Corporate Services Specialist / Senior Associate - Corporate Real Estate

Inter-American Development Bank; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pension Plan

Relocation Assistance

On-site with telework

Leaves and vacations: 24 days + 8 days

Job summary

Inter-American Development Bank is seeking a Corporate Real Estate Services Specialist / Senior Associate to lead and coordinate a team managing HQ facilities and regional offices. Based in Washington, DC, the role reports to the Head of ACR and focuses on space planning, project oversight, and strategic advising for real estate needs.

The role requires advanced architecture education with significant experience in design, construction, and facilities operations, plus fluency in English and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture (or relevant equivalent) preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture considered with relevant experience.
• Training in agile, facilities, or project management desirable.
• Experience in corporate real estate or facilities management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead HQ space planning, inventory, utilization analysis and reporting.
• Direct project managers, technical specialists, and vendors; foster collaboration.
• Oversee construction, relocations, and space management activities aligning with priorities.
• Lead HQ projects from scope through design, construction and occupancy.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, ADA, LEED and WELL standards.

Skills

Space Planning

Team Leadership

Project Management

Budgeting

Contract Administration

Data Reporting

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Architecture

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Corporate Services Specialist / Senior Associate - Corporate Real Estate Job Description Corporate Services Specialist / Senior Associate - Corporate Real Estate City: Washington DC Company: IDB Posting End Date: 10/4/2026 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 looking for an experienced and highly motivated Corporate Real Estate Services Specialist / Senior Associate.

As a Corporate Real Estate Services Specialist / Senior Associate ,you will work in the Corporate Real Estate Group (ACR), which is part of the Budget and Administrative Services Department within the Vice Presidency for Finance and Administration. This team is responsible for managing the IDB Group’s corporate facilities comprised of three office buildings in downtown Washington, D.C., a Records Center facility in Ashburn, Virginia, a Special Representation office in Miami, Florida, 26 Country Offices in Latin America and the Caribbean, 2 offices in Europe, and 1 in Asia totaling approximately 2.3 million square feet. This position reports to the Head of ACR and interacts regularly with colleagues within the division and Senior Management. The candidate is responsible for leading and coordinating a team of project managers, technical specialists, and external vendors as appropriate. This position is based at the IDB Group’s headquarters (HQ) in Washington, D.C.

What you’ll do

• Space Planning and Management: Lead HQ space planning, inventory, utilization analysis, and data reporting; assess client needs, develop solutions, and ensure compliance with workplace standards.
• Team Leadership: Direct project managers, technical specialists, support personnel, and vendors; provide clear guidance and feedback while fostering trust, collaboration, and high performance.
• Work Program Management: Oversee construction, relocations, and space management activities, ensuring alignment with group, department, and institutional priorities.
• Project and Construction Management: Lead HQ projects from scope development and test-fits through design, construction, and post-occupancy, controlling schedules, budgets, quality, value engineering, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Standards and Sustainability: Ensure projects comply with applicable building and design codes, ADA design codes, recognized best practices, and LEED and WELL standards, as required.
• Real Estate Strategy and Advisory: Apply the Corporate Real Estate Approach at HQ, support the multi-year Capital Construction Program, conduct research and peer reviews, and advise overseas facilities when needed.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Improvement: Prepare executive space-strategy reports and presentations, collaborate with internal partners, and improve tools and methodologies to strengthen project and team performance.

What you'll need

Education: A Master’s degree or equivalent in Architecture. In lieu of Master's Degree, a Bachelor's degree in Architecture will be considered. Additonal training or certification in agile, facilities, or project management is highly desirable.

Experience: For Master's degree 4 years and for Bachelor's degree 6 years, of progressive experience is required. Experience should span architectural design, commercial construction or renovation, facilities operations, space planning, and project or program management. Corporate real estate experience is preferred.

Technical Knowledge: Demonstrate strong knowledge of building systems, furnishings, fixtures, equipment, budgeting, contract administration, feasibility studies, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.

Communication and Relationship Management: Communicate clearly and persuasively in writing, orally, through presentations, while building effective relationships with clients and service providers.

Additional Qualifications: Apply familiarity with workplace design in U.S. customary units and with IBC, LEED, WELL, and ADA standards. Experience managing concurrent projects and supporting organizational change is desirable.

Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.

Equivalent combinations of education and relevant professional experience may be considered in accordance with the Institution's assessment.

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 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 staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement. Position grade will be determined based on candidate’s experience.

What we offer

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

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 [e-mail] .