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DBI Projects is growing. We are a group of committed, caring people from a wide variety of disciplines collaborating to figure out creative solutions to complex problems. Check out our available roles.
Our commitment to creating and maintaining spaces that matter begins with our own work environment and team. We’re looking for tenacious and dedicated team members to join the firm.
If interested, please send your resume, inclusive of project list, to jobs@dbiprojects.com.
New York City
Senior Project Manager
DBI Projects’ New York City office is seeking a hungry, humble, and smart Senior Project Manager to take on key ongoing projects and support our continued growth. Senior Project Managers are responsible for ensuring the ultimate success of our projects, leading communication with clients and vendors, managing budget and schedule, creative problem solving, and ensuring that all decisions are advancing the project. Senior Project Managers must be able to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, while also supporting the training and development of junior team members.
Required Experience & Skill
The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of experience with owner’s project management, architecture, real estate development, and/or related fields; with experience leading project delivery. Candidates should have direct experience in all project phases and should have served in the role of project lead on at least three significant projects from design to occupancy.
This experience should include direct involvement in:
- Site supervision and construction administration
- Coordinating between or with A/E teams and contractors
- Schedule and budget management
- Managing a team
- Developing presentation material for clients
Key capabilities include:
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel)
- Fluency with Adobe Create Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop)
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Bluebeam
- Experience with construction scheduling programs such as MS Projects
What You’ll Do
- Lead all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) at every project stage including pre-development, planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
- Consistently monitor the project schedule, macro and micro schedules, tracking all project progress and optimizing the sequencing needed to execute a project efficiently, meeting approved timelines, budgets, and project objectives.
- Control the project budget, monitoring for any potential challenges, changes, and priorities. Produce complete requisitions for clients and lenders with all required documentation and organization. Review and approve a project budget for issuance.
- Understand, produce, and oversee production of all key project documents including schedule, budget, phasing, drawings, contracts, leases etc. from concept through completion and delivery.
- Manage high-level client interactions, day-to-day client expectations, anticipate clients’ needs, and lead complex client meetings. Leverage external project team members, experts, and consultants to provide most accurate information to clients.
- Identify proper mode of management or operation of each project type.
- Review deal documents, contracts, PSA, leases, etc. in collaboration with legal team.
- Build project staffing structure and fee. Balance personal and team workload and project workload month to month.
- Read and review design drawings for general layout and high-level scope; and produce a written narrative documenting scope. Navigate drawings and understand the tags, callouts, and drawing references.
- Produce and oversee pro formas, lead all aspects of finance closing, and evaluate, structure, and negotiate financing and public funding. Review funding opportunities like grants and organize submission requirements. Review financing documents and synthesize relevant construction stipulations and requirements.
- Contribute to company culture by mentoring team members, providing opportunities for learning, interaction, and collaboration within the company, and initiate internal project concepts for company improvement.
Applicants should have strong written and verbal communication skills and be prepared to be an active team participant for both internal and external tasks.
Location
This position is in our New York City office, 5 days a week in-person.
Application Requirements
Applicants should send their resume (inclusive of list of projects) and cover letter to jobs@dbiprojects.com.
The salary range for this full-time role is $135-165K per year. Salary is determined by role and level depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications and represents a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary.
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.
Project Manager
DBI Projects is seeking to bring on a Project Manager capable of managing capital projects across all stages. DBI values an individual who has the ability and 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. A desire to be heavily involved with all aspects of design and construction is required.
Required Experience & Skill
Project Managers are the core team members of DBI Projects. 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 6-12 years of experience in architecture or related practices with experience supporting project delivery.
This experience should include direct involvement in:
- Site supervision and construction administration
- Coordinating between or with A/E teams and contractors
- Schedule and budget management
- Managing a team of 2-4 in collaboration with SPM or PE
Key capabilities include:
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and, particularly, Excel)
- Adobe Create Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop)
- Knowledge of AutoCAD and Bluebeam
- Construction scheduling programs such as MS Projects
What You’ll Do:
- Lead all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) at every project stage including pre-development, planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
- Consistently monitor the project schedule, tracking all project progress and optimizing the sequencing needed to execute a project efficiently, meeting approved timelines, budgets, and project objectives.
- Control the project budget, monitoring for any potential challenges, changes, and priorities. Produce complete requisitions for clients and lenders with all required documentation and organization.
- Understand, produce, and oversee production of all key project documents including schedule, budget, phasing, drawings, contracts, leases etc. from concept through completion and delivery.
- Manage high-level client interactions, day to day client expectations, anticipate clients’ needs, and lead complex client meetings. Leverage external project team members, experts, and consultants to provide most accurate information to clients.
- Read and review design drawings for general layout and high-level scope; and produce a written narrative documenting scope. Navigate drawings and understand the tags, callouts, and drawing references.
- Understand affordability analysis and pro formas. Review funding opportunities like grants and organize submission requirements. Review financing documents and synthesize relevant construction stipulations and requirements. Provide support to client in finance closing.
Applicants should have strong written and verbal communication skills and be prepared to be an active team participant for both internal and external tasks.
Location
This position is in our New York City office, 5 days a week in-person.
Application Requirements
Applicants should send their resume (inclusive of list of projects) and cover letter to jobs@dbiprojects.com.
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.
Assistant Project Manager
DBI Projects is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join the growing professional services firm. This position provides the opportunity for a candidate to develop the requisite skills and expertise to manage projects. DBI Projects values a candidate who can work hard, is highly motivated, and is not afraid to take on assignments and endeavors while implementing a results-driven attitude. A desire to be heavily involved with all aspects of planning, design, and construction is required.
Required Experience & Skill
The ideal candidate should have 4–6 years of experience in architecture, construction management, and/or related practices working on capital projects. The Assistant Project Manager role is tailored to the needs of each project and its phase. This role supports the project lead and senior leadership with client interaction, project team coordination, contractor and schedule management, budget management, and other project-related activities.
Key capabilities include:
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and, particularly, Excel)
- Adobe Create Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop)
- Knowledge of AutoCAD and Bluebeam
- Construction scheduling programs such as MS Projects
What You’ll Do
- Assist with all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) at every project stage including pre-development, planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
- Consistently monitor the project schedule. Aware of any potential challenges, changes, and priorities.
- Monitor the project budget. Prepare an informed project budget for internal review. Produce complete invoices and requisitions for clients and lenders with all required documentation and organization. Properly establish all projects into relevant project software.
- Prepare clear and actionable emails, updates, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and follow ups.
- Understand production of all key project documents including schedule, budget, phasing, drawings, contracts, leases etc. from concept through completion and delivery.
- Manage and assist with client interactions to anticipate clients’ needs. Build and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and consultants.
- Read design drawings for general layout and high-level scope; and produce a written narrative documenting scope. Can navigate drawings and understand the tags, callouts, and drawing references.
- Understands the differences between different types of financing. Review funding opportunities like grants and organize submission requirements.
Applicants should have strong written and verbal communication skills and be prepared to be an active team participant for both internal and external tasks.
Location
This position is in our New York City office, 5 days a week in-person.
Application Requirements
Applicants should send their resume (inclusive of list of projects) and cover letter to jobs@dbiprojects.com.
The salary range for this full-time role is $70-$90K 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.
Project Coordinator
DBI Projects is seeking to bring on a Project Coordinator to join our New York office. This position provides the opportunity for an entry-level candidate to develop the requisite skills and experience for a career in project management. DBI values an individual who has the ability and drive to work hard, is detail-oriented, highly motivated, and is not afraid to take on assignments and endeavors while implementing a results-driven attitude. A desire to be heavily involved with all aspects of design and construction is required.
Required Experience & Skill
The role of Project Coordinator is tailored to the needs of each individual project and the phases of the project. The Project Coordinator supports the project team with meeting minutes, document management, project team procurement and coordination, contractor and schedule management, budget management, and other project-related activities.
Prospective applicants should have 1–3 years of experience in architecture, engineering, construction management, and/or related practices with an understanding and knowledge of project management.
Key capabilities include:
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and, particularly, Excel)
- Adobe Create Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop)
- Knowledge of AutoCAD and Bluebeam
- Construction scheduling programs such as MS Projects
What You’ll Do
- Understand the relationship between budget, contracts, and invoicing.
- Prepare clear and actionable emails, updates, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and follow ups.
- Organize project documents, communications, and scheduling.
- Take clear notes during meetings that identify action items and items of record.
- Contribute with all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) at every project stage including pre-development, planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
- Produce requisitions through project closeout.
- Pull cost data from other budgets, pricing proposals, and bids and with assistance can translate all that data into a budget number.
- Prepare FF&E and IT/AV budgets.
Applicants should have strong written and verbal communication skills and be prepared to be an active team participant for both internal and external tasks.
Location
This position is in our New York City office, 5 days a week in-person.
Application Requirements
Applicants should send their resume (inclusive of list of projects) and cover letter to jobs@dbiprojects.com.
The salary range for this full-time role is $55-$75K 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.
Austin
Assistant Project Manager
DBI Projects is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join its fast-growing Austin office who is motivated to learn and work on all facets of managing capital real estate projects. This position provides the opportunity for a candidate to develop the requisite skills and expertise to manage projects. DBI Projects values a candidate who can work hard, is highly motivated, and is not afraid to take on assignments and endeavors while implementing a results-driven attitude. A desire to be heavily involved with all aspects of planning, design, and construction is required.
Position Description
DBI Projects is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join its fast-growing Austin office who is motivated to learn and work on all facets of managing capital real estate projects. This position provides the opportunity for a candidate to develop the requisite skills and expertise to manage projects. DBI Projects values a candidate who can work hard, is highly motivated, and is not afraid to take on assignments and endeavors while implementing a results-driven attitude. A desire to be heavily involved with all aspects of planning, design, and construction is required.
Required Experience & Skill
Assistant Project Managers are the backbone of the project team. The Assistant Project Manager’s responsibilities are tailored to the needs of each project and its phase. This role supports the project lead and senior leadership with client interaction, document and deliverables preparation, project team coordination, contractor and schedule management, budget management, and other project-related activities.
The ideal candidate should have 4–6 years of experience in architecture, construction management, or related practices working on capital projects.
Key proficiencies should include:
- Well-versed in MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel)
- Adobe Create Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop)
- Knowledge of AutoCAD and Bluebeam
- Construction scheduling programs such as MS Projects
- Ability to learn new project management tools and software’s (i.e. project accounting software’s)
- Multi-tasking oriented intra-personal management skills to lead 1-3 projects at any given time
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
What You’ll Do
- Assist with all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) at every project stage including pre-development, planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
- Consistently monitor the project schedule, bringing awareness to any potential challenges, changes, and priorities.
- Monitor the project budget. Prepare an informed project budget for internal review. Produce complete invoices and requisitions for clients and lenders with all required documentation and organization. Properly establish all projects into relevant project software.
- Prepare clear and actionable emails, updates, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and follow ups.
- Understand production of all key project documents including schedule, budget, phasing, drawings, contracts, leases etc. from concept through completion and delivery.
- Manage and assist with client interactions to anticipate clients’ needs. Build and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and consultants.
- Read design drawings for general layout and high-level scope; and produce a written narrative documenting scope. Can navigate drawings and understand the tags, callouts, and drawing references.
- Understands the differences between different types of financing. Review funding opportunities like grants and organize submission requirements.
Applicants should have strong written and verbal communication skills and be prepared to be an active team participant for both internal and external tasks.
Location
This opportunity is a fully in-person (5 days a week) position in our Austin office due to the highly collaborative and meeting-based nature of work.
Application Requirements
Applicants should send their resume (inclusive of list of projects) and cover letter to jobs@dbiprojects.com.