If you have a desire to successfully bring to life one-of-a-kind architecturally significant construction projects, we invite you to consider an opportunity as an Associate Project Manager at Peak Projects. Our company is highly regarded in the design and construction industry, and we are looking for a talented individual to join our high-performing owner’s representation team. We are dedicated to excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

In this dynamic position you will be a valued member of Peak’s core offerings and will support project managers on all aspects of the design and construction process across multiple projects. Responsibilities range from contractor/consultant due diligence, contract administration, invoice and pay application review, document management, and budget/schedule/meeting management. An Associate Project Manager demonstrates baseline knowledge of Peak’s core offerings and a strong grasp of those duties critical to the role. Your support will be integral to our continued success, and you will find numerous opportunities for personal and professional development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• This role will require direct admin support to the Senior Project Manager in the Southern California region.
• Establish the ‘Project Plan’ - Work with PM to understand the project's pillars, program, budget and schedule goals.
• Team Selection - Assist the PM with the due diligence, selection and hiring of architect(s), designers, engineers, contractors and other specialists as needed
• Contract Administration – Provide contract administration of project-related contracts between the Owner and the various consultants and contractors required to execute the project
• Budget Management – Work with the PM to develop a detailed macro project budget to define all known and projected costs to complete the project and update it weekly.
• Invoice / Pay App Review – Review invoices for mathematical accuracy, adequate backup documents, current COIs, and satisfactory work completed per the contract and site inspections.
• Change Order Management - Assist PM in reviewing and negotiating change orders and providing summary recommendations to the client
• Schedule Management - Assist the PM with maintaining the macro project schedule 
• Insurance Management – Maintain current COIs from all vendors and log in contract tracker
• Meeting Coordination/Notes – Schedule meetings, participate in meetings, and record meeting notes
• Project Status Report - Provide weekly summary level Status Reports of the Project.
• File Management - Maintain a comprehensive cloud folder updated on a frequent basis that includes critical project information
• If you are familiar with: pre-constructions, schematic design, design development, specifications and plan reading this will be very helpful, but we don’t expect you will be fluent yet in these areas.

• 3-5 years of real estate experience in high-end residential architecture, construction, and or owners representation/project management (Ideally with projects over $10mil in GC costs)
• Bachelor's degreeKnowledge of all team members involved in a high end residential project.
• Comprehensive understanding of the design & construction process.
• Strong quantitative skills and proficiency in Google Docs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Office, Docusign, Adobe, and virtual meeting platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to learn quickly, work both independently and as a team member, and to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a highly detailed, organized and efficient manner.
• High emotional intelligence, ability to read a room and manage numerous personalities.
• Operate in an empathic, collaborative, and rigorous manner.
• Ability to respond to Peak team members, external team members and clients quickly.

We encourage you to take this opportunity to advance your career at Peak Projects, and be a part of a team that is transforming the design and construction industry. Apply today to join our accomplished team and make a difference in the projects we undertake.