Plan Examiner, Sidewalk Shed and Construction Progress Monitoring

City of New York•New York, NY

7h•$81,743 - $94,005•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Chief Plan Examiner or Assistant Chief Plan Examiner of the Sidewalk and Construction Progress Monitoring Unit, the Plan Examiner performs detail-oriented engineering or architectural analysis of building structures and facades, and examines plans and construction documents for building repairs under the Department of Buildings’ jurisdiction. The position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week under the Remote Work Pilot Program.

Requirements

Possess a valid New York State Professional Engineer’s license or be registered as an Architect.
Meet one of the following experience and education pathways: (1) four years of full-time satisfactory experience in architecture, civil engineering, or mechanical engineering involving building design, building construction, or building equipment systems design, including two years in building design or building equipment systems design; or (2) a master’s degree or higher in civil engineering or mechanical engineering, or a five-year Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture from an accredited college, and three years of the specified full-time satisfactory experience, including two years in building design or building equipment systems design.

Responsibilities

Examine plans, designs, specifications, and construction documents for building repairs for compliance with NYC Construction Codes.
Review Façade Inspection & Safety Program (FISP) compliance reports and other local-law filings and documents in DOB NOW Safety as needed for audit reviews.
Prepare objections in accordance with the Construction Code and applicable rules, regulations, and legislation concerning proposed building repairs.
Request inspections by DOB inspectorial staff in DOB NOW Build.
Meet with owners, Registered Design Professionals, and permitted licensed General Contractors to discuss project status and compliance with codes, laws, rules, bulletins, and enforcement initiatives for application approvals and permits.
Prepare reports and recommendations on approval or denial of LL 51 of 2025 extension requests, as needed.
Perform fieldwork to assess structural stability and safety onsite, as needed.
Represent the Department as an expert and fact witness in technical and policy matters in legal proceedings, court proceedings, depositions, and OATH court, as needed.
Issue violations and Commissioner orders to owners and Registered Design Professionals.
Maintain service levels and backlog as set by the Chief Plan Examiner.
Support Engineering Services division cross-training, incident response, special assignments, and project management as directed.
Perform additional duties and projects as needed.