Assistant Project/Property Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Peterson Companies

As one of the region’s largest privately-owned real estate developers, Peterson Companies has been consistently delivering some of the area’s most exciting destinations for more than 60 years. With a portfolio that includes National Harbor, Downtown Silver Spring, Fair Lakes, and Fairfax Corner, we continually strive to enhance the local community. We develop vibrant properties, and entire neighborhoods, that bring people together.

Who You Are:

You are an energetic, personable, and dependable individual that enjoys working for a dynamic team responsible for the management and operations of a large government campus in Herndon, VA. You enjoy working for a company that has an active culture with excellent perks that foster work life balance. You are passionate about delivering world class customer service and fostering an environment of respect and inclusivity. You enjoy engaging with a team to deliver results and meet deadlines, but are also capable of independent work product delivery. You approach challenges with a positive attitude and tactful communication.

What You Bring:

· Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or business is preferred but equivalent work experience will be considered.

· 1-3 years commercial property, project, or facilities management experience.

· Must be detail oriented, organized, and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

· Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess or be willing to seek and obtain a Top-Secret security clearance with polygraph.

Key Responsibilities:

· Support the management team with operations and maintenance of property.

· Assist with management of property repairs and services to include procurement, coordination with vendors and tenants, and quality control inspections.

· Assist with management of projects from inception through completion to include scope development, oversight of design and construction services, permitting, coordination with vendors and tenants, quality control, and project closeout

· Assist with planning, preparing, and implementing budgets and financial reports.

· Process invoices and create purchase orders as needed.

· Draft and execute contract agreements as needed.

· Assist with managing the drawing library and electronic records.

· Work closely with the property and project managers, contractors, and Government representatives to plan and coordinate activities across the property.

· Willing to carry a cell phone to respond to emergencies and work weekends and off hours to support the facility as needed.