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About Peak Projects

Peak Projects is a leading owner’s representative firm specializing in custom residential properties and select hospitality, commercial, and high-end projects. Since 2014, we’ve built a reputation for transforming complex visions into exceptional outcomes through a hands-on, thoughtful approach.

Our team brings together architects, builders, financial strategists, and private asset advisors, all united by a shared commitment to excellence without compromise. We act as trusted advisors, managing the full lifecycle of a project, from pre-construction planning to final delivery. Whether in urban settings or remote global destinations, our clients trust us to lead with clarity, innovation, and creativity.

Joining Peak means more than contributing to extraordinary projects; it means being part of a culture where team members can deepen their industry knowledge, craft, and collaborate with exceptional team members. We support autonomy, encourage flexibility, and prioritize work that is both meaningful and sustainable.

We’re guided by values that matter: kindness, rigor, teamwork, and creative problem-solving. We prioritize selecting clients, partners, and team members who align with these philosophies and contribute to them, 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 I, 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

• 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.

Required Experience and Skills

• 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.

What we offer:

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:

• 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

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.

Compensation

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