RAND has built a staff of skilled and conscientious engineers, architects, and other professionals committed to performing exceptional work. To continue our growth and provide quality service to our clients, we continually search for talented candidates.
Among the many attractions of working at RAND are a comprehensive benefits package that features a health, dental, and vision plan; a 401(k) retirement plan with company match; an employee stock plan; life insurance; long-term disability; educational opportunities and professional development; transit and parking exemptions; a recreational room; an exercise facility; on-site yoga; basketball team; book club; and opportunities to volunteer in charitable activities through our RAND Gives Back program.
Available Positions
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:
Project Manager - Facade & Roofing
RAND is seeking a highly motivated technical professional to assist with project management on a variety of exciting projects.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Identify new work opportunities and inform Client Services of potential projects with new or current clients.
- Provide overall administrative and technical management management support on new facade/roofing opportunities from RAND proposal preparation through final acceptance by the client, including Board Meetings and interviews.
- Establish project objectives, budgets, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy; provide coordination of project designs with other disciplines
- Examine building exterior envelopes (visually & hands-on), develop work scopes, and provide budget projections.
- Prepare construction documents and details to address all deficiencies in accordance with DOB and LPC requirements/guidelines.
- Conduct contractor bid solicitations/reviews.
- Perform construction observation and special inspections, issue site visit reports, special inspection reports, and follow through with the correction of all deficiencies.
- Establish an on-going dialogue with LPC, if applicable.
- Create and maintain project schedules, issue change orders, review payment applications and oversee completion of project close-out, including DOB/LPC permit signoffs.
- Actively monitor project budgets to ensure profitability, and develop/maintain client relationships.
Education and/or Experience:
Master of Architecture/Bachelor of Architecture/Bachelor of Science in Architecture/Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering; or 3 to 5 years’ experience in inspecting building exterior envelopes and subsequently designing and administering exterior repair/roofing projects; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Requirements:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated mastery in: estimating, scheduling, budgeting/cost control, construction observation, client relationship, interpersonal skills.
- Strong interpersonal communication, organization and leadership skills, as well as ability to train others and monitor their work for quality and completeness.
- Applicants must be well versed in all facets of building exterior envelope, weatherproofing, masonry repair, historic preservation, landmarks and roofing projects, as well as FISP inspections and reports.
- New York buildings experience.
Salary:
$70,000 to $110,000
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will not be accepted.
Applicants should apply online and upload their resume, cover letter, portfolio, and writing samples.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer for our MEP team. Candidate should have experience in HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and Fire Protection Systems.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Review plans
- Prepare written reports and studies
- Interact with clients
- Administer MEP upgrade projects
- Prepare renderings and supporting graphics for project presentations
- Develop design and technical solutions through all phases of a project, from feasibility to construction documentation
- Conduct site visits during the construction phase
- Design and specify HVAC, plumbing, electrical and fire protection systems
- Provide timely analytical solutions to evaluate mechanical configurations from a structural viewpoint
- Conduct verification/benchmarking of analytical results to test data/instrumentation
- Determine HVAC load, specs, sizing equipment, ductwork, and piping
Education and Experience:
5 years of experience in residential and commercial projects, particularly multi-family buildings.
Job Requirements:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to produce and manage a project from programming through design and construction administration, in a team environment
- Experience with construction administration of projects, including shop drawings review, site visits and reports
- Mechanical design
Salary:
$90,000 to $140,000
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will not be accepted.
Applicants should apply online and upload their resume, cover letter, portfolio, and writing samples.
Building Envelope Project Engineer/FISP Inspector
We are actively seeking a highly motivated technical professional to assist with project management on a variety of exciting projects.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Identify new work opportunities and inform Client Services of potential projects with new or current clients.
- Provide overall administrative and technical management support on new facade/roofing opportunities from RAND proposal preparation through final acceptance by client.
- Establish project objectives, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy; provide coordination of project designs with other disciplines.
- Examine building exterior envelopes, develop work scopes and provide budget projections.
- Experience in FISP Inspections/Building Envelope Inspection
- Prepare construction documents and details to address all deficiencies in accordance with DOB and LPC requirements/guidelines.
- Conduct contractor bid solicitations/reviews.
- Perform construction observation and special inspections, issue site visit reports, and establish on-going dialogue with LPC, if applicable
- Create and maintain project schedules, issue change orders, review payment applications and oversee completion of project close-out.
- Actively monitor project budgets to ensure profitability, and develop/maintain client relationships.
Education and Experience:
4-Year Degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering; or 3 to 5 years’ experience in designing and administering exterior repair/roofing projects; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Requirements:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated mastery in: estimating, scheduling, budgeting/cost control, construction observation, client relationship, interpersonal skills.
- Strong interpersonal communication, organization and leadership skills, as well as ability to train others and monitor their work for quality and completeness.
- Applicants must be well versed in all facets of building exterior envelope, weatherproofing, masonry repair, historic preservation, landmarks and roofing projects, as well as FISP inspections and reports.
- New York experience.
Salary:
$75,000 to $130,000
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will not be accepted.
Applicants should apply online and upload their resume, cover letter, portfolio, and writing samples.