Project Manager - Capital Projects (Coop/Condo & Affordable Housing)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Biannual bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)/Roth with company match

Parental leave

Team outings

Job summary

DBI Projects is seeking a Project Manager to lead capital improvement projects for cooperative, condominium, and affordable housing developments across New York City. The role centers on managing building-wide capital work from planning through closeout, serving as the day-to-day point of contact for shareholders, boards of directors, property managers, and the full project team.

We value a driven, motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills who can navigate a wide range of

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in architecture, construction management, or related practices.
• Direct experience delivering capital projects in coop/condo and/or affordable housing.
• Familiarity with NYC public agency landscape (DOB/HDC/HPD) is critical.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to lead meetings with boards/residents.
• Ability to manage budgeting, scheduling, procurement, change management, invoicing, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Client interaction and project team coordination on CapEx projects.
• Manage contractor schedules, budgets, and procurement.
• Serve as liaison among shareholders, boards, property managers, and vendors.
• Lead group meetings and deliver presentations to boards and residents.
• Navigate NYC agency processes and reporting requirements.
• Oversee site supervision and construction administration.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Team coordination

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

MS Project

Job description

DBI Projects is seeking to bring on a Project Manager to lead capital improvement (CapEx) projects for cooperatives, condominiums, and affordable housing developments across New York City. This role is focused on managing building-wide capital work from planning through closeout, serving as the day-to-day point of contact for shareholders, boards of directors, property managers, and the full project team. The position may be structured with dedicated part-time to full-time on-site presence supporting HDC/HPD projects with affordable components, including Mitchell-Lama developments. DBI values an individual with the 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. Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust across a wide range of stakeholders are essential.

Required Experience & Skill

Project Managers are the core team members of any DBI project. Day-to-day responsibilities include client 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 5-8 years of experience in architecture, construction management, or related practices, with direct experience delivering capital projects in the coop/condo and/or affordable housing space. Familiarity with the public agency landscape in NYC is critical.

This experience should include direct involvement in:

• Managing CapEx projects for coops, condos, and multifamily/affordable housing (Mitchell-Lama, HDC/HPD-regulated) properties
• Serving as a confident liaison among shareholders, clients, property managers, contractors, vendors, boards of directors, and other stakeholders - including leading group meetings and delivering presentations to boards and residents
• FISP/Local Law 11 façade cycles and broader Local Law compliance (e.g., LL97, LL152, LL126)
• Navigating NYC public agency processes, including DOB and HDC/HPD filings, approvals, inspections, and the associated reporting requirements
• Owning all project controls - budgeting, scheduling, procurement, change management, invoicing, and reporting
• Site supervision and construction administration
• Coordinating between or with A/E teams and contractors

Key capabilities include:

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

Applicants should have strong written and verbal communication skills and be prepared to be an active team participant for both internal and external tasks, and to represent DBI professionally in front of boards, agencies, and residents.

Location:

This position is based in our New York City office, with the potential for a part-time to full-time on-site assignment at HDC/HPD project locations as needed.

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 range for this full-time role is $90-$125K per year. 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.