Post Construction Reviewer

About the role

The ideal candidate should have a background in Architecture, or related field, and possess a thorough understanding and strong knowledge base of New York City Building and Construction codes, as well as Federal, State, and City housing codes and regulations, along with experience in methods and standards for new construction and preservation of multifamily housing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating reviews/inspections of projects in the pipeline.
• Conduct building inspections to verify compliance with applicable accessibility regulations and design standards; and attend field meetings.
• Conduct reviews of drawings/plans, scopes of work, and specifications, prepared by consultants for compliance with New York City Building and Construction Codes, Zoning Resolution, HPD Design Guidelines, and accessibility design standards.
• Engage in research, investigations, studies or examinations related to the architectural functions, real estate, and activities of the Agency.
• Aid in preparing tracking reports and maintaining a well-organized and centralized document management system that tracks the progress of each project throughout the design and construction review process.
• Aid in drafting and developing standards, policies, and procedures, to reinforce accountability of external partners and strengthen compliance with design and construction quality requirements.
• Maintain existing and/or develop new references and resources for effective Program Management/Post Construction Services and compliance, including policy manuals, flowcharts, FAQ’s, and training guides.
• Provide agency design and space planning support as needed, assisting with the coordination and execution of facility and development initiatives.
• Support the development, documentation, and ongoing maintenance of the divisions visual portfolio of development projects.
• Conduct ongoing research for HPD’s new construction and preservation pipeline, identifying external requirements that may impact project milestones, and assist coordination efforts with various agency partners, including city agencies, utility companies, and development teams to assure timely progress of affordable housing projects.
• Aid the Deputy Director of Post-Construction Services in providing guidance and training to new and junior staff on the review/inspection process and the interpretation of federal, state, and local housing codes, regulations, and design guidelines.
• May be called to perform administrative responsibilities for the Post-Construction Services programs in the absence of the Deputy Director of Post-Construction Services.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of full-time experience in reviewing multi-family new construction projects.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, negotiate with diverse technical specialists, apply independent judgment in technical matters, take initiative, and work effectively with others.
• Excellent trade base knowledge and familiarity with New York City government and housing issues.
• Proficient in the operation of AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor or a Master of Architecture degree that is the first professional degree in architecture from an accredited college; or
• A Bachelor of Science degree in architecture that is the first four years of a five-year first professional degree program in architecture from an accredited college and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in architectural work; or
• A valid New York State Registration as an Architect.

Preferred Skills

• Willing and able to conduct field work and inspections.
• Thorough knowledge in all areas of architecture, design, and construction, including City, State, and Federal regulations and procedures, and methods and standards for new construction of multi-family housing.
• Excellent writing, interpersonal, organizational, communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, coordinate multiple projects, and deal with complex construction issues.

Benefits

None specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.