Owner's Representative | Project Manager (1099)

If you have a history of successfully bringing to life one-of-a-kind architecturally significant construction projects, we invite you to consider an opportunity as a 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 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 a Project Manager, your experience will be integral to our continued success, and you will find numerous opportunities for personal and professional development.

• Establish the ‘Project Plan’ - Support the Senior Project Manager and Principals at Peak Projects with your strong grasp of  the project's pillars, program, budget and goals 
• Team Selection - Assist the Client 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
• Design Process - Familiar with the following phases of a project: pre-constructions, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, construction administration as well as specifications
• Plan Reading - Familiar with plans for most phases of construction including architectural, structural, MEP, landscape
• Budget Management – Develop a detailed project budget document to define all known and projected costs to complete the project
• Invoice / Pay App Review – Review invoices to ensure adherence to contracted amounts
• Change Order Management - review and negotiate change orders and provide recommendations
• Schedule Management - Develop and maintain the Project Milestone Schedule 
• Insurance Management – Maintain current COIs from all vendors and log in contract tracker
• Meeting Coordination/Notes – Schedule meetings, lead meetings, and record meeting notes
• Project Status Report - Provide weekly summary level Status Reports of the Project
• Team Management - Management of more junior employees, such as Associate Project Managers in a way that is encouraging and motivational to the team

• MUST speak Japanese fluently and live in Southern California.
• 5-10 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.
• Knowledge of all team members involved in a high end residential project.
• Comprehensive understanding of the design & construction process.
• Can independently project manage with little to no oversight.
• Strong quantitative skills and proficiency in Google Docs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Office, Docusign, Adobe, and virtual meeting platforms.
• Can handle client relationships 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.

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.