Project Associate

Founded in 1987, RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC is an employee-owned 115+ person Manhattan-based firm that designs, specifies, and administers restoration, upgrade, and adaptive re-use programs on behalf of owners, managers, and co-op and condo boards.

We are currently seeking a Project Associate or Project Engineer for our Facade & Roofing department. Candidate should be self-motivated, energetic, organized and a team player.

Life at RAND

As an employee-owned business, at RAND, we believe great work starts with great people—and we take care of ours.

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you both professionally and personally, including:

• Medical, dental, and company-sponsored vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match to invest in your future
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Transit and parking benefits for easy commuting
• On-site exercise room and wellness perks like yoga classes
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
• Employee referral incentives
• A RAND Certified Project Management Program
• A vibrant culture with team events, celebrations, and yes—great holiday parties

And we’re not the only ones who think RAND is a great place to work—

We’ve been named one of Crain’s New York Business Top 100 Places to Work in NYC 14 times (including 2025).  

Come see why.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide overall administrative and technical management support on new façade/roofing opportunities from RAND proposal preparation through final acceptance by client.
• Examine building exterior envelopes, develop work scopes and provide budget projections.
• Local Law 11/FISP reporting, site inspections, recording conditions, report writing, compiling finding for DOB
• Establish project objectives, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy; provide coordination of project designs with other disciplines.
• Prepare construction documents and details to address all deficiencies in accordance with DOB and LPC requirements/guidelines.
• Conduct contractor bid solicitations/reviews.
• Perform construction observation and special inspections, issue site visit reports, and establish on-going dialogue with LPC, if applicable.
• Create and maintain project schedules, issue change orders, review payment applications and oversee completion of project close-out.
• Actively monitor project budgets to ensure profitability, and develop/maintain client relationships.
• Identify new work opportunities and inform Client Services of potential projects with new or current clients.

Requirements

•    4-Year Degree in Architecture or Engineering

•    2 to 5 years’ experience in designing and administering exterior repair/roofing projects

•    Applicants must be well versed in and have a strong interest in all facets of building exterior envelope, weatherproofing, masonry repair, historic preservation, landmarks and roofing projects, as well as FISP inspections and reports.

•    New York experience is required. 

•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

•    Demonstrated mastery in: estimating, scheduling, budgeting/cost control, construction observation, client relationship, interpersonal skills.

•    Strong interpersonal communication, organization and leadership skills, as well as ability to train others and monitor their work for quality and completeness.

The pay range for this role is:

• 75,000 - 100,000 USD per year (Office)