Project Manager (Facade)

Rand Engineering & Architecture, DPC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rand Engineering & Architecture, DPC in New York, NY seeks a Project Associate to oversee diverse projects from investigation through close-out. You will coordinate Architects, Engineers and Designers to ensure quality, cost control and timely delivery, with frequent client engagement.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture or Civil Engineering, 5+ years’ experience, and NY experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture or Civil Engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• New York experience is required.
• 5+ years’ experience in related field.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage workload and negotiate priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple project types including facade, roofing and FISP projects.
• Execute and assist on projects through all phases: investigation, budgeting, bidding, construction administration and close-out.
• Coordinate Architects, Engineers and Designers to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Prepare meeting minutes, field reports and cost estimates.
• Maintain positive client relationships and communicate issues to senior staff.
• Troubleshoot project-specific problems and develop solutions.
• Stay current on NYC building codes and historic codes.
• Be in the field 25%–75% of the time depending on the week.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Organization

Client relationship

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Train others

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 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:

• 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.