Supervisor, CPM L-3 for the Division of Emergency Operations and Enhanced Enforcement Division (EOD) Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP)

City of New York•New York, NY

1d•$83,743 - $96,305•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) oversees housing standards across New York City and works to build and preserve affordable housing, protect tenants from harassment and displacement, and hold landlords accountable. The role is in the Office of Enforcement and Neighborhood Services’ Emergency Operations and Enhanced Enforcement Division (EOD), Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP). AEP identifies the 250 most distressed multiple dwellings citywide each year and can arrange repairs and bill landlords when owners fail to act. As a Construction Project Manager (CPM) L-3/Supervisor, the employee oversees AEP construction repairs, supervises and trains construction project managers, and supports the AEP Director with reports and analysis. The role includes reviewing inspections, system-replacement recommendations, scopes of work, construction plans, permits, contractor payment requisitions, and change orders; monitoring construction for compliance with plans, specifications, laws, and regulations; and addressing emergency repair violations. Duties also include hazardous-materials assessment work, potentially performing dust-wipe sampling, and attending tenant-landlord meetings. The position includes fieldwork in any of New York City’s five boroughs and may involve late evenings, weekends, or a flexible schedule. Employees assigned to supervise asbestos removal or lead abatement must use required protective clothing and respiratory protection and meet regulatory and medical requirements. Candidates may receive agency training as an EPA Certified Lead Inspector within four months of employment. Only permanent Construction Project Managers or candidates who have passed Construction Project Manager exam #5058 or #6040 will be considered. The posting lists a salary band of $90,000 to $100,000 and compensation of USD 83,743 to USD 96,305.

Requirements

Only permanent Construction Project Managers or candidates who have passed Construction Project Manager exam #5058 or #6040 will be considered.
Meet the Construction Project Manager qualification requirements through one of the listed education and experience pathways. These include a high school diploma and five years of qualifying construction project management or inspection experience on projects costing at least $300,000 per year; or qualifying combinations of that experience with a relevant bachelor’s degree, professional license, or education credits.
For Assignment Level III, have two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience in Construction Project Manager Assignment Levels I and II, or two additional years of qualifying construction project management or inspection experience as described in the qualifications.
Possess a valid New York State motor vehicle driver license at appointment and maintain it throughout employment; the license must have no restrictions that preclude job performance. Moving violations, license suspension, or an accident record may result in disqualification.
For each construction project worked on, specify the project description, time period, type of work performed, and money allotted.
Be able to climb stairs and ladders and perform extensive walking and on-site inspections at occupied buildings and properties undergoing construction or rehabilitation while following safety procedures.
Employees assigned to supervise asbestos removal or lead abatement must use protective clothing, a respirator, and a mask and meet applicable regulatory and medical requirements.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of NYC building regulations and housing codes, including applicable NYC Department of Environmental Protection regulations, Title 15, Chapter 1 of the Rules of the City of New York, and relevant HPD requirements.
Ability to coordinate and oversee building rehabilitation, repair, and renovation projects for compliance with contract requirements, approved plans, schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, scopes of work, cost estimates, and project schedules.
Ability to coordinate with contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, property owners, and other stakeholders to resolve construction issues and support timely completion.
Experience conducting construction site inspections, documenting deficiencies, monitoring corrective actions, and verifying work against approved specifications and applicable codes.
General knowledge of construction, masonry, roofing, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, structural, and building-envelope systems.
Strong organizational, communication, documentation, and time-management skills, including preparing inspection reports, tracking milestones, maintaining project records, and monitoring contractor performance.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access for project tracking, correspondence, reporting, and record management.
Familiarity with asbestos, lead-based paint, mold assessment, and environmental and worker-safety requirements for occupied buildings and construction sites.
Possession of an Asbestos Investigator, Asbestos Project Monitor, Mold Assessor, or EPA Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor license or certification.
Ability to speak and read more than one language to facilitate communication with residents, contractors, property representatives, and other stakeholders.
Candidates may be trained as an EPA Certified Lead Inspector through the Agency within four months of employment.

Responsibilities

Oversee and monitor construction jobs performed by HPD contractors for AEP repairs.
Supervise and train construction project managers.
Assist the AEP Director with developing and creating AEP reports and analyses.
Review and approve building-wide inspections and system-replacement recommendations for AEP buildings.
Review scopes of work for AEP repair orders.
Ensure emergency repair violations for AEP buildings are corrected properly and on time.
Obtain and review construction plans and coordinate with City agencies to confirm required plans have been filed and permits obtained.
Direct inspections and monitor AEP jobs to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
Ensure acceptable abatement methods and equipment are used and that work complies with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Perform hazardous-materials assessment work using XRF equipment and analyze laboratory reports.
May perform dust-wipe sampling using Department-approved protocols for clearance and re-occupancy.
Review and approve contractors’ payment requisitions and change orders.
Attend AEP/HPD tenant-landlord meetings.