Assistant Project Manager, Data Center Development & Construction at American Real Estate Partners LLC — McLean, Virginia | Racks & Rows
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Assistant Project Manager, Data Center Development & Construction
American Real Estate Partners LLC·McLean, Virginia
Full-time
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About This Role
Headquartered in the Greater Washington area, American Real Estate Partners (AREP) is a US-based leading institutional fund manager and real estate partner with over $13 billion deployed across key U.S. markets. Specializing in data center, residential, industrial, and office assets, AREP has acquired more than 34 million square feet of Class A real estate and currently manages over 25 million square feet.
PowerHouse Data Centers, a wholly owned division of AREP, is a developer and owner of next-generation data centers and provides technical real estate solutions for hyperscalers across the country. Backed by strategic joint venture partnerships, PowerHouse leverages its proven leadership and best-in-class technical expertise to deliver innovative real estate solutions.
The Assistant Project Manager will work as part of a cross functional team in a wide range of building projects. Reporting to the Director, Data Center Development & Construction, this position is primarily responsible for assisting in project planning, organization, and management of day-to-day operations.
This position is critical to providing project management support needed to sustain and grow AREP’s construction projects across the portfolio and can be based out of one of the following locations: McLean, VA (HQ) or Louisville, KY with travel expectations to both.
Assist in project schedule management, including updating and reporting on schedule progress
Carry out project meeting management tasks include scheduling, creating agendas, updating minutes, and tracking deliverables identified in meetings
Work with accounting team on project budget tasks including setting up job codes, processing invoices, managing expense reports, reviewing draw packages, and tracking job cost reports
Facilitate, issue and manage project contracts and agreements.
Responsible for having contracts and proposals signed, tracked, and returned to vendors
Ensure that scope creep, communications, and quality control are carefully managed through execution of project management change control and communications plans are implemented
Review/Revise job budgets as needed
Support project team through performing general office duties, data entry, and administrative tasks
Key Competencies:
Able to build deep customer relationships by providing high-quality interactions with legal, accounting, construction, leasing, acquisitions, and investors.
Ability to anticipate any barriers that may affect asset management.
Able to provide high attention to detail and accurate research and reporting.
Ability to respond promptly to management and contractors/vendor requests.
Regularly review and reinforce current procedures.
Able to work collaboratively with co-workers and management through trust and transparency.
Ability to roll up the sleeves and get the job done.
Ability to handle multiple competing deadlines and generate a detail-oriented work product.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Strong working knowledge of computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Candidates with Data Center and/or Power/Utilities Coordination are strongly encouraged to apply.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of construction project management experience.
Overall knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office Suite.
Candidates with the following experience/background are strongly encouraged to apply: Data center industry, real estate development, Yardi, Northspyre, Procore, Oracle Primavera Cloud or other equivalent project management tools.
AREP offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible family members, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), life and supplemental life insurance and short and long-term disability insurance. Our package includes Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, 401(k) plan with employer match, Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discount Program.
AREP is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, as well as any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
If you require special accommodation, please email HR@americanrepartners.com.
AREP does not accept unsolicited resumes or identifiable candidate information from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited information will not be considered for engagement purposes.
Required Skills
Project managementConstruction managementBudgetingContract managementSchedule managementData entryAdministrative supportVendor managementDocumentation managementCommunicationAttention to detailMicrosoft Office SuiteData center developmentRelationship buildingReportingResearch
