Deputy Director-MEP Review

About the role

The Division of Building and Land Development Services (BLDS) within the Office of Development (OOD) oversees the MEP unit responsible for reviewing, designing, and monitoring the installation of mechanical systems for both newly-constructed and rehabilitated multi-family buildings. This role involves coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to address complex conditions in existing buildings and support effective project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the MEP Unit and undertake the review of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and sprinkler plans and contract documents, submitted by private architects and engineers, to assure compliance with industry design standards and pertinent codes, including the New York City Building Code, ASHRAE, New York City Energy Conservation Code, and Enterprise Green Communities.
• Affirm that industry and energy-efficient standards are being met or exceeded in the design of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and sprinkler systems.
• Attend design consultations with internal and external stakeholders and provide technical MEP feedback on proposed design and scope of work.
• Conduct field surveys and inspections of existing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and sprinkler systems, assist in determining the scope of work, cost estimates, and provide recommendations for repair and/or systems replacement.
• Monitor the installation of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and sprinkler systems during the construction/alteration of multi-family buildings to ensure conformance of work to approved plans, contract specifications, industry standards and pertinent codes, and timely adherence to the proposed construction schedule.
• Review scopes of work for mechanical systems for errors and omissions.
• Perform thorough and systematic research on mechanical systems by obtaining, reviewing and analyzing pertinent information, documentation and consulting appropriate parties to successfully resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare contract documents for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and sprinkler systems in multiple dwelling and city-owned buildings.
• Prepare accurate, organized and comprehensive reports pertaining to engineering matters.
• Engage in research, investigations, studies and analysis related to engineering functions of the Agency.
• Cook up with consultants, developers, and internal program staff to resolve MEP-related issues in rehabilitation and preservation projects involving existing building systems.

Requirements

Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; and a valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment. A masters degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be substituted for one year of the mechanical engineering experience required in "1" above.