Vice President - Project Management, Real Estate
About the job
- Experience in architectural design, planning and design, or related real estate development functions.
- Demonstrated ability to manage external consultants, architects, general contractors, and other project stakeholders.
- Strong project leadership skills with the ability to establish direction, solve problems, and drive execution.
- Experience introducing innovative design, construction, or urban development concepts.
- Entrepreneurial and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership.
- Ability to balance technical excellence with commercial and business objectives.
- Ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to communicate effectively across functions and organizations.
- Lead planning and design activities for new development projects.
- Manage and oversee design and construction processes throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop project specifications and design standards for individual projects and broader portfolio initiatives.
- Evaluate, introduce, and promote innovative technologies and construction solutions.
- Support development planning through coordination with government authorities, customers, consultants, and construction partners.
- Collaborate closely with internal project management, engineering, investment, and operational teams to ensure successful project delivery.
- Experience in real estate development project management.
- Experience delivering large-scale development projects.
- Licensed Architect qualification or equivalent professional credentials.
About the company
Ares Management pools capital from institutions, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals into funds across credit, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure to help clients grow their wealth. It operates by assembling diversified investment vehicles, deploying capital to buy assets or lend money, and earning money from management fees, performance fees, and investment income. What sets it apart is its collaborative, multi-asset approach and flexible capital across markets and cycles, backed by a large, diverse client base. Its goal is to deliver steady, attractive returns for clients while supporting businesses and communities through different market cycles.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
1997
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Ares closed AGSS at $4.2 billion on October 1, 2026, quadrupling target.
- The September 2026 PSP logistics JV adds up to $2.4 billion of deployable capital.
- October 2026 financing for Phoenix Tower and Plenitude expands fee-bearing AUM and relationships.
What critics are saying
- Apollo and Blackstone attack Ares’ secondaries and infrastructure turf, compressing fees by 2027.
- Phoenix Tower and Plenitude concentrate capital in huge, negotiated deals with execution and governance risk.
- A severe credit downturn would hit performance fees, fundraising, and Ares’ $671 billion platform hard.
What makes Ares Management unique
- Ares spans credit, secondaries, real estate, and infrastructure across one distribution machine.
- Marq Logistics and PSP’s September 2026 JV prove Ares can source operating real assets.
- The October 2026 AGSS fund shows unmatched GP-solution depth in private markets.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter Benefits
- Mental Health Support
- Family Planning Benefits
- Fertility Treatment Support
- Paid Sick Leave