Project Manager

DBI Projects; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biannual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)/Roth matching

Parental leave

Job summary

DBI Projects is seeking a Project Manager for our growing Boston office. The role focuses on capital improvement and facilities improvement projects in residential and educational buildings, with involvement across design and construction.

You’ll report to Principals, Project Executives, and Senior Project Managers, in a hands-on capacity. This is an in-person role five days a week in Boston, requiring 5–10 years of related experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in project management, engineering, architecture, or related fields.
• Experience coordinating between A/E teams and contractors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) at pre-development, planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout.
• Monitor project schedule, track progress, optimize sequencing to meet timelines and budgets.
• Control the project budget and generate requisitions for clients and lenders with documentation.
• Produce and oversee key project documents (schedule, budget, phasing, drawings, contracts, leases) from concept to delivery.
• Manage high-level client interactions, anticipate needs and lead complex client meetings with external teams.
• Review design drawings to understand scope and prepare narrative documenting scope.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Schedule management

Team leadership

Client coordination

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

MS Projects

Job description

DBI Projects is a multidisciplinary company that plans and manages real estate and capital projects. We are seeking a Project Manager to join our growing Boston office. A strong focus on capital improvement and facilities improvement projects in residential and educational buildings is desired. DBI values an individual who has the ability and drive to work hard, who is highly motivated, and who is not afraid to take on assignments and endeavors while implementing a results-driven attitude. A desire to be heavily involved with all aspects of design and construction is required.

Required Experience & Skill:

Project Managers are the core team members of DBI Projects. Day-to-day responsibilities include client interaction, shareholder and resident interaction, project team coordination, contractor and schedule management, budget management, and other project-related activities to ensure successful and timely completion of the project. The Project Manager will report to DBI Principals, Project Executives, and/or Senior Project Managers.

Prospective applicants should have 5-10 years of experience in project management, engineering, architecture or related practices with experience supporting project delivery.

This experience should include direct involvement in:

• Site supervision and construction administration
• Coordinating between or with A/E teams and contractors
• Schedule and budget management
• Managing a small team in collaboration with senior level oversight

Key capabilities include:

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Adobe Create Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop)
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Bluebeam
• Construction scheduling programs such as MS Projects

What You’ll Do:

• 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 the sequencing needed to execute a project efficiently, meeting approved timelines, budgets, and project objectives.
• Control the project budget, monitoring for any potential challenges, changes, and priorities. Produce complete requisitions for clients and lenders with all required documentation and organization.
• Understand, produce, and oversee production of all key project documents including schedule, budget, phasing, drawings, contracts, leases etc. from concept through completion and delivery.
• Manage high-level client interactions, day to day client expectations, anticipate clients' needs, and lead complex client meetings. Leverage external project team members, experts, and consultants to provide most accurate information to clients.
• Read and review design drawings for general layout and high-level scope; and produce a written narrative documenting scope. Navigate drawings and understand the tags, callouts, and drawing references.
• Understand affordability analysis and pro formas. Review funding opportunities like grants and organize submission requirements. Review financing documents and synthesize relevant construction stipulations and requirements. Provide support to client in finance closing.

Applicants should have strong written and verbal communication skills and be prepared to be an active team participant for both internal and external tasks.

Location:

This position is in our Boston office, 5 days a week in-person.

About DBI Projects:

DBI Projects is a growing, multidisciplinary company that plans and manages real estate and capital projects. Since 2002, the organization has grown to a team of 60+ and has partnered with a diverse list of non-profit, educational, cultural, public, commercial, and residential clients to execute ambitious projects around the world. DBI takes full responsibility for the success of each project, regardless of any outside or unexpected factors, and values three core traits in its employees: hunger, humility, and smartness. DBI Projects has offices in New York City, Boston, Austin, and Philadelphia.

What We Offer:

• DBI brings unique clarity and care to the building process. In a complex industry, our unfailing dedication and experience help our team cut through unexpected challenges and share in great successes.
• We share a strong emphasis on training and continuing education opportunities – our teams' strengths are our strengths.
• We have a team-oriented environment with regular social outings and events.
• We provide a generous compensation package including a biannual bonus program, medical, dental, and vision insurance; disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; and parental leave.

The salary ranges are determined by role and level depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, disability, or marital status.