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About Peak Projects
Peak Projects is a leading owner’s representative firm specializing in custom residential properties and select hospitality, commercial, and high-end projects. Since 2014, we’ve built a reputation for transforming complex visions into exceptional outcomes through a hands-on, thoughtful approach.
Our team brings together architects, builders, financial strategists, and private asset advisors, all united by a shared commitment to excellence without compromise. We act as trusted advisors, managing the full lifecycle of a project, from pre-construction planning to final delivery. Whether in urban settings or remote global destinations, our clients trust us to lead with clarity, innovation, and creativity.
Joining Peak means more than contributing to extraordinary projects; it means being part of a culture where team members can deepen their industry knowledge, craft, and collaborate with exceptional team members. We support autonomy, encourage flexibility, and prioritize work that is both meaningful and sustainable.
We’re guided by values that matter: kindness, rigor, teamwork, and creative problem-solving. We prioritize selecting clients, partners, and team members who align with these philosophies and contribute to them, ensuring a collaborative and supportive work environment.
What You Will Do
In this dynamic position you will be a valued member of Peak’s core offerings and make proactive recommendations to sophisticated clients and Peak leadership based on industry and project landscape knowledge. You ensure all personal and team communication effectively captures the Peak voice and drives Peak brand equity, while maintaining continuity in tone across projects and clients. As an Associate Owner’s Representative I, your experience will be integral to our continued success, and you will find numerous opportunities for personal and professional development.
Key Responsibilities
Client and Stakeholder Management
Joining Peak Projects means becoming part of a team dedicated to excellence, continuous improvement, and making a positive impact through our work.
Benefits
We are a fun, passionate group of professionals who take pride in the work we do. We acknowledge the contributions and talents of our team members by providing benefits that support you at work and in life:
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.
Peak Projects is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Compensation
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable.
The Pay Range For This Role Is
100,000 - 115,000 USD per year(Los Angeles, CA)
Peak Projects is a leading owner’s representative firm specializing in custom residential properties and select hospitality, commercial, and high-end projects. Since 2014, we’ve built a reputation for transforming complex visions into exceptional outcomes through a hands-on, thoughtful approach.
Our team brings together architects, builders, financial strategists, and private asset advisors, all united by a shared commitment to excellence without compromise. We act as trusted advisors, managing the full lifecycle of a project, from pre-construction planning to final delivery. Whether in urban settings or remote global destinations, our clients trust us to lead with clarity, innovation, and creativity.
Joining Peak means more than contributing to extraordinary projects; it means being part of a culture where team members can deepen their industry knowledge, craft, and collaborate with exceptional team members. We support autonomy, encourage flexibility, and prioritize work that is both meaningful and sustainable.
We’re guided by values that matter: kindness, rigor, teamwork, and creative problem-solving. We prioritize selecting clients, partners, and team members who align with these philosophies and contribute to them, ensuring a collaborative and supportive work environment.
What You Will Do
In this dynamic position you will be a valued member of Peak’s core offerings and make proactive recommendations to sophisticated clients and Peak leadership based on industry and project landscape knowledge. You ensure all personal and team communication effectively captures the Peak voice and drives Peak brand equity, while maintaining continuity in tone across projects and clients. As an Associate Owner’s Representative I, your experience will be integral to our continued success, and you will find numerous opportunities for personal and professional development.
Key Responsibilities
Client and Stakeholder Management
- Observe and support the Owner’s Representative (OR) and Senior Owner's Rep (SOR) with managing clients, contract administration, and executing all project contracts.
- Organize all project files in correct folders, name things accurately, and maintain version control per Peak's file organization.
- Assist the OR with conducting prospective architect & consultant due diligence.
- Identify problems, discuss with OR, and brainstorm solutions.
- Assist the OR in developing a detailed project budget defining all known and projected costs to complete the project and updating it weekly.
- Assist the OR with invoices and pay applications reviews.
- Log and track Certificates of Insurance (COIs) for all vendors
- Assist the OR with creating the development schedule and preparing weekly project status reports.
- Schedule all project meetings with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Draft meeting agendas and minutes, and distribute approved minutes to the team.
- Provide weekly summary level Status Reports of the Project.
- Manage and own all projects in Salesforce, including project setup, structuring different phases, and owning all data entry.
- 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 degree
- Basic understanding of construction projects, particularly in residential development.
- Experience in budget management, invoicing, and change order review.
- Ability to manage contracts, insurance tracking, and due diligence on consultants.
- Proficiency with project management tools, CRM software, and administrative platforms.
- Strong communication skills for client and vendor interactions.
- Ability to identify problems and collaborate on solutions.
- Strong quantitative skills and proficiency in Google Docs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Office, Docusign, Adobe, and virtual meeting platforms.
- 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.
Joining Peak Projects means becoming part of a team dedicated to excellence, continuous improvement, and making a positive impact through our work.
Benefits
We are a fun, passionate group of professionals who take pride in the work we do. We acknowledge the contributions and talents of our team members by providing benefits that support you at work and in life:
- Competitive pay
- Full health coverage - Medical, Dental & Vision (kicks in within first 30-days)
- 401K with a 3% contribution by Peak not dependent on your personal contribution
- Home office set up - You will be issued a computer and accessories by the Company and will receive $500 in reimbursement for other home office setup needs
- Monthly Reimbursement - You will receive $100 per month as a stipend to offset cell phone/internet cost
- Wellness Stipend - $1,000 per year to spend on health and fitness
- Company Bonus Program - You will be eligible to participate in the Company Performance Bonus Program. Your target payout under the Program will be 10%, with final payout dependent upon Company and individual performance
- Generous PTO and Sick Days - You are entitled to 12 days of PTO in addition to 7 sick days
- Holiday Time - You will also receive 9 paid holidays per year, plus a 4 day office closure at the end of the year between Christmas and New Years Eve
- Hybrid work environment allowing you flexibility to work from remote locations and better manage work/life balance
- Mentorship and career development opportunities
- Paid Family leave
- Referral Bonus Opportunity
- Pet Insurance
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.
Peak Projects is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Compensation
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable.
The Pay Range For This Role Is
100,000 - 115,000 USD per year(Los Angeles, CA)
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