Project Associate

Overview

RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC is an employee-owned Manhattan firm founded in 1987. With a team of more than 115 people, the company plans, specifies, and oversees restoration, modernization, and adaptive reuse work for building owners, managers, and co-op/condo boards.

The firm is hiring a Project Associate or Project Engineer for its Façade & Roofing group. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, energetic, and comfortable working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support façade and roofing assignments from proposal stage through client acceptance, handling both administrative and technical coordination.
• Review building exterior systems, define scopes of work, and prepare budget estimates.
• Carry out Local Law 11/FISP reporting, field inspections, condition documentation, report preparation, and DOB submission support.
• Set project goals, procedures, and performance expectations within company policy, while coordinating designs with other disciplines.
• Develop construction documents and details to resolve deficiencies in line with DOB and LPC rules and guidance.
• Assist with contractor bidding, including solicitation and evaluation of bids.
• Perform construction monitoring and special inspections, prepare site visit reports, and maintain communication with LPC when needed.
• Track project schedules, issue change orders, review payment requests, and manage closeout activities.
• Watch project budgets closely to protect profitability and support ongoing client relationships.
• Spot potential new work and share opportunities with Client Services for both new and existing clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering from a four-year program.
• Two to five years of experience designing and managing exterior repair or roofing projects.
• Strong interest and working knowledge across exterior envelope systems, weatherproofing, masonry repair, historic preservation, landmark work, roofing, and FISP inspections/reports.
• Prior experience working in New York is required.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Proven capability in estimating, scheduling, budget control, construction observation, client management, and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Strong organization, leadership, and communication abilities, including the capacity to train others and review work for accuracy and completeness.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and company-paid vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Long-term disability coverage and life insurance.
• Transit and parking support for commuting.
• On-site exercise room and wellness offerings such as yoga classes.
• Continuous professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Employee referral rewards.
• Access to a certified project management program.
• A lively workplace culture with team events, celebrations, and holiday parties.
• Employee-owned environment.
• Recognition as one of Crain’s New York Business Top 100 Places to Work in NYC 14 times, including 2025.

Compensation

The salary range for this office-based position is USD 75,000 to USD 100,000 per year.