Project Manager

Job Description

ABOUT US:

Dair Development is a full-service real estate development, asset management, and advisory company. Currently, we are involved in the development and construction of over 2 million square feet and 1,500 residential unit across the united states.

OPPORTUNITY:

Dair Development is seeking a construction project manager with an architecture/engineering/construction background to assist in financial and technical disciplines of our construction projects from start to finish. You will schedule, plan, forecast, and manage all activities to assure project accuracy and quality from conception to completion.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Serve as primary point of contact on construction advisory projects on behalf of debt and equity investors 
• Produce monthly project status reports to Ownership or Lenders and direct daily client communication
• Conduct periodic site visits to monitor construction, review contractors' requisitions for payment and recommend the release of construction funds
• Construction management and administration (managing RFI’s, Submittals, Shop Drawings, Change Orders, etc.)
• Oversee the construction administration of the project architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and tenants. Keep and maintain detailed records of construction administration duties.
• Review of drawings and design details for completeness and best practices.
• Review and assess construction + design schedules and agreements
• Review, process and manage monthly contracts requisitions, payment applications, change orders and other contractual management requirements.
• Responsible for purchase orders, budget adherence, and all project-related costs
• Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements.
• Create, maintain and coordinate project schedules.
• Manage single or multiple projects at various stages of development.
• Coordinate, manage and negotiate with different municipalities all permits requirements and jurisdictional approvals. Observe general compliance of as-built conditions with the contract drawings and specifications.
• Review construction schedules, trade payment breakdowns, job cost reports, and payment requisitions.
• Establish and communicate deadlines for project completion.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
• 3-6 years of experience in construction administration, architecture, engineering, construction management or similar experience.
• Detail oriented, strong aptitude in computer skills, communication skills and grammatical skills
• Knowledge of the local permitting process and construction delivery methods and Agreements.
• Familiarity with construction best practices, general building codes.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook and MS Project
• Must be fluent in English (Required)
• Initiative / Self- Motivation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• This role will required to be either onsite or in office (Midtown, NYC)