Design Associate - Facade & Roofing Department

About RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC

Established in 1987, RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC is a Manhattan-based, employee-owned firm of over 115 professionals. We specialize in designing, specifying, and managing restoration, upgrade, and adaptive reuse initiatives for property owners, managers, and cooperative and condominium boards.

Life at RAND

As a company owned by its employees, RAND prioritizes its people and fosters their success through a robust benefits package:

• Medical, dental, and company-sponsored vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plans with company matching contributions
• Long-term disability and life insurance coverage
• Transit and parking assistance for convenient commuting
• On-site fitness facilities and wellness programs such as yoga classes
• Continuous professional development and opportunities for career advancement
• Incentives for employee referrals
• RAND Certified Project Management Program
• Engaging company culture featuring team activities, celebrations, and festive holiday parties

RAND has been recognized repeatedly as one of Crain's New York Business Top 100 Places to Work in NYC, including in 2025.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop detailed scopes of work and corresponding budgets for projects
• Evaluate plans, diagrams, field notes, and sample materials to define material specifications for construction
• Create technical descriptions specifying material properties, characteristics, and performance criteria
• Prepare detailed lists, sketches, drawings, and photographs to clearly illustrate specified materials and assembly processes
• Conduct and assist with fieldwork to collect site-specific information and coordinate with manufacturers
• Assemble and manage bid packages for solicitation purposes
• Serve as communication liaison between the project manager and various team members to gather all necessary information for bid documents
• Prepare and review contract-related documents such as addenda, change orders, and other bid package materials
• Review submittals, shop drawings, and proposed material substitutions
• Maintain both digital and physical libraries of material samples
• Assist with preparation, review, and submission of Landmark Preservation Commission (LPC) applications and material approval processes

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or equivalent
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and perform well under tight deadlines with strong organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members, clients, and vendors
• Pursuit of professional licenses or certifications is advantageous
• Positive, proactive attitude with proven teamwork capabilities
• Strong work ethic, accuracy, autonomy, and accountability for one’s work
• Self-driven with interest in growing professionally and assuming greater responsibilities

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is between $55,000 and $65,000, based in-office in New York, NY.