Design Build Project Manager
About The Position
At The Douglaston Companies, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that great ideas come from working together, sharing perspectives, and supporting one another to achieve common goals. We’re excited to announce an opportunity for a Design Build Project Manager to join our dynamic team. Why Choose The Douglaston Companies? Continuous Learning and Development: Your growth matters to us. We offer ongoing professional development through in-person and virtual training programs designed to sharpen your skills and help you thrive. Community Commitment: We don’t just build properties—we build communities. Our team actively gives back, creating meaningful impact and building a better tomorrow, together. Career Advancement: This isn’t just a job, it’s a career. We invest in your personal and professional growth because we know that when our people succeed, we all succeed. Back to the role: What you will do: Douglaston Development is seeking a talented Project Manager to manage the construction-phase execution of a largescale, multiphase, multi-year public housing Comprehensive Modernization project. This role is an outward-facing representative of the Design-Builder to the public housing agency and its affiliated construction management and oversight teams. The ideal candidate will bring approximately 5 years of experience in some combination of: design-build delivery, construction administration, design and engineering, rehabilitation, and NYCHA projects. They should excel at navigating complex agency relationships, be comfortable communicating across internal teams and with external clients and consultants. They should be comfortable owning the execution of complex workstreams that require stress-testing assumptions, delivering clear communication, aligning teams, documenting detailed work, and producing results that advance the construction project.
Requirements
- 5 – 7 years of experience in some combination of: design-build delivery, construction administration, design and engineering, rehabilitation, and NYCHA projects.
- Proven experience in contract administration, including requisitions, change management, claims resolution, and compliance tracking
- Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings (architectural, MEP, civil) and coordinate field resolution efforts is required
- Passion for accuracy and details patient when communicating complex topics to diverse stakeholders
- Must be present in construction trailer in Harlem daily.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with federal housing requirements, accessibility standards (UFAS/504), and phased turnover strategies preferred
Responsibilities
- Overall project management
- Serve as a key Douglaston Development representative of the Design-Builder to NYCHA, STV, and AECOM.
- Represent the Design-Builder at weekly coordination meetings, construction progress reviews, and other recurring sessions with NYCHA and other agencies.
- Arrange, strategize, and issue agendas and minutes for one-off meetings as required.
- Project Finances
- Assist in requisition and payment application processes on behalf of the Design-Builder, in coordination with the General Contractor, ensuring submission accuracy, required backup, and timely delivery to NYCHA.
- Assist with change order and allowance use administration, including preparing backup materials from subcontractors and consultants.
- Relocation and Resident Engagement
- Community Operator Design and Relocation Advancement
- Design and Soft Cost Management
- Hazardous Material Reporting
- Other responsibilities as assigned by management
Benefits
- Health benefits package including medical, dental & vision plans
- Financial wellness perks to set you up for success - such as 401(k), FSA & HSA, employer-paid life insurance (basic- with option to purchase more); paid leave & disability programs.
- Pet insurance for our furry family
- Mental health resources, such as counseling, are available to our team members
- Time off- Paid Vacation time, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick days
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition & certification Reimbursement
- Hybrid work schedule with 4 days in office and 1 day remote (subject to your work location and role). Ask our recruiting team for more information!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
