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1261 Broadway
11th Floor
New York, NY 10001
nyc@dbiprojects.com
209 Columbus Ave
Suite 308
Boston, MA 02116
boston@dbiprojects.com
801 Barton Springs Road
Suite 09-105
Austin, TX 78704
austin@dbiprojects.com
1501 N 31st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19121
philly@dbiprojects.com
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
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 Manager
DBI Projects is seeking to bring on a Project Manager capable of managing capital projects across all stages. A strong focus on capital improvement and facilities improvement projects in residential and educational buildings is desired. 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, shareholder and resident 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 5-10 years of experience in project management, engineering, 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 small team in collaboration with senior level oversight
Key capabilities include:
• Proficiency 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
Additional desired experience (but not required):
• Experience working with private residential cooperative/condominium buildings
• Experience working with public housing facilities and/or agencies
• Experience coordinating work with exiting residential residents/shareholders
• Experience working with private higher educational institutions
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
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.
Boston
Assistant Project Manager
DBI Projects is a multidisciplinary company that plans and manages real estate and capital projects. We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our growing Boston office. 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 proficiencies should include:
- Proficiency 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
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 Boston 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
Salary 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 Manager
DBI Projects is a multidisciplinary company that plans and manages real estate and capital projects. We are seeking a Project Manager to join our growing Boston office. A strong focus on capital improvement and facilities improvement projects in residential and educational buildings is desired. 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, shareholder and resident 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 5-10 years of experience in project management, engineering, 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 small team in collaboration with senior level oversight
Key capabilities include:
- Proficiency 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
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 Boston 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 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.