Corporate Real Estate Services Senior Associate

Job Description

City: Washington DC

Company: IDB

Posting End Date: 1/20/2026 11:59 PM EST

We improve lives

The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.

About this position

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Corporate Real Estate Services Senior Associate to perform project management functions. In this dynamic role, you will be part of a team designing spaces that enhance the employee workplace experience, managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong relationships with clients and service providers.

You will work in the Corporate Real Estate Group (ACR), within the Administrative Services Division (ACP/BDA), which forms part of the Vice Presidency of Finance and Administration. The ACR Group is responsible for managing the IDB Group’s corporate facilities, comprising three office buildings in downtown Washington, D.C., a Records Center facility in Ashburn, Virginia, U.S., 26 Country Offices in Latin America and the Caribbean, 2 offices in Europe, and 1 in Asia, totaling approx. 2.3 million sq ft.

The project management position is responsible for managing construction and /or renovation projects, with a primary focus on interior office renovations in our Washington D.C. buildings. The scope includes projects of varying sizes, ranging from small-scale initiatives to major undertakings with construction costs up to an estimated $12M.

This position reports to the Head of ACR and interacts regularly with other ACR colleagues and Senior Management. The position will be based at the IDB Group’s headquarters (HQ) in Washington, D.C.

What you’ll do

• Perform all aspects of design and construction project management from planning, development, to completion and post-occupancy follow-up.
• Effectively use the institution’s systems to gather, monitor, and report on workspace across the organization.
• Work with procurement in requests for proposals and manage awarded contracts.
• Manage project funds and cash flow projections to ensure projects are executed efficiently and within budget.
• Manage invoices submitted by vendors and document payments.
• Maintain updated project and contract documents, specifications, reports, working plans, and as-built plans in the official digital repository.
• Conduct peer reviews of design development and construction documents. Provide feedback and guidance, collaborate across the Group, and work closely with internal stakeholders such as technology, procurement, and others to enhance team and project performance. Identify opportunities to improve tools and methodologies.

What you’ll need

• Education: Master’s degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in Architecture. Additional training and/or certifications in agile methodologies, facilities management, and/or project management are highly desirable.
• Experience: At least 3 years (preferably 5 years) of relevant practical experience in the development, design, and construction areas, and understanding of facilities operations management with deep knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. Seasoned knowledge of and experience in architectural design concepts, building systems, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment as applied to large comprehensive construction and renovation projects of an average of 30,000 square feet (around 3,000 square meters) and related construction costs of approximately USD $4M.
• Experience and knowledge about workplace design with US Imperial Units and familiarity with IBC, LEED, WELL, and ADA standards, as well as experience in change management, are a plus.
• Languages: Proficiency in English and Spanish, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is an asset.

Requirements

• Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents.
• Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.

Type of contract and duration

- International: International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement

What we offer

The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include:

• A competitive compensation package, including an annual base salary expressed on a net-of-tax basis.
• Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender-neutral parental leave.
• Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program that covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs.
• Pension plan: defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future.
• We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.
• On-site position with the occasional flexibility of teleworking.
• Health and well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.
• Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile, such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among others.
• Other perks (country specific): Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, spouse career support, and others.

Our culture

At the IDB, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.

In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at accommodations@iadb.org.

About the Organization

A long-standing initiative of the Latin American countries, the Inter-American Development Bank was established in 1959 as a development institution with novel mandates and tools. Its lending and technical cooperation programs for economic and social development projects went far beyond the mere financing of economic projects that was customary at the time. The IDB's programs and tools proved so effective that soon the IDB became the model on which all other regional and sub-regional multilateral development banks were created. Today, the IDB is the oldest and largest regional development bank. It is the main source of multilateral financing for economic, social and institutional development projects as well as trade and regional integration programs in Latin America and the Caribbean.