Owner's Representative II
New York City | NY
Owner’s Representative – Owner’s Representative /
On-site
About Peak Projects
At Peak Projects, we are a premier owner's representative firm specializing in the development of custom residential properties, as well as select hospitality, commercial, and high-end projects. Since our founding in 2014, we have been committed to delivering exceptional results through a rigorous, empathetic, and proven approach.
With backgrounds in architecture, construction, finance, and private family asset management, our team brings together a wide range of skills and expertise. Our clients rely on us to harness our experience and insights to enhance the success of their projects. We oversee extraordinary projects of varying scales located in urban settings and remote destinations across the globe.
We strive to foster an environment where every team member can work on extraordinary projects, deepen their industry knowledge, and pursue opportunities that align with their professional aspirations. We believe that maintaining a work-life balance sustains our commitment to doing exceptional work over the long term, supporting our team members by promoting flexibility and empowering autonomy.
Our core values — kindness, rigor, teamwork, and creative problem-solving—guide us in all our endeavors. We prioritize selecting clients, partners, and team members who align with these philosophies, ensuring a collaborative and supportive work environment.
What you will do: 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 an Owner’s Representative, your experience will be integral to our continued success, and you will find numerous opportunities for personal and professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Oversight & Execution
- Lead multiple high-value projects ($5M - $20M+ hard costs) from inception to completion and help the Senior Owner’s Representative (SOR) strategize and forecast future workloads.
- Assist the SOR and Regional Principals (RP) in developing detailed project plans and budgets including preparing draft milestone schedules and staying ahead of schedule changes.
- Conduct due diligence and discovery for all new projects with the AOR’s assistance, ensuring vendor and GC selections meet project standards.
- Stakeholder & Team Management
- Lead engagements and act as a trusted advisor to clients ensuring satisfaction and alignment with project goals.
- Source and orchestrate team selections such as landscape architects, sound engineer, lighting specialist, etc. for SOR review and lead team selection processes.
- Look for opportunities to build relationships with key stakeholders for future business opportunities and collaborate with SORs to pursue leads.
- 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.
- Approve meeting agendas and verify meeting minutes for accuracy to ensure efficient team communication.
- 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.
- Oversee contract negotiation, ensuring adherence to standards with final approval by SOR.
- Manage project documentation and file organization, ensuring data accessibility and compliance.
- Work with AORs to create and present succinct status reports to clients and stakeholders.
- Oversee the AOR’s invoicing and pay application reviews, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and consistent billing practices.
- Utilize project management tools and embrace the implementation of new tools that benefit the team.
- 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.
- Expertise in budget planning specifically, building budgets, understanding and owning complex construction budgetsProficiency in leveraging Excel to analyze data, create reports, and streamline processes, including the use of formulas, pivot tables, and data visualization tools.
- Contract negotiation and consultant/vendor management experience.
- Proficiency in architectural, structural, and electrical plan reading, with the ability to mentor junior team members.
- Knowledge of all team members involved in a high end residential project.
- Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring others and leading client engagements.
- Ability to proactively identify risks, manage change orders, and ensure strategic project alignment.
- 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.
Required Experience and Skills
What we offer:
- 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 6 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.
$165,000 - $180,000 a year
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.
Closing
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.
