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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.

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 APM will be assigned to a group of projects to provide analysis and support, which may include financial modeling, graphics and layout, facilities/organizational assessments and stakeholder interviews, project management support of master planning and capital projects, including management of consultants, budgets, and contracts.

Required Experience & Skill

The ideal candidate should have 4–6 years of experience in urban planning, architecture, community and economic development, real estate finance, consulting, or related fields.

• A graduate degree in real estate, urban planning, or architecture is preferred, but not required. Previous work experience and/or coursework should demonstrate strong analytical, research skills, and writing skills.
• Engaged listener with a talent for synthesizing qualitative and quantitative information in a format that is easily understood and tailored to the audience.
• Strong design eye for graphic visualization of information, mapping, concept design and massing, and laying out and communicating information to others.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to track multiple pieces of information, actions, and projects over time.

Key Capabilities:

• Fluency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and particularly Excel)
• Adobe Create Suite, specifically InDesign & Illustrator.
• Knowledge of GIS (ArcGIS or QGIS) is preferred.
• Knowledge of architectural drawing software, such as AutoCAD (and Bluebeam) is preferred, but not required.
• Ability and eagerness to learn new tools and software, as needed.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze market, real estate, demographic, and institutional data, research best practices, current trends, and comparables for real estate and planning.
• Prepare presentations, reports, memos, and other materials for clients, and as needed, in a graphically visual way.
• Assist in interview/engagement meetings with clients and stakeholder groups, including preparation of meeting materials and synthesis of the feedback in a visual and easily digestible manner.
• Assist in financial analysis and pro formas, and support development of scenarios to evaluate different deal structures and types of financing.
• Review funding opportunities like grants and organize submission requirements. Provide support to client in finance closing
• Assist in the development of Request for Proposals (RFPs) on behalf of clients, leveling of responses, selection process, and consultant onboarding & contracting.
• Coordinate and provide support to project team members, including design and construction professionals, attorneys, financial advisors, and planning consultants.
• Prepare and track project work plans, budgets, and schedules for internal and external reporting, including raising awareness to any potential challenges, changes, or priorities.
• Review design drawings, reports, research, budgets, schedules, and other project related documents with the goal of summarizing any highlights, challenges or issues, and/or strategizing for potential solutions or alternatives.
• Produce complete invoices and requisitions for clients and lenders with all required documentation and organization, as needed.
• Prepare clear and actionable emails, updates, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and follow ups.

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 any relevant work samples that demonstrate your experience and skills 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 $70-$90K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary.

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.

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.