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Required Experience & Skill

Project Managers are the core team members of any DBI project. 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 5–8 years of experience in architecture, construction management, or related practices, with direct experience delivering capital projects in the coop/condo and/or affordable housing space. Familiarity with the public agency landscape in NYC is critical.

This experience should include direct involvement in:

• Managing CapEx projects for coops, condos, and multifamily/affordable housing (Mitchell-Lama, HDC/HPD-regulated) properties
• Serving as a confident liaison among shareholders, clients, property managers, contractors, vendors, boards of directors, and other stakeholders — including leading group meetings and delivering presentations to boards and residents
• FISP/Local Law 11 façade cycles and broader Local Law compliance (e.g., LL97, LL152, LL126)
• Navigating NYC public agency processes, including DOB and HDC/HPD filings, approvals, inspections, and the associated reporting requirements
• Owning all project controls — budgeting, scheduling, procurement, change management, invoicing, and reporting
• Site supervision and construction administration
• Coordinating between or with A/E teams and contractors

Key capabilities include:

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop)
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Bluebeam
• Construction scheduling programs such as MS Project

Applicants should have strong written and verbal communication skills and be prepared to be an active team participant for both internal and external tasks, and to represent DBI professionally in front of boards, agencies, and residents.

Location

This position is based in our New York City office, with the potential for a part-time to full-time on-site assignment at HDC/HPD project locations as needed.

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. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, disability, or marital status.

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 Directors, and/or Senior Project Managers.

Prospective applicants should have 4-7 years of experience in architecture, engineering, construction management 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 1-3 in collaboration with leadership

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.
• 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.
• Manage the project budget including construction costs, FF&E, soft costs, contingencies, etc.; monitoring budget for any potential challenges, changes, and priorities; produce complete requisitions for clients and lenders with all required documentation and organization.
• Independently review all invoices against project realities and agreements including (but not limited to) work in-place, general compliance, billed to date, change orders, reimbursables, insurance, lien waivers, etc.; prepare detailed and complete monthly budget reports using format as dictated by the client; monthly bank requisitions and reconciliations
• Manage contracts, change orders, and contingency logs on a daily basis. Interact with contractors, suppliers, consultants and vendors regarding all aspects of A/P, A/R, invoicing, contract compliance, etc.
• Execute all work with the highest expectations of quality, accuracy, timeliness and care across multiple projects.
• Prepare clear and actionable emails, updates, 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 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. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, disability, or marital status.

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. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, disability, or marital status.

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. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, disability, or marital status.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Office & General Operations

• Sit at the front desk, serving as primary point person and first interaction point for guests and employees coming to the office.
• Covering general duties such as screening and routing phone calls, attending to visitors, preparing and coordinating shipments and deliveries, distributing mail, etc.
• Offer a hospitality and concierge-type approach to employee interactions
• Operational stocking and ordering of food, supplies, etc. providing executive support to Partners as required
• Acting as the office-wide point person for general office operational items
• Assist branch offices in operational matters

Physical Office Space

• Oversee management of all aspects of physical space
• Ensure NYC facility is maintained to the highest standards
• Coordinate with service and maintenance vendors
• Control uses of physical space (conference room, common, etc.)

Events & Team Activities

• Plan and execute recurring internal events, including monthly lunches, happy hours, company meetings, leadership meetings, retreats, annual meetings, holiday events, and other team activities.

• Support business development and client-facing events

HR Liaison

• Serve as key point person for new employees for all aspects of operational items (excluding IT and project work)
• Point person for job postings and tracking candidates
• Develop and manage employee policies
• Organize and lead the employee evaluation process
• Serve as point person for other aspects of HR as assigned, including the interface between ADP and employees when needed
• Organize 30, 60, 90 Day Check Ins with support

Training & Employee Liaison

• Support the Head of Training in organizational tracking
• Serve as point person for training committee and training consultants
• Serve as point person for team activities, meetings, retreats, etc.

The successful candidate will be extremely organized, efficient, and self-motivated, possessing strong written, and verbal communication skills, and have experience handling confidential and sensitive information. Excellent time management and the ability to prioritize work are a must.

The nature of our business is fast-moving and dynamic, so the Office Manager will need to be flexible and able to effectively deal with changes in business needs as they arise. We are a close-knit and results-driven team that takes pride in our work culture. Individuals who place a high value on learning and working hard will fit right in with the social and energetic environment of this group. A hospitality-based approach is needed for this position as supporting the employees is key part of this role. No task can be too big or too small. The position will report to one of the Partners and collaborate with other partners and senior leaders. Proven experience in an Office Manager role is a requirement.

Annual Salary Range: $70,000-$90,000 plus potential for annual bonus. 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. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, disability, or marital status.

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 Philadelphia 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-$120K 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. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, disability, or marital status.