Project Manager
New York, NY
Full Time
Entry Level
Join one of Crain's BEST PLACES TO WORK in NYC, RAND Engineering & Architecture! Founded in 1987, RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC is a 115-person Manhattan-based firm that designs, specifies, and administers restoration, upgrade, and adaptive re-use programs on behalf of owners, managers, and co-op and condo boards.
At RAND we’ve built our reputation by treating clients and employees fairly, honestly, and professionally, and by performing our work with merit and distinction. As a result, we have attracted a diverse group of professionals with an abiding interest and expertise in their fields.
While our goal is to continue to grow both as a company and as individuals, we are committed to keeping RAND a place where employees care about what they do and how they do it—in short, a firm they feel proud to work for.
We are actively seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to assist our Building Design Group on a variety of exciting projects. All candidates must have NYC experience in renovation and restoration, as well as a degree in Architecture.
Requirements
• 4-Year Degree in Architecture
• 1 or 2 years’ experience
• Must be able to manage individual workload, negotiate competing priorities, understand common construction, exhibit curiosity for existing building infrastructures
• New York experience is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate mastery in: estimating, scheduling, budgeting/cost control, construction observation, client relationship, interpersonal skills.
•Proficient in Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam
• Strong interpersonal communication, organization and leadership skills, as well as ability to train others and monitor their work for quality and completeness.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Ability to successfully manage various project types including exterior rehabilitation, building system upgrades, forensic investigation and interior alterations, etc.
Execute and/or assist on multiple projects in all project phases, including Investigation, Budget Estimating, Contract Document Preparation, Bidding, Analysis and Negotiation, Municipal Filing, Construction Administration, and Close-out within project budget
Manage projects of medium to large scale scope and work under direct supervision. Ability to follow directions and support standards of operations. Responsible for the coordination of all project efforts, administrative and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects.
Coordinate Architects, Engineers and Designers to maintain quality of assigned project with strong problem solving and organizational skills.
Conduct design problem solving, documentation and field observations for small projects independently with input from senior team members. Prepare project documents, including but not limited to; meeting minutes, field reports, investigation reports, cost estimates, and project timelines.
Sustain positive client relationships. Attend meetings with clients, contractors, and consultants at regular intervals. Attend meetings with Engineers and consultants. Ensure project workplans are being adhered to. Proactively communicate any issues to Project Architect, Project Engineer, Sr. Project Manager and/or Team Leader
Anticipate and trouble-shoot project-specific problems and participate in developing and implementing solutions.
Keep current on building codes governing New York City. Awareness of historic building codes.
A Project Associate can expect to be “in field” between 25% - 75% of their time during any given week
RAND Offers a comprehensive benefits package that features health and dental coverage, a company sponsored vision plan, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, long-term disability, life-insurance, educational opportunities, transit and parking exemptions, employee gym on site, yoga, employee referral program, career development, casual Fridays, summer and holiday parties, as well as hybrid work schedules to ensure we meet our employee's need for work/life balance. We are proud to have been voted in 13 different years, (including 2024), RAND one of Crain’s Top 100 Places to Work in NYC.
At RAND we’ve built our reputation by treating clients and employees fairly, honestly, and professionally, and by performing our work with merit and distinction. As a result, we have attracted a diverse group of professionals with an abiding interest and expertise in their fields.
While our goal is to continue to grow both as a company and as individuals, we are committed to keeping RAND a place where employees care about what they do and how they do it—in short, a firm they feel proud to work for.
We are actively seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to assist our Building Design Group on a variety of exciting projects. All candidates must have NYC experience in renovation and restoration, as well as a degree in Architecture.
Requirements
• 4-Year Degree in Architecture
• 1 or 2 years’ experience
• Must be able to manage individual workload, negotiate competing priorities, understand common construction, exhibit curiosity for existing building infrastructures
• New York experience is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate mastery in: estimating, scheduling, budgeting/cost control, construction observation, client relationship, interpersonal skills.
•Proficient in Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam
• Strong interpersonal communication, organization and leadership skills, as well as ability to train others and monitor their work for quality and completeness.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Ability to successfully manage various project types including exterior rehabilitation, building system upgrades, forensic investigation and interior alterations, etc.
Execute and/or assist on multiple projects in all project phases, including Investigation, Budget Estimating, Contract Document Preparation, Bidding, Analysis and Negotiation, Municipal Filing, Construction Administration, and Close-out within project budget
Manage projects of medium to large scale scope and work under direct supervision. Ability to follow directions and support standards of operations. Responsible for the coordination of all project efforts, administrative and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects.
Coordinate Architects, Engineers and Designers to maintain quality of assigned project with strong problem solving and organizational skills.
Conduct design problem solving, documentation and field observations for small projects independently with input from senior team members. Prepare project documents, including but not limited to; meeting minutes, field reports, investigation reports, cost estimates, and project timelines.
Sustain positive client relationships. Attend meetings with clients, contractors, and consultants at regular intervals. Attend meetings with Engineers and consultants. Ensure project workplans are being adhered to. Proactively communicate any issues to Project Architect, Project Engineer, Sr. Project Manager and/or Team Leader
Anticipate and trouble-shoot project-specific problems and participate in developing and implementing solutions.
Keep current on building codes governing New York City. Awareness of historic building codes.
A Project Associate can expect to be “in field” between 25% - 75% of their time during any given week
RAND Offers a comprehensive benefits package that features health and dental coverage, a company sponsored vision plan, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, long-term disability, life-insurance, educational opportunities, transit and parking exemptions, employee gym on site, yoga, employee referral program, career development, casual Fridays, summer and holiday parties, as well as hybrid work schedules to ensure we meet our employee's need for work/life balance. We are proud to have been voted in 13 different years, (including 2024), RAND one of Crain’s Top 100 Places to Work in NYC.
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