Project Manager

Company Overview

Established in 1987, RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC is a Manhattan-based, employee-owned firm of over 115 professionals committed to designing, specifying, and managing restoration, upgrade, and adaptive reuse initiatives. The company serves owners, managers, and co-op and condominium boards.

Position Summary

We are looking for a self-driven, energetic, well-organized team player to join our Building Design Group as a Project Manager.

Life at RAND

Being an employee-owned firm, RAND prioritizes the well-being of our staff with a comprehensive benefits package that supports both professional and personal growth, including:

• Medical, dental, and company-backed vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching to help you save for the future
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Benefits to ease commuting such as transit and parking options
• On-site fitness facilities and wellness activities like yoga classes
• Continuous professional development and opportunities for career advancement
• Employee referral bonuses
• Access to a RAND Certified Project Management Program
• A dynamic workplace culture with frequent team gatherings and holiday celebrations

Recognized 14 times, including in 2025, by Crain’s New York Business as one of the top 100 workplaces in NYC.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and manage AIA contracts across diverse projects including capital improvements, exterior rehabilitation, upgrades to building systems, forensic investigations, and interior remodeling.
• Lead or assist on multiple project phases such as Investigation and Planning, Budget Estimating, Contract Document Preparation, Bidding, Analysis and Negotiation, Municipal Filing, Construction Administration, and Project Close-out, ensuring adherence to budget.
• Handle medium to large-scale projects under guidance, coordinating all technical and administrative tasks to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and designers to maintain high project standards while applying strong organizational and problem-solving capabilities.
• Independently manage documentation and design challenges for smaller projects with input from senior colleagues; prepare documents like meeting minutes, field and investigation reports, cost estimates, and timelines.
• Foster positive client relationships by attending meetings with clients, contractors, and consultants regularly, ensuring compliance with project plans, and proactively communicating issues to senior staff.
• Anticipate potential project challenges and actively contribute to finding and applying solutions.
• Stay updated on New York City building codes, including historic regulations.
• Spend 25% to 75% of the workweek on-site performing fieldwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in construction administration.
• Ability to independently manage workload, negotiate priorities, possess familiarity with construction processes, and a keen interest in existing building infrastructures.
• Experience working within the New York City construction industry is mandatory.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Expertise in project planning, estimating, scheduling, budget and cost control, preparation of construction documents, field observation, and managing client relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and Bluebeam software.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills with an aptitude to train others and ensure the quality and thoroughness of their work.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $95,000 annually, working onsite.