Project Manager

About the Firm

Founded in 1987, RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC is an employee-owned, 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.

Responsibilities

• Successfully manage and administer AIA contracts for various project types including capital improvement programs, exterior rehabilitation, building system upgrades, forensic investigations, and interior alterations.
• Execute and/or assist on multiple projects in all phases: Investigation and Planning, Budget Estimating, Contract Document Preparation, Bidding, Analysis and Negotiation, Municipal Filing, Construction Administration, and Close-out within the project budget.
• Manage projects of medium to large scale scope under direct supervision, following directions and supporting operational standards.
• Coordinate all project efforts (administrative and technical) to ensure efficient and cost-effective execution.
• Coordinate Architects, Engineers, and Designers to maintain project quality 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 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.
• Ensure adherence to project workplans and proactively communicate issues to senior team members.
• Anticipate and troubleshoot project-specific problems, participating in solution development.
• Maintain current knowledge of New York City building codes, including historic building codes.
• Spend 25%–75% of time in the field during any given week.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in Architecture.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in construction administration.
• Ability to manage individual workload, negotiate competing priorities, and understand common construction.
• Exhibit curiosity for existing building infrastructures.
• New York City construction industry experience is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Mastery in planning, estimating, scheduling, budgeting/cost control, construction document preparation, construction observation, and client relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
• Strong interpersonal communication, organization, leadership skills, and ability to train and monitor others for quality and completeness.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and company-sponsored vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Long-term disability and life insurance.
• Transit and parking benefits.
• On-site exercise room and wellness perks (e.g., yoga classes).
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Employee referral incentives.
• RAND Certified Project Management Program.
• Vibrant culture with team events, celebrations, and holiday parties.

RAND has been named one of Crain’s New York Business Top 100 Places to Work in NYC 14 times (including 2025).

Pay

The pay range for this role is $75,000 – $95,000 USD per year.