NYC DOB Filing Specialist & Permit Expeditor

Rimkus Consulting Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Short/Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

Rimkus Consulting Group is seeking a NYC DOB Filing Representative / Expeditor to coordinate filings with the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB), review objections, and secure approvals. The role focuses on thorough knowledge of DOB NOW: Build, BIS, and regulatory processes to keep projects on track within five boroughs.

Responsibilities include filing ALT/NB applications, resolving violations, attending hearings, and liaising with RA/PE to submit corrected plans while managing permits and

Qualifications

• DOB NOW: familiarity with BIS and DOB NOW portals for title history searches.
• Deep knowledge of NYC Building Code, Zoning Resolution, and OATH/ECB rules.
• Experience filing architectural/engineering projects and clearing NYC violations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and submit Alteration (ALT), New Building (NB), and other applications using DOB NOW: Build and eFiling.
• Research and resolve NYC DOB violations, OATH/ECB summonses, DOT citations, and FDNY orders.
• Prepare Certificates of Correction, attend hearings, and coordinate penalties mitigation and payments.
• Review examiner objections with RA/PE and coordinate corrected plans submission.
• Attend appointments with DOB plan examiners and city agencies to advocate approvals and dismissals.
• Secure initial work permits, track expirations, and renewals for contractors.
• Coordinate sign-offs, resolve Stop Work Orders, schedule inspections, and obtain LOA/CO.

Skills

DOB Registration

Violation Research

Code Expertise

Platform Proficiency

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's/Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning

Job description

Rimkus Consulting Group is seeking a NYC DOB Filing Representative / Expeditor to coordinate filings with the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB), review objections, and secure approvals. The role focuses on thorough knowledge of DOB NOW: Build, BIS, and regulatory processes to keep projects on track within five boroughs.

Responsibilities include filing ALT/NB applications, resolving violations, attending hearings, and liaising with RA/PE to submit corrected plans while managing permits and