Assistant Project Manager, Development & Construction

Job Description

Job Description

Headquartered in the Greater Washington area, American Real Estate Partners (AREP) is a US-based leading institutional fund manager and real estate partner with over $13 billion deployed across key U.S. markets. Specializing in data center, residential, industrial, and office assets, AREP has acquired more than 34 million square feet of Class A real estate and currently manages over 25 million square feet.

PowerHouse Data Centers, a wholly owned division of AREP, is a developer and owner of next-generation data centers and provides technical real estate solutions for hyperscalers across the country. Backed by strategic joint venture partnerships, PowerHouse leverages its proven leadership and best-in-class technical expertise to deliver innovative real estate solutions.

Job Description:

The Assistant Project Manager will work as part of a cross functional team in a wide range of building projects. Reporting to the Vice President of Data Center Construction & Development, this position is primarily responsible for assisting in the project planning, organization, and management of day-to-day operations. This position is critical to providing project management support needed to sustain and grow AREP's construction projects and has in-office schedule.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage project documentation (development agreements, leases, permits, drawings, specifications, change orders, etc.)
• Assist in project schedule management, including updating and reporting on schedule progress
• Carry out project meeting management tasks include scheduling, creating agendas, updating minutes, and tracking deliverables identified in meetings
• Work with accounting team on project budget tasks including setting up job codes, processing invoices, managing expense reports, reviewing draw packages, and tracking job cost reports
• Issue and manage construction contracts through Procore
• Responsible for having contracts/proposals signed, tracked, and returned to vendor
• Ensure that scope creep, communications, and quality control are carefully managed through execution of project management change control and communications plans are implemented
• Review and approve lien releases
• Review/Revise job budgets as needed
• Support project team through performing general office duties, data entry, and administrative tasks

Key Competencies:

• Able to build deep customer relationships by providing high-quality interactions with legal, accounting, construction, leasing, acquisitions, and investors.
• Ability to anticipate any barriers that may affect asset management.
• Able to provide high attention to detail and accurate research and reporting.
• Ability to respond promptly to management and general contractors' requests.
• Regularly review and reinforce current procedures.
• Able to work collaboratively with co-workers and management through trust and transparency.
• Ability to roll up the sleeves and get the job done.
• Ability to handle multiple competing deadlines and generate a detail-oriented work product.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Strong working knowledge of computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Data Center experience preferred.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or 3+ years of construction project management experience, preferably with a background in data centers or real estate development.
• Overall knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience working in Yardi, Procore or other equivalent project management tools is preferred.
• Occasional travel to project sites on as needed basis.

AREP offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible family members, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), life and supplemental life insurance and short and long-term disability insurance. Our package includes Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, 401(k) plan with employer match, Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discount Program.

AREP is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, as well as any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you require special accommodation, please email HR@americanrepartners.com.

AREP does not accept unsolicited resumes or identifiable candidate information from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited information will not be considered for engagement purposes.