Project Manager | Owner's Representation

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Project Manager | Owner's Representation

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: Phoenix, AZ

: Full time

: Posted Today

: R100126415

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Project Manager supports the successful delivery of projects by overseeing day-to-day on-site activities from design through construction, turnover, and closeout. Reporting to the Sr. Project Manager, Project Director, or Project Executive, this role partners closely with design and construction teams in a highly collaborative approach—monitoring progress, managing budget and schedule adherence, and helping ensure quality, compliance, and clear reporting throughout execution. We are seeking experienced industry professionals with prior sports venue development experience.

THE PROJECT

This role sits within Legends Global Owner’s Representation, which provides project management services for major sports and entertainment venues and other complex public assembly facilities. Projects are fast-paced and stakeholder-rich, requiring strong coordination across owners, designers, builders, and specialty consultants on site.

WHAT YOU'LL DO (KEY RESPONSIBILITIES)

Coordinate Design & Construction Execution

• Monitor and guide progress of the design team and construction team across project elements including structural, architectural, interiors, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, civil, utilities, low voltage, foodservice, FF&E, and other scopes as required.
• Partner with the Project Controls Engineer to maintain current project files and documentation associated with assigned tasks.
• Attend required meetings and, when needed, capture and distribute meeting minutes for record purposes.

Manage Budget, Cost Tracking & Invoicing

• Create and monitor project budgets for assigned responsibilities, and help ensure all parties adhere to agreed financial parameters.
• Review and support approval of invoices in alignment with budget status, contract requirements, and project progress.
• Assist with preparing RFPs, finalizing contracts, and managing procurement of necessary contractors, consultants, and vendors.

Track Schedule Performance

• Monitor adherence to the agreed project schedule and escalate risks or conflicts that could impact milestones.
• Advise project leadership of recovery measures as needed to maintain critical path activities and key deliverables.

Support Quality, Permitting, Reporting & Closeout

• Report on the quality of work and help drive resolution of non-compliance items, including supporting jobsite inspections as required.
• Assist in obtaining permits, inspections, and approvals in coordination with the project team and local authorities having jurisdiction.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly reports and contribute to reporting to ownership, providing clear updates on progress, risks, and next steps.
• Support project turnover to the client and closeout of assigned project contracts, accounts, and documentation.

WHAT YOU BRING (QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE)

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Building Construction, Architecture, or Engineering preferred.
• 5–15 years of experience as a project engineer, assistant project manager, project manager, or construction administration representative for a major design, construction, or program management firm.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly establish credibility with internal and external stakeholders.
• Superior collaboration skills and a team-oriented, solutions-first approach.
• Proficiency with MS 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint), Procore, and MS Project or Primavera P6; additional relevant software proficiency is a plus.
• Ability to multi-task and produce deliverables in a timely manner in fast-paced jobsite environments.
• Willingness to travel or relocate as project needs require; flexibility to work non-traditional hours due to accelerated schedules.
• Prior experience in sports venue development strongly preferred.

KEY LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES

• Cross-functional stakeholder leadership (design, construction, ownership)
• Disciplined execution: budget, schedule, quality, risk mitigation
• Concise reporting & documentation for project leadership/owners
• Decisive, solutions-oriented jobsite leadership (safety/compliance)

WORK ENVIRONMENT & TRAVEL

• On-site role in an active project / jobsite environment.
• Willingness to travel heavily or relocate based on project assignment.
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours as needed due to accelerated schedules.

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

ABOUT LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world’s most iconic live events, venues, and brands. We power unforgettable experiences through a fully integrated suite of premium services delivered seamlessly through our white-label model to keep our partners front and center.

With a global network of more than 450 venues, hosting 20,000 events and welcoming 165 million guests annually, Legends Global brings unmatched scale and expertise across every touchpoint from feasibility and consulting to sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and world-class content and booking.

Our culture is built on respect, ambition, collaboration, and bold action. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where every team member can bring their authentic self, make a meaningful impact, and build a lasting career. At Legends Global, winning isn’t occasional—it’s intentional. We succeed because of our people: elite performers who know that every victory is earned together. If you thrive in high-performance environments and want to help shape the future of sports and entertainment, this is where you belong.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described below the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.