Expeditor NYC Building Code Compliance

CAFCO Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid PTO 120 hours

8 holidays

Health, vision and dental insurance

401K

Pre-tax benefits

Job summary

CAFCO Group seeks an experienced Expeditor to perform technical and administrative tasks related to the review of New York City permits for the NYC School Construction Authority (SCA).

The role involves managing permit filing and approvals with City agencies, ensuring document completeness and compliance with NYC Building Code, and supporting timely delivery of capital construction projects across NYC public schools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited program.
• Three (3) years of full-time experience reviewing construction documents, zoning compliance, filing and facilitating permit approvals, and researching property status with NYC agencies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NYC Department of Buildings permit filing procedures and building code requirements.
• Experience working with Plan Examiners and City agency review processes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple permit submissions simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with NYC DOB online portals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review documents submitted for City required building and other permits for completeness and accuracy.
• Provide support to permit applicants in completing the filing procedure with various City agencies.
• Deliver documents to various City agencies for data entry, review, and/or approval.
• Work closely with Plan Examiners in reviewing documents for compliance with NYC Building Code.
• Research existing building status from City records at various agencies.
• Track permit status, approvals, and outstanding items to ensure timely project delivery.
• Maintain organized records of all permit submissions, approvals, and correspondence.
• Coordinate with Project Officers and construction teams regarding permit requirements and status updates.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Research property status

DOB permit filing knowledge

Plan Examiners collaboration

Microsoft Office

NYC DOB portals familiarity

Education

GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

DOB online portals

Job description

CAFCO Group seeks an experienced Expeditor to perform technical and administrative tasks related to the review of New York City permits on behalf of the New York City School Construction Authority (SCA). The successful candidate will manage the permit filing and approval process with various City agencies, ensure document completeness and compliance with NYC Building Code, and support the timely delivery of capital construction projects across the City's public school system.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) from an accredited program
• Three (3) years of full-time experience performing construction document review, zoning compliance, filing and facilitating permit approval, and researching property status with NYC agencies
• Demonstrated knowledge of NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) permit filing procedures and building code requirements
• Experience working with Plan Examiners and City agency review processes
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple permit submissions simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with NYC DOB online portals preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Review documents submitted for City required building and other permits for completeness and accuracy
• Provide support to permit applicants in completing the filing procedure with various City agencies
• Deliver documents to various City agencies for data entry, review, and/or approval
• Work closely with Plan Examiners in reviewing documents for compliance with NYC Building Code
• Research existing building status from City records at various agencies
• Track permit status, approvals, and outstanding items to ensure timely project delivery
• Maintain organized records of all permit submissions, approvals, and correspondence
• Coordinate with Project Officers and construction teams regarding permit requirements and status updates
• Perform other related tasks as assigned

Work Environment

• Combination of professional office and NYC agency field visits
• Construction industry focus — NYC public school capital projects
• Fast-paced environment requiring strong organizational and time management skills

Benefit Package

• Paid PTO: 120 hours (3 weeks)
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Health, vision and dental insurance
• 401K
• Pre-tax benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: "CAFCO Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law."

As a certified M/WBE firm, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace while maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws and regulations.

CAFCO Group participates in E-Verify and performs background checks in accordance with NY Article 23-A and applicable laws.

CAFCO Group is not sponsoring visa H-1B at this time