Senior Associate - Jamestown Services

Jamestown

Job Description

POSITION/LEVEL: Sr. Associate - Jamestown Services

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

DEPT/OFFICE: Real Estate Services, New York, NY

REPORTS TO: Director, Real Estate Services

DATE: April 2025

Jamestown is a design-focused, vertically integrated real estate investment manager and service provider with over 41 years of experience and a mission to create places that inspire. Since its founding in 1983, Jamestown has executed transactions exceeding $40 billion. As of December 31, 2024, Jamestown has assets under management of $14.2 billion and a portfolio spanning key markets throughout the U.S., Latin America, and Europe. Jamestown employs more than 650 people worldwide with 11 global offices, including headquarters in Atlanta and Cologne. Current and previous projects include One Times Square and Chelsea Market in New York, Industry City in Brooklyn, Ponce City Market in Atlanta, Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco, the Innovation and Design Buildings in Boston and Lisbon, and Groot Handelsgebouw in Rotterdam. For more information, visit www.jamestownlp.com .

Job Overview

As a Sr. Associate within the real estate services team, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of client engagements related to real estate development and advisory projects. Your role will involve coordinating with clients, vendors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. This position involves a mix of advisory and execution projects and requires someone who can navigate complicated organizational structures, be highly organized, and responsive in a timely manner. A background in management consulting or other forms of consulting industries will be highly valued.

Essential Job Functions

• Project Planning and Execution: Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, and oversee their execution to ensure successful project delivery.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and develop relationship with clients, maintaining open and effective communication to manage expectations and address any issues or concerns.
• Team Coordination: Collaborate with cross-functional teams internally and with clients, including those from large tech, retail, and investment firms, to ensure all project components are aligned and progressing according to plan.
• Project Operations: Develop communication strategy aligned with client needs; liaise with internal teams for account support; onboarding and documentation of best practices.
• Organizational Navigation: Effectively navigate and manage interactions within complicated organizational structures of both our company and client organizations.
• Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project continuity and success.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor project progress and conduct regular site visits to ensure work meets company standards and client specifications.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and present regular project updates, status reports, and documentation to clients and senior management.
• Resource Management: Allocate and manage resources efficiently, ensuring that project requirements are met without exceeding budget constraints.
• Compliance and Standards: Ensure all projects comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Timely Responsiveness: Maintain responsiveness to client inquiries and project needs, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, consulting or real estate
• Any combination of education, training, or experience that provide the candidate with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job
  
  

Knowledge of

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Google Workspace tools and apps
• Knowledge of real estate and the built environment
• Knowledge of local real estate market trends and dynamics
• Proven track record of successfully managing real estate development projects or consulting engagements.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proficiency in project management software
• Strong organizational skills and ability to navigate complex organizational structures.
• Ability to be responsive and manage timelines effectively.