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Building Manager, Commercial (Chantilly, VA)

Peterson Companies

As one of the Washington, D.C. region’s largest privately owned real estate developers, Peterson Companies creates places that bring people together. With more than 60 years of experience, our diverse portfolio spans retail, residential, office, self storage, and industrial, reflecting a long-standing commitment to thoughtful development and lasting impact across the region.

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 engineering, construction, business, architecture, planning or related field (years of experience may be substituted if deemed appropriate)
  • 1-3 years of experience in property or facilities management or related field.
  • Must be detailed oriented, organized, analytical, and possess strong customer service and computer skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Must possess a Top Secret security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for implementing the annual operating and facility plan for an assigned property, maintaining the physical and aesthetic appearance of property, note deficiencies, suggest solutions, implement solutions.
  • Demonstrate basic knowledge of building systems to include plumbing, HVAC, electrical, elevator and fire safety systems. Assure optimal functioning of property, building and building systems.
  • Principal contact for tenant and contractors. Initiate action when appropriate.
  • Investigate, report, and resolve tenant complaints, building deficiencies and security, insurance, or community related incidents related to property.
  • Perform property inspections as well as daily/weekly/quarterly inspections as needed.
  • Monitor all service requests and work orders for the property.
  • Review all leases and amendments for the assigned property and ensure adherence to lease requirements.
  • Prepare and present monthly financial reports. Reforecast unanticipated events each month and prepare variance explanations.
  • Develop a 2-year operating budget(s) to include long term planning and capital improvements.
  • Periodical bidding of contracted work to ensure standards, pricing, and best practices within industry are always attained.
  • Prepare contracts for signature and execute contracts for records.
  • Create purchase orders in Nexus Payables and review/approve property expenses/invoices.
  • Attend department meetings and report on status of any problems or projects at assigned building.
  • Assist others in department as required with special projects, RFP’s, building and staff events, etc.
  • Assume other responsibilities and duties as required.
  • Respond to after hour calls and emergencies/incidences at property.

Click HERE to apply today!

Peterson Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

Technical Project Manager (Chantilly, VA)

As one of the Washington, D.C. region’s largest privately owned real estate developers, Peterson Companies creates places that bring people together. With more than 60 years of experience, our diverse portfolio spans retail, residential, office, self storage, and industrial, reflecting a long-standing commitment to thoughtful development and lasting impact across the region.

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 mechanical or electrical engineering or related discipline is preferred but equivalent work experience will be considered.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing electrical/mechanical operations & maintenance and/or managing technical projects, ideally in a mission critical environment.
  • Proficient in reviewing construction drawings, specifications, and One-Line drawings.
  • Experienced in developing scopes of work, cost estimating and analyzing proposals.
  • Must be detail oriented, organized and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Must possess a Top-Secret security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage assigned technical or large-scaled renovation projects from inception through completion to include scope development, procurement/oversight of design and construction services, permitting, coordination with vendors and tenants, and project closeout. Projects may include:
    • Mechanical and electrical infrastructure upgrades
    • Lighting upgrades
    • Fire protection and life safety upgrades
    • Elevator modernization
    • Recommissioning efforts of existing building systems
    • Energy audits
  • Track and manage all project expenses within authorized limits and budget. Communicate any change orders and variances with all stakeholders.
  • Work closely with the program management team with project planning and scheduling, project accounting, and management of customer expectations.
  • Implement an effective QA/QC program to ensure that all project work is performed in a safe, professional manner, in accordance with contract requirements and best practices for mission critical facilities.
  • Identify opportunities for any cost efficiencies while maintaining quality that is in line with the customer’s mission.
  • Identify and provide cost estimates for recapitalization projects.
  • Assist the program management team with asset inventory management for newly installed equipment.
  • Work closely with the development team on new construction projects and assist with the coordination of all construction activities affecting operating buildings.

Click HERE to apply today!

Peterson Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

Asset Manager, Self Storage (Fairfax, VA)

Peterson Companies

As one of the Washington, D.C. region’s largest privately owned real estate developers, Peterson Companies creates places that bring people together. With more than 60 years of experience, our diverse portfolio spans retail, residential, office, self storage, and industrial, reflecting a long-standing commitment to thoughtful development and lasting impact across the region.

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.

This individual will drive portfolio revenue, oversee the CubeSmart relationship, support new development, and transition new projects into management, while building relationships across the self-storage industry and collaborating closely with Peterson’s Development, Legal, Property Management, Marketing, and Finance teams.

What You Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of property/asset management experience; self-storage experience preferred.
  • Assertive self-starter with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong financial acumen, including understanding of risk, returns, financing, and disposition impacts.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and update long-term strategy and business plans for the self-storage portfolio, including growth, management, and disposition decisions.
  • Prepare annual budgets, mid-year reforecasts, and budget-to-actual presentations for the Executive Team.
  • Lead SWOT analyses and pricing strategies for each property based on competition, supply, and occupancy trends.
  • Conduct regular property inspections and site visits with CubeSmart’s on-site teams and District Managers.
  • Review monthly property financials, investigate budget variances, and drive cost efficiencies property-by-property.
  • Maintain a strong working relationship with CubeSmart’s Asset Manager via monthly meetings; stay current on CubeSmart initiatives.
  • Provide the Development team with input on operating expenses, projected income, and lease-up timing for proposed projects.
  • Represent Peterson at industry conferences and associations; track market and competitive trends locally and nationally.
  • Build trust and collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners, including owners, operators, and brokers.
  • Other Commercial Properties as assigned

Click HERE to apply today!

Peterson Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

Contract Services Coordinator, Commercial (Chantilly, VA)

Peterson Companies

As one of the Washington, D.C. region’s largest privately owned real estate developers, Peterson Companies creates places that bring people together. With more than 60 years of experience, our diverse portfolio spans retail, residential, office, self-storage, and industrial, reflecting a long-standing commitment to thoughtful development and lasting impact across the region.

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 or Associate’s degree in business, construction management, or similar field preferred.
  • 1-3 years of experience in property management, construction, or a related field.
  • Must be detailed oriented, organized, and possess strong computer skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
  • Must possess or be willing to seek and obtain a Top-Secret security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage all recurring service contracts as assigned for the site. Communicate and coordinate schedules with the on-site team, building staff, and tenant as appropriate. Coordinate site access for contractors and arrange government monitors as required.
  • Inspect the performance of all assigned contracted services; to include communication with the team and hired contractors. Review procedures and ensure work is being performed up to standards.
  • Periodical bidding of contracted services to ensure standards, pricing and best practices within industry are always attained.
  • Prepare and distribute contracts for signature and executed contracts for records.
  • Create purchase orders in Nexus Payables and review invoices for accuracy.
  • Administer insurance requirements and receipt of Certificates of Insurance
  • Scan/file documents on common shared drives and maintain organization.
  • Update the contract and service schedule tracking logs and present to the team on a monthly basis.
  • Attend department meetings and report on all upcoming service schedules.
  • Discuss the performance of contractors with the team during and prior to contract expirations.
  • Assist the Managers with budget numbers for recurring contracted services.
  • Assume other special activities or responsibilities that may be requested.
  • Willing to carry a cell phone to respond to emergencies and work weekends and off hours to support the facility as needed.

Click HERE to apply today!

Peterson Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

Peterson Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

Because of the volume of resumes we receive, we are not able to confirm receipt or give updates on the hiring process.  Please continue to check this website for updates.  Once the position is filled, it will be removed from this website.