Project Manager (Facade)

Rand Engineering & Architecture, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Employee referral incentives

Team events and celebrations

Job summary

Rand Engineering & Architecture, LLC is seeking a Project Associate in New York to manage various project types including facade and roofing. A qualified candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture or Civil Engineering and over five years of relevant experience.

The role requires excellent communication and organizational skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD. The position offers benefits like medical coverage, a 401(k) plan, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing individual workload and negotiating priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage various project types including facade and roofing.
• Coordinate efforts between Architects, Engineers, and Designers.
• Sustain positive client relationships through effective communication.
• Prepare project documents, including meeting minutes and field reports.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Architecture or Civil Engineering

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 [title] for our [Team] department. 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 great holiday parties

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Ability to successfully manage various project types including facade & roofing and FISP projects
Execute and/or assist on multiple projects in all project phases, including Investigation, Budget Estimating, Contract Document Preparation, Bidding, Analysis and Negotiation, Municipal Filing, Construction Administration, and Close‑out within 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 work‑plans 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:

Bachelors or Masters in Architecture or Civil Engineering
5+ years’ experience
Must be able to manage individual workload, negotiate competing priorities, understand common construction, exhibit curiosity for existing building infrastructures
New York experience is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate mastery in: estimating, scheduling, budgeting/cost control, construction observation, client relationship, interpersonal skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, and AutoCAD
Strong interpersonal communication, organization and leadership skills, as well as ability to train others and monitor their work for quality and completeness.