Project Management, Coordination, Oversight, Monitoring, Scheduling, and Reporting
- Field Engineering: Work with contractors and owner to implement field projects, designs, plans, and change orders
- Collaboration & Communication
- Work independently but able to coordinate with the client team, engineering team, and other 3rd parties
- Excellent relationship building skills in working with contractors, suppliers, field teams, and various owner agents
- Leadership, collaboration, and coordination skills
- Microsoft Office and related software, and ability to learn new software as assignments require
- Represent client as owner’s agent with contractors, suppliers, and 3rd parties
- Provide Quality Control in the interest of the client’s projects
Qualifications and Experience:
- MINIMUM
- 7 years experience in a related technical field (mechanical, construction, or maintenance) including 5 years of field experience
- Able to learn, adapt, and be open / flexible to client and company needs, training, and mentoring
- Able to be flexible to client needs and flexible compensation based upon the nature of the assignment
- OTHER PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, and related certifications
- Bachelors or Associates Degree (Mechanical Engineering, Construction, or related field)
- Field Construction, Field Commissioning (Cx), Field Validation (CQV), Quality Management, or related experience
- Experience in industrial manufacturing, energy, or data centers
- Experience with government agency inspections
- Knowledge in safety or related fields
- Project coordination experience
- Mechanical equipment experience
- Controls, Programming, and Instrumentation experience
- Test Procedures writing experience for validation or commissioning
- Design experience
- Physical and Ergonomic Requirements (may vary per client facility):
- Lifting/carrying: Carrying light loads related to field measurement equipment, equipment cases weighing 15 lbs. or less.
- Dexterity: Ability to type using a keyboard with relative efficiency, ability to make handwritten notes and sketches indoors and outdoors at industrial plant and construction sites at any time of the year.
- Walking/Climbing: Ability to use multi-level stair towers and rung ladders unassisted. Ability to crawl in to areas if necessary.
- Visual Acuity: Ability to discern single line and 3-dimensional computer images representing objects being designed or drafted.
- Hearing: Ability to hear safety alarms and signals while wearing hearing protection.
- Physical exertion: Ability to walk up to one mile on industrial plant and construction sites outdoors at any time of the year. Ability to work in protective clothing which may elevate body temperatures by several degrees Fahrenheit for periods of up to 15 minutes without a break.
- Breathing: Ability to work while wearing a respirator or self-contained breathing apparatus if required on a project.
Location: Remote (Los Angeles, CA) and by client location
Travel: Dependent upon client need, up to 100% within North America, with occasional international travel if required by the project
Compensation & Benefits:
The expected base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $165,000 USD per year with additional compensation factors based upon the nature of the assignment. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, location, and assignment parameters.
This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
For more information, visit our full benefits overview here
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
Third-Party Agency Notice
Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.
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What We Do
Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and technical services firm focused on advancing the human experience through the built environment. Our team is engineered for impact™, helping clients achieve critical goals, advancing our team members through growth and opportunity, and operating at the center of important global issues, including sustainability and decarbonization. We are a top firm as ranked by Engineering News-Record and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, and we have appeared for over a decade on the Inc. 5000 list of North America’s fastest-growing private companies.
