About this Vice President, Project Management, Real Estate Japan role at Ares Management
Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.
Job Description
Planning & Design / Construction Management
Location: Tokyo, Japan
About Ares
Ares Management is a leading global alternative investment manager. Through its real estate platform in Japan, the firm develops and manages some of the country's most advanced logistics and infrastructure assets. As demand for modern logistics facilities continues to grow, we are expanding our Project Management team to support a robust development pipeline.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Planning & Design / Construction Management professional to join our Project Management team.
This role will be responsible for planning and design during project inception and driving construction management throughout development projects from an owner's perspective. The successful candidate will help deliver next-generation logistics facilities that serve as critical infrastructure supporting Japan's economy.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 both 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.
Qualifications
Required
- 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.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
Preferred
- Experience in real estate development project management.
- Experience delivering large-scale development projects.
- Experience introducing innovative design, construction, or urban development concepts.
- Licensed Architect qualification or equivalent professional credentials.
Why Join Us
- Work on some of Japan's most significant logistics development projects.
- Gain experience acting on the owner's side rather than solely as a consultant, architect, or contractor.
- Participate in projects with investment values reaching hundreds of billions of yen.
- Collaborate across the full development lifecycle, from concept planning through project completion.
- Expand your career into broader real estate development and project management disciplines.
Who You Are
- Entrepreneurial and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership.
- Able to balance technical excellence with commercial and business objectives.
- Skilled at building consensus among diverse stakeholders.
- A collaborative team player who can communicate effectively across functions and organizations.
Reporting Relationships
Vice President, Project Management, Real Estate JapanThere is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.
