Director of Project Management

$135,000 - $145,000/Yr

Akam Associates - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Director of Project Management at Akam Associates Inc. is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing complex capital improvement projects for residential and commercial Boards. This position advocates for clients, ensuring effective communication and coordination between Boards, residents, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle. The role emphasizes the importance of strong project management practices to save time and money while delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain a list of project leads across the portfolio.
• Assist with management new business pitches to provide an overview of the ancillary services of PMG to the benefit of potential clients.
• Schedule and lead weekly meetings with the PMG team.
• Assign projects and provide support to project managers as needed to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.
• Maintain high standards of building board and resident communications to manage expectations surrounding large capital projects.
• Maintain high standards of communication and coordination between Boards, residents, and vendors throughout the course of a project.
• Assist Boards with the sourcing and vetting AEC vendors.
• Track project schedules, client billing, and quarterly with a focus on sustainable growth.
• Create new efficiencies and protocols to ensure consistent service.
• Review vendor contracts and ensure proper insurance is in place for all projects.
• Assist with after-hours emergencies on an as needed basis and serve as a resource for Management Executives at this time.

Requirements

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve issues.
• Ability to track multiple projects & meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel Office Suite and SharePoint.
• Able to work independently and be a team player.
• Knowledge of standard project architectural project management practices including SD, DD, CD, CA.
• Knowledge of standard AIA contracts and time/money tracking, payment, & adjustment procedures.
• Knowledge of regulatory agencies and protocols preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with DOBNOW, DOB BIS, HPD, LPC, Local Laws.
• Familiarity with software including: Yardi, AVID, SiteCompli, & InCheck.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Employee discount