Project Manager

Rand-Engineering-; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC in Manhattan seeks a Project Manager for its Building Design Group. The role requires self-motivation, energy, organization, and teamwork.

The Project Manager will oversee design and administration tasks across capital improvement, exterior rehabilitation and interior alterations, coordinating architects, engineers and consultants while maintaining client relationships and project schedules.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Architecture.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in construction administration.
• Experience in New York City construction industry is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer AIA contracts for various project types including capital improvement programs, exterior rehabilitation, building system upgrades, forensic investigations and interior alterations, etc.
• Execute and/or assist on multiple projects in all project phases, including 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 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

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Job description

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.

We are currently seeking a Project Manager for our Building Design Group. Candidate should be self-motivated, energetic, organized and a team player.

Life at RAND

As an employee-owned business, at RAND, we believe great work starts with great people—and we take care of ours.

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you both professionally, and personally, including:

• Medical, dental, and company-sponsored vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match to invest in your future
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Transit and parking benefits for easy commuting
• On-site exercise room and wellness perks like yoga classes
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
• Employee referral incentives
• A RAND Certified Project Management Program
• A vibrant culture with team events, celebrations, and yes—great holiday parties

And we’re not the only ones who think RAND is a great place to work—We’ve been named one of Crain’s New York Business Top 100 Places to Work in NYC 14 times (including 2025).
Come see why.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ability to successfully manage and administer AIA contracts for various project types including capital improvement programs, exterior rehabilitation, building system upgrades, forensic investigations and interior alterations, etc.
• Execute and/or assist on multiple projects in all project phases, including 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 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

Requirements

• 4-Year Degree in Architecture
• Min. 3 years' experience in construction administration
• Must be able to manage individual workload, negotiate competing priorities, understand common construction, and exhibit curiosity for existing building infrastructures
• New York City construction industry experience is required
• Candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Candidate must demonstrate mastery in: planning, estimating, scheduling, budgeting/cost control, construction document preparation, construction observation, and client relationships and interpersonal skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam
• Candidate must have strong interpersonal communication, organization and leadership skills, as well as ability to train others and monitor their work for quality and completeness.