DOB Expediter / Junior Project Manager, Plumbing & Fire Protection

Cobalt Recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits package

Paid time off

Long-term growth path

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment in The Bronx, NY is seeking a DOB Expediter / Junior Project Manager to own the permitting and inspection process for the team. You will file and track permits with the NYC Department of Buildings, manage inspection sign-offs, and support field supervisors and project managers as needed.

The role requires 1–3+ years in construction permitting or expediting, familiarity with DOB filing, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of experience in permitting, expediting, or project coordination in plumbing, fire protection, or mechanical trades
• Working knowledge of NYC Department of Buildings permit filing processes
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Comfortable managing a high volume of permits, filings, and inspection reports
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and general office software

Responsibilities

• File permits and LAAs with the NYC Department of Buildings for plumbing and fire protection projects
• Schedule inspections and manage sign-off for permits and LAAs
• Own close-out documentation for all permitted projects
• Submit field inspection and testing reports (NFPA 25, etc.)
• Manage legalization process for plumbing and fire protection work scopes
• Open and manage DOB, Con Edison, and National Grid gas emergency cases
• Support field supervisors and project managers in a project management capacity
• Visit DOB offices and job sites as needed
• Support senior leadership with internal filings and special projects

Skills

DOB permit filing

Project coordination

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

DOB NOW

NFPA 25

Job description

Salary: USD90000 - USD125000 per annum

Location: The Bronx, NY

Job Type: Full-time, in-person

Industry: Mechanical / Plumbing & Fire Protection Service Contracting

Pay: $90,000 - $125,000 per year, commensurate with experience

A mechanical service company in the Bronx, specializing in plumbing and fire protection for commercial and residential buildings, is hiring a DOB Expediter / Junior Project Manager to own the permitting and inspection process for the team. You'll file and track permits and alteration applications with the NYC Department of Buildings, manage inspection sign-offs and violation removal, and step in to support field supervisors and project managers as needed. This is a highly organized, detail-driven seat at the center of how work actually gets approved and closed out.

Responsibilities

• File permits and Limited Alteration Applications (LAAs) with the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) for plumbing and fire protection projects
• Schedule inspections and manage sign-off for those permits and LAAs
• Own close-out documentation for all permitted projects
• Collect, catalog, and submit field inspection and testing reports, including NFPA 25 sprinkler/standpipe inspections, annual fire pump testing, PRV testing, dry valve testing, LL152 gas inspections, and DEP backflow testing
• Manage the legalization process for plumbing and fire protection work scopes as needed
• Open and manage DOB, Con Edison, and National Grid gas emergency cases
• Own FDNY violation removal and scheduling
• Support field supervisors and project managers in a project management capacity
• Visit DOB offices and job sites as needed
• Support senior leadership with internal filings and special projects

Required Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of experience in construction permitting, expediting, or project coordination, ideally in plumbing, fire protection, or mechanical trades
• Working knowledge of NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) permit filing and processes
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Comfortable managing a high volume of permits, filings, and inspection reports at once
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and general office software

Preferred

• Familiarity with DOB NOW, FDNY CIS, or similar municipal filing portals
• Experience with NFPA 25, DEP backflow testing, or LL152 gas inspection requirements
• Prior exposure to project management functions such as scheduling or field support
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience

Compensation and Benefits

• $90,000 - $125,000 per year, commensurate with experience
• Company benefits package
• Paid time off
• Long-term growth path within an established mechanical service contractor