Junior Project Manager -Space

Aleto, Inc.•Washington, DC

1d•$100,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Aleto specializes in federal property management, space planning, and facility management, primarily supporting federal government agencies to create realty solutions, provide facility and space planning support services, and enhance strategic communications. The company is looking for motivated individuals excited to grow and contribute to process improvements and solution identification for government clients, impacting the day-to-day operations of federal agencies. Aleto is a growing company with core values of Accountability, Ingenuity, Reliability, Service, and Stewardship. Their mission is to help federal agencies improve workspaces, aspiring to be trusted advisors for federal leasing and facilities operations decision-making. Their purpose is to enhance workspaces with innovations while maintaining trust through dependable, responsible, and high-quality service, working closely with partners to deliver solutions based on business needs.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain an active HSPD-12 public trust credential.
U.S. Citizenship.
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, Construction Management, Project Management, Facility Management or equivalent discipline.
8+ years related experience in project management, ideally including delivering small to large interior builds, reconfigurations, or updates, move-add-change (MAC) projects (including IT and furniture), and Facility Management professional services, including demonstrated success as the lead project manager on several projects of $500,000 and/or 50,000 RSF minimum.
General knowledge of commercial and government workplace design, including GSA space assignment policy and BOMA space standards.
Expert knowledge of AutoCAD to efficiently use and manipulate drawings.
Ability to read and understand construction documents and blueprints.
Ability to understand and apply OSHA and ADA requirements, and all building and safety codes.
AutoCAD, Revit
MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent
ePM software such as Kahua or equivalent
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Proficient in Google Workspace.
Ability to learn new planning, drawing, design, and specification software.
Experience with IWMS software strongly desired.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, must be comfortable presenting to clients and executive personnel.
Ability to write clearly and informatively, editing work for spelling and grammar, varying writing style to meet needs.
Ability to do all general tasks in project management (scope, risks, procurement, scheduling, budgeting, etc., to include soft skills (i.e., customer relationship management).
Highly developed interpersonal and customer relationship management skills.
Professional demeanor, strong work ethic, discreet, resourceful, and able to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to communicate with a variety of people, both internal and external.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to initiate and follow through on work independently.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
Strong multi-tasking abilities.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to meet assigned deadlines.
Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems, and recommend solutions.
Proven risk management skills, both financial and programmatic.
Keen analytic, organizational, and problem-solving skills to provide strategic data interpretation, rather than simple reporting.
Strong ethics and sound judgment.
Demonstrated ability to make important decisions under pressure.
Proven ability to develop and maintain and positive team environment.
Highest level of integrity in managing confidential information.

Nice To Haves

Studying for/attaining a master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, Construction Management, Project Management, Facility Management or equivalent discipline.
Relocation and/or Decommissioning experience is a plus.
PMP, CCM, CACM, or CFM credentials are a plus.
experience with FM: Systems software a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with the planning & development, execution, and close out of interior projects to contribute to the client's brand and workplace innovation strategy, including scheduling, estimating/budgeting, developing scopes of work, reviewing and responding to submittals and requests for information (RFI), developing design intent drawings, reviewing and responding to change order requests, coordinating/assisting with moves, and overseeing administration, construction management, transfer of documentation, and turnover to building O&M and branch staff.
Coordinate with internal/external service providers.
Lead/serve as a point of contact for teams across functional areas.
Perform quality control throughout the project to maintain standards.
Coordinate with other client personnel and external vendors/contractors to ensure delivery of a successful project.
Ensure space documentation and data is accurate, conforming to the client’s design/software standards.
Maintain thorough records and report periodically, as required, on project status, risk, and progress.
Collaborate with other on-site contract staff, including other project managers, furniture specialists, writer/communications specialists, and senior financial analysts on high-visibility projects and initiatives.
Prepare and maintain As-Built Drawings to track all portfolio space, verifying USF and Rentable Square Foot (RSF) according to the client’s space standards.
Update the record drawings (XRef files in AutoCAD, Revit, or IWMS – any/all a plus) for all client space and drawing templates using the appropriate software.
Perform regularly scheduled site walks to confirm project site conditions and progress.
Conduct meetings with clients to review documents and drawings, furniture specifications, space plans, and schedules.
Participate in meetings as required for project coordination with Architects, Engineers, AV/IT, General Contractors, GSA Project, and Building Management staff, and other stakeholders.
Review all project documents for compliance with plan, budget, schedule, etc., and raise concerns or flag issues to agency staff.
Comply with all Aleto processes, standards, and guidelines, including utilizing employee and intranet platforms, clocking in and/or entering time on a daily basis, submitting expense reports, and providing monthly progress reports.
Participate in recurring performance development meetings with your Aleto Team Lead.
Attend team meetings, tri-annual company All-Hands Meetings, and other company-sponsored team-building events.

Benefits

Paid vacation
Sick time
Paid federal holidays
Parental leave
Full medical/dental/vision
401(k) with employer match
Medical Insurance (Aetna-sponsored health insurance plans, Aleto contributes $400 per month toward employee medical premiums, equal to 75% of the Employee Only premium for the HSA 3300 Base Plan. Employees may select from two HSA-eligible plans or a POS plan.)
Dental Insurance (Aetna PPO 2000 plan, Aleto contributes 75% of the employee’s premium.)
Vision Insurance (Aetna Preferred Vision, Aleto contributes 75% of the employee’s premium.)
Pre-Tax Savings Accounts (HSA or FSA)
Disability Insurance (Company-paid short-term and long-term)
Life Insurance (Company-paid)
Paid Time Off (eleven federal holidays. Full-time employees accrue PTO at the rate of 5 hours per pay period for a total of three weeks per year. Separate bank of 40 hours of paid sick leave per year.)
Retirement Plan (401(k) qualified retirement plan)
Professional Development (job-related training which enables an employee to improve their performance, their development as a professional within the organization, and/or as a means of retaining and developing key skills and competencies related to the demands of the job.)