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.