Capital Projects: Cost Controls Project Manager

DBI Projects; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biannual bonus program

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Company‑matched 401(k)/Roth

Parental leave

Job summary

DBI Projects in New York City is seeking a Project Manager, Cost Controls to lead capital projects across all stages, focusing on budgets, invoices, and monthly cost reporting. This role is based in NYC and involves hands‑on oversight of design, construction, and finances.

Ideal candidates have 4–7 years in architecture, engineering, or construction management, with experience managing budgets and schedules and leading teams of 1–3.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in architecture, engineering, construction management or related practices with experience supporting project delivery.
• Site supervision and construction administration
• Coordinating between or with A/E teams and contractors
• Schedule and budget management
• Managing a team of 1-3 in collaboration with leadership

Responsibilities

• Lead all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) at every project stage including pre‑development, planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
• Consistently monitor the project schedule, tracking all project progress and optimizing sequencing for efficiency.
• Understand, produce, and oversee production of key project documents from concept through completion.
• Manage high‑level client interactions and lead complex client meetings.
• Read and review design drawings and document scope.
• Manage the project budget including construction costs, FF&E, soft costs, contingencies, etc.
• Independently review all invoices against project realities and agreements; prepare monthly budget reports.
• Manage contracts, change orders, and contingency logs; interact with contractors and vendors.
• Execute all work with high quality and timeliness across multiple projects.
• Prepare clear emails, updates, and follow ups.

Skills

Client interaction

Team coordination

Budget management

Schedule management

Contract management

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

MS Projects

Job description

DBI Projects in New York City is seeking a Project Manager, Cost Controls to lead capital projects across all stages, focusing on budgets, invoices, and monthly cost reporting. This role is based in NYC and involves hands‑on oversight of design, construction, and finances.

Ideal candidates have 4–7 years in architecture, engineering, or construction management, with experience managing budgets and schedules and leading teams of 1–3.