NYC Permitting & Approvals Expeditor

Gilbane Building Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gilbane University training

Profit-sharing/401k

Job summary

Gilbane Building is seeking an Expeditor to manage permit review, filing, and tracking with New York City agencies for the New York School Construction Authority. This office-based role supports project compliance and timely processing at the SCA Headquarters.

You will coordinate with plan examiners, agencies, and project teams, ensuring accurate documentation and efficient approvals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience performing construction document review, zoning compliance reviews, permit filing activities, approval tracking, and researching property status records.

Responsibilities

• Review permit applications, filings, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness prior to submission.
• Guide applicants and project stakeholders through filing procedures and agency requirements.
• Coordinate the delivery and submission of documents to various city agencies for review and approval.
• Partner closely with Plan Examiners and agency representatives to facilitate code compliance and approval processes.
• Research and monitor permit, approval, and status information through city agency records and databases.
• Track submissions and approvals to ensure timely processing and resolution of outstanding issues.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to permitting and regulatory activities.
• Perform additional administrative and project support duties as assigned.

Skills

NYC permitting knowledge

Organizational skills

Documentation management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Online permitting systems

Job description

Gilbane Building is seeking an Expeditor to manage permit review, filing, and tracking with New York City agencies for the New York School Construction Authority. This office-based role supports project compliance and timely processing at the SCA Headquarters.

You will coordinate with plan examiners, agencies, and project teams, ensuring accurate documentation and efficient approvals in a fast-paced environment.