A/E Exterior Envelope Specialist

Ymfphilly; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ymfphilly in New York City seeks an experienced Architect or Civil/Structural Engineer to lead exterior envelope inspections, prepare diagnostic reports for NYC FISP filings, and coordinate with clients, staff, and agency reps.

The role includes drafting repair and replacement plans for facades, roofs, and windows, reviewing contractor payments and change orders, and ensuring compliance with NYC ECC, DOB NOW, and LPC filings.

Qualifications

• Exterior envelope inspection expertise and specialized knowledge in facade assessment.
• Coordination and communication with staff, clients, agency reps, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct exterior condition surveys and prepare diagnostic reports for NYC Facade Inspection and Safety Program filings.
• Prepare plans and specifications for repair/replacement of facades, roofs, windows and related components.
• Coordinate and communicate with staff, clients, agency reps, and contractors.
• Inspect and report on quality, progress and completion of construction work; review payments and change orders.
• Determine and apply NYC ECC code requirements and prepare NYC-LPC filings.

Skills

Exterior envelope inspection

Project coordination

Education

Architecture or Civil/Structural Engineering Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conduct exterior condition surveys and prepare diagnostic reports, especially for NYC Facade Inspection and Safety Program, including processing of TR6, FISP 2 & 3 filings and related status reports for sidewalk shed extensions.
• Prepare plans and specifications for projects involving repair and/or replacement of exterior envelope including facades, roofs, windows and related components. Prepare project-specific details to effectively remedy all conditions evidencing defective construction or deterioration caused by age and weathering.
• Actively interact, coordinate, lead and/or participate in face to face, zoom and written online communication, with our staff, clients, owner or agency reps. and contractors.
• Inspect and report on quality, progress and completion of construction work. Review contractor payment applications and/or change order requests.
• Determine and apply applicable code requirements especially concerning NYC ECC.
• Prepare documentation and filings for NYC-LPC applications.

Qualifications

• Architecture or Civil/Structural Engineering Degree. Must have substantial experience and specialized knowledge, skills and prior track record in the field of exterior envelope inspection, diagnosis, remedial repair and replacement. Preference will be given to those who are most familiar with protocol and compliance for the NYC Facade Inspection & Safety Program including related filings on DOB NOW and LPC Portico. Experience working on projects for NYC and NYS public agencies is desirable.