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Opportunity: Think Construction is Seeking a Project Manager!

Think Construction is a mid-size residential contractor specializing in high-end apartment and townhouse renovations in Brooklyn and Manhattan. The firm partners pride themselves on giving their customers individualized attention and support and have spent years fine-tuning their team of project managers, site supervisors, and field workers. They take a very proactive approach to the construction process and make a special effort to help architects, interior designers, and clients achieve the design goals of their projects.

The Think Construction vision is to grow into a highly efficient, profitable, and charitable organization engaging employees and clients in a collaborative process producing results we can be proud of. Think Construction strives to maintain low turnover with committed and talented employees.

Job Summary

The Project Manager (PM) is a key part of the leadership team. Working with the principals, field staff and accounting department, the PM is responsible for the successful management of each project from start to finish. The PM is the client's primary contact and is responsible for maintaining the balance between design goals, project schedules, project finances, and client satisfaction.

  • Manage and lead construction projects: coordinate construction efforts while ensuring the ongoing satisfaction of architects, owners, and other clients.

  • Generate and maintain the project’s schedule, budget, and supporting documents (RFIs, Submittals, etc.). Monitor the progress of these to ensure successful delivery of all projects on schedule and on budget.

  • Monitor project financial performance and take appropriate steps to maintain satisfactory performance of the project.

  • Prepare and negotiate all project agreements (based on existing company standard documents); make certain all parties understand the contents and limitations of agreement, subsequent Change Orders, etc.

  • Negotiate project schedule/deadlines with client and take primary responsibility within Think Construction for meeting agreed schedules.

  • Manage site teams (with the site supervisor) and take a lead role in scheduling and allocating resources for the project. Anticipate and be proactive about the needs of each site.

  • Maintain continuous dialogue between principals, site supers and clients, including scheduling and leading team meetings and maintaining project minutes, records and files.

  • Coordinate any outside Project Consultants (engineering, lighting, A/V, etc.).

  • Determine that applicable code issues have been properly reviewed and addressed.

  • Determine that project invoices have been properly vetted, prepared and sent to Bookkeeper. Help prepare Payment Requests.

  • Assist in preparing fee and agreement proposals; participate in other business development efforts as appropriate.

  • Supervise and mentor Assistant Project Managers in all aspects of the job.

 

 

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 7+yrs Project Management experience in high end residential construction in NYC.

  • Thorough understanding of project management fundamentals, including project budgeting and scheduling, financial performance indicators, etc.

  • Deadline-driven critical thinking and ability to identify and articulate critical path issues.

  • Team-oriented and collaborative, articulate, personable, professional, highly productive, and able to deal successfully with clients.

  • Strong sense of self-motivation and follow-through in a complex business environment; mature approach to managing priorities.

Compensation:

Salary range for this position is between $120k-$160K, depending on experience. 

 

Benefits:

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k Plan

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Cooper ARE Scholarship Applications Open

Desiree V Cooper Memorial Scholarship
Helping to increase the number of licensed African-American, women, and people of color architects.

 

 The Desiree V. Cooper (DVC) Memorial Scholarship Foundation celebrates the life and legacy of Desiree V. Cooper by championing the things she was passionate about in her professional career and personal endeavors: providing continual service to her communities and encouraging minorities and women in the advancement of their careers in architecture.

The Foundation is pleased to accept applications for the 2022 DVC Scholarships: The Black Women in Architecture Award, The Harrisburg Memorial Award, and The DC Memorial Award, and the NOMA Award.

All awards will be for the full cost of the ARE exams.

Applications are due Apr 30.

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The Desiree V. Cooper (DVC) Memorial Scholarship Foundation is pleased to accept the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation President’s Grant Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation. This grant will allow the fund to increase the scholarship amounts given in its four categories and fund awards for the next three years. The Washington DC Alumnae Foundation Inc will support administration of this grant.

Press release

If you have any issues submitting or questions about the application, contact the committee at DVCscholarship@gmail.com.

Past Scholarship Recipients and Info

AIANY and nycoba|NOMA Civic Engagement for Emerging Professionals

AIA New York and nycoba|NOMA are now accepting applications for the 2022 AIANY Civic Leadership Program (CLP). CLP focuses on developing skills that benefit designers interested in public service and community engagement, as well as architects who may one day consider a career in elected office. 

 

During the course of the program, ten selected participants will hone their engagement skills via a series of workshops, activities, and events. The program consists of five participant-led development sessions, additional team-building and skills-building sessions, and two public events, all of which contribute to building a framework for engaging with the public realm. The self-led development sessions are researched and planned in partnership by a pair of participants on a topic of their choosing, allowing them to dive deep into one aspect of civic engagement. Session topics may include public interest design, land use and public space, community engagement and relations, public development and infrastructure, and sustainability and resilience. Participants will also be required to plan one of two public-facing events.  

 

After completion of this program, CLP cohorts will have:  

  • Cultivated their leadership skills

  • Developed facilitation and collaboration skills for working with communities that architects, designers, and planners serve

  • Gained awareness of civic issues in NYC and ways to get involved

  • Met and engaged with local political leaders


The deadline to submit applications is Monday, April 25, 2022. CLP is committed to broadening equity, diversity, and inclusion to create a stronger profession. The application is open to all design professionals who have graduated; however, accepted participants must be AIA, Associate AIA, and/or nycoba|NOMA members at the start of the program.   

 AIANY will host two information sessions for members interested in learning more about applying to the Civic Leadership Program:
 
Morning Session, Friday, March 18, 9:00 – 9:45 am
Afternoon Session, Tuesday, April 5, 5:00 – 5:45 pm
 
CLP will culminate with two public events hosted at the Center for Architecture on Thursday, November 3 and Thursday, December 1, 2022.


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About AIA New York
AIA New York is the oldest and largest chapter of the American Institute of Architects with more than 5,500 architect, allied professional, and student members. AIANY is dedicated to three goals: design excellence, public outreach and professional development. www.aiany.org 

About nycoba|NOMA
nycoba|NOMA's mission is to advance the influential voices and promote the quality and excellence of minority design professionals. 

Job Opportunity at Kamen Tall Architects

Kamen Tall Architects is looking for a candidate with experience in facade restoration and adaptive reuse design. Our projects involve historically significant buildings.

The position requires knowledge in design, construction documents, field work and construction administration. 

Kamen Tall Architects is a highly motivated professional team.  We offer a generous paid time off policy, healthcare coverage, dental coverage, a 401k match, and remote work options for full-time employees We work in a supportive studio environment and are accommodating to the individual needs of each employee.  KTA is dedicated to supporting professionals in their career advancement goals. KTA's office is currently functioning remotely apart from site visits that are primarily outdoors. 

Immediate availability is preferred.

Position Requirements:  

We are interested in candidates with a professional degree in architecture or experience in a relevant field.

  • BArch, MArch, or equivalent degree from an accredited U.S. Architecture School is a plus.

  • Talent and passion for restoration and adaptive reuse projects.

  • Certified or willing to become certified to perform scaffold inspections.

  • Ability to develop construction documents based on field exploration and interact directly with clients.

  • Experience with NYC DOB, LPC, and other regulatory agency filings is preferred.

  • Ability to develop details and think critically to solve unforeseen field conditions.

  • Strong organizational.

  • Excellent visual, verbal and written communication skill.

  • Self-motivated and high energy.

  • Ability to work in a collaborative team setting and adapt to office standards.

  • Excellent drawing and sketching skills required.

  • Fluency in AutoCAD is required, fluency in Revit is a plus.

  • Ability to use construction administration software such as PlanGrid is preferred.

  • Ability to use (SketchUp, Rhino, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop) is preferred.

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States. All applicants who are not U.S. citizens must describe their status to work in the United States, including visa type and duration.

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and portfolio/work samples in PDF format to info@kamentallarchitects.com with the subject title “PROJECT MANAGER”.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

No phone calls please.