New York City | Owner's Representative I

Peak Projects•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Key Responsibilities Project Oversight & Execution Assist the Senior Owner’s Representatives (SOR) and Regional Principals (RP) in developing detailed project plans and budgets and manage weekly updates, ensuring team effectiveness. Oversee the Associate Owner’s Representative (AOR) in managing and resolving complex change orders. Conduct due diligence and discovery for all new projects with the AOR’s assistance, ensuring vendor and GC selections meet project standards. Negotiate and provide recommendations while offering creative insights on value engineering. Stakeholder & Team Management Work with SOR on client interactions, engagements, and managing challenging conversations. Oversee consultant and vendor coordination, ensuring contributions align with project objectives while providing guidance on design and construction plans. Mentor and provide guidance to AORs, fostering individual and team growth while implementing constructive feedback under SOR mentorship. Work with SOR to identify and build relationships with key stakeholders for future business opportunities. Facilitate accurate policies for clients and projects, ensuring budget changes are reflected and mentoring the AOR in understanding policies. Operational & Administrative Excellence Co-manage all project kick-offs with SOR and work in tandem with the AOR to prepare meeting agendas, review meeting minutes for accuracy, and ensure thorough project documentation. Monitor the AOR’s file management, ensuring project data is organized and accessible, while managing documentation processes efficiently. Ensure accuracy and consistency in AOR’s use of Salesforce, verifying data integrity and project functionality. Utilize project management tools and data for effective planning and execution, ensuring seamless operations. Joining Peak Projects means becoming part of a team dedicated to excellence, continuous improvement, and making a positive impact through our work. 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. Peak Projects is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please reach out. 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.

Requirements

6-8 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.
Comprehensive understanding of the design & construction process with knowledge of all team members involved.
Strong contract negotiation and administration skills, with the ability to oversee consultant and vendor coordination.
Advanced proficiency in reading architectural, structural, and electrical plans, as well as shop drawings.
Can independently project manage with little to no oversight.
Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring team members
Ability to navigate challenging client conversations and act as a trusted advisor in decision-making.
Strong quantitative skills and proficiency in Google Docs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Office, Docusign, Adobe, and virtual meeting platforms.
Adept at communicating with clients in all forms of communication (written, verbal, presenting, etc.) and knows when to escalate to leadership.
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 an 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.

Responsibilities

Assist the Senior Owner’s Representatives (SOR) and Regional Principals (RP) in developing detailed project plans and budgets and manage weekly updates, ensuring team effectiveness.
Oversee the Associate Owner’s Representative (AOR) in managing and resolving complex change orders.
Conduct due diligence and discovery for all new projects with the AOR’s assistance, ensuring vendor and GC selections meet project standards.
Negotiate and provide recommendations while offering creative insights on value engineering.
Work with SOR on client interactions, engagements, and managing challenging conversations.
Oversee consultant and vendor coordination, ensuring contributions align with project objectives while providing guidance on design and construction plans.
Mentor and provide guidance to AORs, fostering individual and team growth while implementing constructive feedback under SOR mentorship.
Work with SOR to identify and build relationships with key stakeholders for future business opportunities.
Facilitate accurate policies for clients and projects, ensuring budget changes are reflected and mentoring the AOR in understanding policies.
Co-manage all project kick-offs with SOR and work in tandem with the AOR to prepare meeting agendas, review meeting minutes for accuracy, and ensure thorough project documentation.
Monitor the AOR’s file management, ensuring project data is organized and accessible, while managing documentation processes efficiently.
Ensure accuracy and consistency in AOR’s use of Salesforce, verifying data integrity and project functionality.
Utilize project management tools and data for effective planning and execution, ensuring seamless operations.

Benefits

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