Senior Design Reviewer (Mechanical)

City of New York • New York, NY

9d • $62,407 - $108,150 • Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Public Buildings, Architecture and Engineering Unit seeks a Senior Design Reviewer (Mechanical-HVAC) experienced in heating, ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing, fire protection and energy conservation. Reporting to the Director and Deputy Directors of the Engineering Unit, the selected candidate will be responsible for project scope development; existing conditions surveys and forensic analysis; the review of design and construction documents prepared by consultants; the preparation and review of documents and construction administration for in-house design projects; coordinating design reviews with architectural and engineering staff; and providing technical analysis of project design quality issues. The selected candidate must be thoroughly knowledgeable of design principles, industry best practices, building codes, project delivery methodologies, and the latest technologies and innovations in the field. The selected candidate will interface with sponsors, consultants, contractors, project managers, and other technical staff.

Requirements

• Seven years of full-time satisfactory experience working at a construction trade or working as an inspector of construction, hoists and rigging, plumbing, boilers, or elevators; at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial or administrative capacity
• At least two years of experience, as described above, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial or administrative capacity, and a license as a professional engineer or registered architect issued pursuant to the education law
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above
• All candidates must have at least 2 years of experience as described above, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial or administrative capacity
• One year of experience will be credited for each year of apprenticeship in the construction trades or building inspection up to a maximum of three years of the general experience
• Education towards a degree in architecture, architectural technology, construction management, engineering, engineering technology, or a related field from an accredited college or university will be credited on the basis of 30 credits for one year of experience, up to a maximum of four years of the general experience
• One year of experience will be credited for each year of formal training or education in a field of study relevant to the construction trades up to a maximum of two years of the general experience
• Currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.)

Nice To Haves

• Thoroughly knowledgeable of design principles, industry best practices, building codes, project delivery methodologies, and the latest technologies and innovations in the field.

Responsibilities

• Project scope development
• Existing conditions surveys and forensic analysis
• Review of design and construction documents prepared by consultants
• Preparation and review of documents and construction administration for in-house design projects
• Coordinating design reviews with architectural and engineering staff
• Providing technical analysis of project design quality issues

Benefits

• The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree