Careers
Join the team that makes a difference
Vision
Culture
Positions
Our Vision
The Douglas Emmett experience promotes a sense of community by fostering creative, caring professionals who ensure that our clients receive the most responsive attention to the smallest detail.
Our promise is to provide impeccable service, exceeding our clients’ expectations by quickly recognizing their needs, promptly fulfilling their requests, and taking great pride in delivering the highest level of performance.
With a genuine commitment to service, we create an atmosphere that allows our clients to flourish and prosper.
Our Culture
Check out these videos to learn a bit more about the people and culture of Douglas Emmett.
Douglas Emmett at Work
The Encino Plaza team.
The Jane Joyce Award
Recognizing Great Customer Service
Douglas Emmett in the Community
Valley Cultural Center
Available Positions
Day Porter
Hard working individuals with great attitudes performing general building maintenance and custodial services. Opportunity to learn engineering services with excellent growth potential.
Apprentice Engineer
3 years experience in all facets of building systems, including HVAC central plant and general building mechanical and electrical systems maintenance. EPA 608 certification desired.
Chief Engineer
Qualified candidates will have extensive experience with HVAC systems, pneumatic controls, DX & VAV systems, plumbing, electrical and general building maintenance, as well as supervisory experience. Candidate must have computer skills and knowledge of EMS systems. 3-5 years Chief or Assistant Chief Engineer experience required.
Administrative Assistant
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, Word & Excel skills required.
Property Manager (Commercial)
5 years Property Manager experience with office building operations, tenant relations, collections, contract services, leasing, TI construction, budget/financial reporting. Positive attitude and dynamic personality is a plus. California Real State License required. Excel, Word skills required.
Manager of Internal Controls
Join the team responsible for performing internal audit procedures throughout the organization, as well as analyzing and implementing business process improvements. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of experience in auditing (public and/or private), strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to establish and effectively manage relationships with company stakeholders, external auditors and consultants.
Construction Superintendent
To work alongside the Project Managers on construction sites, to ensure safety, project completion in a timely manner, troubleshoot and work as a liaison between project managers, subcontractors, building managers, tenants, and the corporate office streamlining varying information as needed to complete projects.
Estimator
Interface with clients, designers/architects, subcontractors and management to provide thorough estimated pricing for tenant improvement projects.
Utility Engineer
1 to 3 years experience in general building maintenance, capable of minor repairs in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and lighting, including ballast change-outs. Opportunity to learn engineering services with excellent growth potential.
Operating Engineer
Qualified candidates will have at least five years experience in all facets of building systems, including HVAC central plant maintenance including knowledge of pneumatic controls, DX & VAV systems and EMS systems. Extensive knowledge required of plumbing, electrical and fire, life safety systems. EPA 608 certification required. Excellent people skills a plus and a positive attitude a must.
Receptionist
Able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, excellent written/verbal communication required with basic computer skills highly desired. Positive attitude is a must. Excellent career growth opportunities.
Assistant Property Manager (Commercial)
3 years experience in commercial building operations, tenant relations, collections, contract services, minor construction, budget/financial reporting. CA Real Estate license is required. Excel, Word, Access and MRI preferred.
Residential Leasing Representative
Qualified candidates will have prior residential leasing experience in luxury apartment projects. Great communication and people skills required. Computer skills are a plus. A California real estate license is required.
Corporate Accountant
Join the team responsible for corporate accounting and analysis, working closely with our Senior Corporate Accounting Manager, the Senior Vice President of Accounting, the Chief Financial Officer and other key stakeholders. Responsibilities include but are not limited to budgeting, hedge accounting, technical accounting research, preparation of purchase price allocations, and evaluation of tenant recoveries. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years of experience (Big 4 public accounting or publicly-traded organization), knowledge of US GAAP, strong analytical, problem solving and leadership skills, and the ability to establish and effectively manage relationships with company stakeholders, external auditors and consultants.
Project manager
To take on capital projects, multi floor renovations, high scale tenant improvements, including the ability to manage more active projects simultaneously. To oversee, manage, schedule and troubleshoot all new and current/active jobs, so that construction is completed with the utmost customer and tenant satisfaction and follow up as necessary.