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Project AssistantAleto, Inc. • Washington, D.C., DC, US
Project Assistant

Project Assistant

Aleto, Inc. • Washington, D.C., DC, US
4 days ago
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Job Title :

  • Project Assistant  Job Type : Full-Time  Location : On-site in Washington, D.C. at Client Site  Compensation / Salary : $80,000-$95,000 DOE Authorization Status : Must be Authorized to Work in the U.S  Clearance Requirements : Must pass moderate risk public trust background check (HSPD-12)    About Aleto  Aleto specializes in federal property management, space planning, and facility management.
  • Aleto primarily supports federal government agencies to create realty solutions, provide facility and space planning support services, and enhance strategic communications.   We are looking to hire motivated people who are excited to grow with us.
  • You'll have the potential to help improve processes and help identify solutions for our government, supporting the organizations that serve American citizens across the country.

We offer the opportunity to work directly with clients to have a real impact on the day-to-day operations of federal agencies.  We are a growing company that stands firm on our core values :

  • Accountability, Ingenuity, Reliability, Service, and Stewardship.
  • This is what sets us apart from our competitors.   Our Mission, Vision, and Purpose :

  • Aleto is committed to helping federal agencies improve their workspace.   We aspire to be trusted advisors to senior executives for federal leasing and facilities operations decision-making.   Our purpose is to enhance your workspaces with our innovations while maintaining your trust with dependable, responsible, and high-quality service.   We work together with our partners, from start to finish, to ensure we identify and deliver the best solutions based on their business needs.  We offer paid vacation, sick time, paid federal holidays, parental leave, full medical / dental / vision, and 401(k).  We are proud to employ a group of experts from diverse backgrounds.
  • We recognize that recent studies show those from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to roles if they don't meet 100% of the qualifications.

    We are committed to building an inclusive culture and encourage you to leap with confidence and apply-you may be exactly who we've been looking for.  Aleto is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  What we are looking for :

  • Aleto Inc. is seeking to hire a Project Assistant for one of its Government Client sites in Washington, D.C.
  • This role will provide support across the entire lifecycle of leased or owned assets, including space planning, design, construction, closeout, and related analytical services.
  • The Project Assistant will support other Aleto staff with their projects, as well as oversee their assigned projects of varying sizes and complexity.
  • An integral part of this role will be the management of facilities requests relating to space management; therefore, the ability to clearly communicate with varying levels of stakeholders, with excellent follow-up and ticket closure skills.  The ideal candidate will be highly organized, hands-on, and customer-service-oriented.  Additionally, we are seeking a Project Assistant who is comfortable working with general contractors, both in the field and in the office, to manage federal government move management activities and clients served by Aleto Inc. and its affiliates.
  • This position will collaborate with several internal service areas to ensure all relocation activities comply with contractual, industry, client, and government regulatory requirements.
  • The Project Manager will also engage with accounts, transferees, and third-party carriers to facilitate smooth operations.  Interview Process  If you are selected for an interview, you’ll be contacted for an interview through Microsoft Teams or by telephone.
  • The process averages 3 weeks from initial contact to interview.
  • After all candidates are interviewed, Aleto will notify you of your application status.   If an offer is extended, the start date is determined by availability and the amount of time it takes for the government's background clearance process (depending on the client).  Project Assistant-Essential Job Duties    Duties include the following.  Other duties may be assigned :

  • Assist in the planning, development, execution, and closeout of interior projects to support the client’s brand and workplace innovation strategy.
  • Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

  • Scheduling and coordinating project timelines  Estimating and budgeting for projects  Developing Scopes of Work  Reviewing and responding to submittals and Requests for Information (RFI)  Developing design intent drawings  Reviewing and addressing change order requests  Coordinating and assisting with moves, from individual relocations to entire group shifts  Overseeing administration, construction management, transfer of documentation, and turnover to building O&M and branch staff  Coordinate with both internal and external service providers, ensuring seamless project delivery.  Lead and serve as the primary point of contact for cross-functional teams.  Perform quality control checks throughout the project to ensure compliance with standards.  Coordinate with client personnel, external vendors, and contractors to ensure the successful delivery of project spaces, ensuring that documentation and data meet the client’s design and software standards.  Maintain thorough project records and provide regular status, risk, and progress reports.  Collaborate with other on-site contract staff, including project managers, furniture specialists, communications specialists, and financial analysts, on high-visibility projects and initiatives.  Prepare and maintain As-Built Drawings to track portfolio space and verify USF and Rentable Square Foot (RSF) according to client space standards.  Update record drawings (XRef files in AutoCAD, Revit, or IWMS) for all client spaces, adhering to the appropriate software standards.  Conduct regular site walks to verify project site conditions and progress.  Lead meetings with clients to review documents, drawings, furniture specifications, space plans, and schedules.  Participate in coordination meetings with architects, engineers, AV / IT teams, general contractors, GSA project and building management staff, and other stakeholders.  Review project documents for compliance with plans, budgets, and schedules, and raise concerns to the agency staff as necessary.  Plan and manage successful federal government relocations of up to 1,000 people, ensuring compliance with contractual guidelines.  Develop and implement relocation project plans, schedules, and budgets through collaboration with facility, project, and construction managers.  Lead strategy development for the RPM / FF&E on-account team and supervise additional staff and vendors through project execution.  Ensure client satisfaction throughout the relocation and FF&E management process.  Troubleshoot and resolve escalated move issues and concerns from move supervisors.  Provide services for the reorganization and consolidation of existing facilities, as well as the opening of new facilities.  Maintain project documentation, coordinate schedules, and provide onsite supervision of move activities.  Ensure data accuracy within move management and CAFM systems.  Prepare and update project status reports, review invoices, ensure timely payment, update tracking reports, and maintain files for due diligence and financials.  Assist in ensuring compliance with agency acceptability criteria when vacating government buildings.  Oversee the scheduling, coordination, and supervision of furniture delivery and installation.  Coordinate paperwork and subcontracts involved in relocation projects.  Serve as a liaison between the federal agency and the moving company.  Procure and manage move labor.  Provide move signage, general directions, and be available on-site to answer questions and resolve post-move issues.  Track and manage move requests, ensuring work is completed on time and in line with customer and management expectations.  Develop and maintain records to track costs and work progress through project completion.  Manage and cultivate a supplier network to move management needs.  Attending off-site conferences as required.  Oversee the auditing of data for benchmarking and compliance purposes.  Ensure completion and filing of all required reports.  Assist with any additional government reporting as defined by the program.  Support the building management team to ensure facilities are maintained and operated in accordance with agency and federal policy and procedures by conducting routine building inspections to ensure occupied areas are free of housekeeping, maintenance, and safety / environmental problems.   Provides a single point of contact per facility / building, for requesting workplace services including, but not limited to : renovations, locks / keys, room set-ups, plumbing, cleaning, office moves, lights, trash, asset management, hot / cold calls, furniture, ceiling tiles, and restroom supplies; Establishes and maintains a compliant and effective asset management control system including oversight of physical inventory surveys; Manages the agency’s Surplus Property and Disposal Program.  SECONDARY JOB DUTIES  Accomplish all tasks appropriately assigned or requested.  May assist in training newly hired departmental staff.  QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.
  • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  Qualifications :

  • Must be able to obtain an active HSPD-12 public trust credential  U.S.
  • Citizenship required  Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, Construction Management, Project Management, Facility Management, or related field.
  • Six years of facilities experience may be used in lieu of the completion of a degree.   2+ years of related experience in project management, including participation in the delivery of small to large interior builds, reconfigurations, move-add-change (MAC) projects (including IT and furniture), and Facility Management professional services.
  • Demonstrated success as the lead project manager on multiple projects valued at $500,000 and / or 50,000 RSF or more.  General knowledge of commercial and government workplace design, including familiarity with GSA space assignment policy and BOMA space standards  Expert proficiency in AutoCAD for efficient drawing manipulation and use  Ability to read and interpret construction documents and blueprints  Understanding and application of OSHA and ADA requirements, building and safety codes  Relocation and / or decommissioning experience is a plus  PMP, CCM, CACM, or CFM certifications are desirable  Technological Skills :

  • Experience with AutoCAD is a plus  Experience with ServiceNow, MS Project, Primavera, or similar project management tools a plus  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint and Teams  Proficient in Google Workspace  Ability to learn new planning, drawing, design, and specification software  Experience with IWMS software is a plus  Required Knowledge and Skills :   Strong written and verbal communication skills, comfortable presenting to clients and executive teams  Ability to write clearly, edit for grammar and spelling, and adjust writing style to meet various needs  Knowledge of project management tasks, including scope, risks, procurement, scheduling, budgeting, and customer relationship management  Highly developed interpersonal and customer service skills  Professional demeanor, strong work ethic, and discretion when handling confidential information  Ability to effectively communicate with internal teams, external stakeholders, and clients  Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while also working independently to meet deadlines and objectives  Excellent time management, prioritization, and multi-tasking abilities  Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment  Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail  Proven ability to make sound decisions under pressure and manage project risks  Ability to provide strategic data analysis, offering insights beyond basic reporting  Strong ethics, sound judgment, and the ability to foster a positive team environment  Proven problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to addressing issues and recommending solutions  Additional Qualifications :   3+ years of experience in government facilities management services  Experience with budgeting, reporting, and contract oversight  Familiarity with GSA’s Public Building Service is desired  Other :   Highest level of integrity in managing confidential information  Aleto Job Duties  Compliance with all Aleto processes, standards, and guidelines, including utilizing the employee and intranet platforms, clocking in and / or entering time daily, submitting expense reports, providing monthly progress reports, etc.  Participate in recurring performance development meetings with your Aleto Team Lead to discuss current job tasks, promote open dialog / feedback, recognize and celebrate wins, and review positive and purposeful approaches for meeting work-related and professional development goals.  Attend team meetings, tri-annual company All-Hands Meetings, and other company-sponsored team-building events to foster and support Aleto's core values, vision, and culture.   What We Offer : Benefits and Perks  At Aleto, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable assets.
  • We are proud to offer the following employee programs and benefits to enhance our employees’ well-being and total rewards package while practicing our core value of Stewardship.   Below is a list of comprehensive benefits offered to employees who work 30 hours or more each week :

  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance :   Single, single-plus-one-dependent, or family medical, vision, and dental insurance plans.   Pre-Tax Savings Accounts  The option to enroll in an HSA or FSA, depending on elected medical insurance coverage.
  • Dependent Care FSAs are also available.   Disability Insurance :

  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.  Life Insurance :   Company-paid life insurance coverage.   Paid Time Off :   Paid time off includes eleven federal holidays.
  • Full-time employees accrue PTO at the rate of 5 hours per pay period for a total of three weeks per year.
  • In addition, employees are provided with a separate bank of 40 hours of paid sick leave per year.   Retirement Plan :

  • Aleto offers full-time employees a 401(k) qualified retirement plan.  Environment and Physical Conditions   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time, move inside and around an office, position themself to access items located in high or low areas, and transport items weighing up to 20 pounds across the office.
  • Requires the constant operation of a computer and other office productivity machinery and the ability to observe details at a close range, typically within a few feet of the observer.  The employee interacts frequently with other workers, vendors, and clients and will communicate information and ideas, so others will understand, and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
  • The position consistently requires work to be completed in an office environment with artificial light and air.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.  If you have questions or need additional assistance, please contact us at talent@aletosolutions.com   Powered by JazzHR
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