Facility ADA Assessor

New York City, NY • Queens, NY

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About The Position

The selected Project Manager will assist with interpreting and applying the 2010 ADA Standards, Chapter 11 of the NYC Building Code, as well as other applicable federal, state, and local statutes and regulations that pertain to accessibility. This position will work closely with Public Buildings Front-End Planning Unit, to assist with the project initiation process through well-developed planning and review of client needs and existing conditions, resulting in the creation of Front-End Planning Reports. This includes conducting surveys of existing buildings, and meetings with client agencies and other DDC staff. Duties may also include performing reviews of outside design consultants' work, participating in interagency meetings with design consultants and internal DDC staff, and conducting weekly construction site visits to assess the level of ADA/ Accessibility compliance.

Requirements

• A valid New York State Registration as an Architect.
• At least one year of experience as a major contributor or project leader on a complex project within the last three years.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant design and construction experience pertaining to accessibility.
• Expertise in both the 2010 ADA Standards and Chapter 11 of the NYC Building Code.
• Ability to communicate highly specialized and technical information to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to work in both a collaborative environment and independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with interpreting and applying the 2010 ADA Standards and Chapter 11 of the NYC Building Code.
• Work closely with Public Buildings Front-End Planning Unit for project initiation.
• Conduct surveys of existing buildings.
• Meet with client agencies and other DDC staff.
• Create Front-End Planning Reports.
• Review outside design consultants' work.
• Participate in interagency meetings with design consultants and internal DDC staff.
• Conduct weekly construction site visits to assess ADA/Accessibility compliance.

Benefits

• Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees