NYC Residential Alterations Project Coordinator

AKAM; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AKAM seeks an Alterations Specialist to oversee apartment alteration projects across NY properties. You will coordinate submissions, reviews, and approvals, working with boards, engineers, architects, and residents to ensure compliance and timely completion.

The role emphasizes meticulous records, tight project management, and liaison with management and stakeholders to minimize disruption while preserving building systems and safety.

Qualifications

• Strong writing, communication, and client service skills; ability to work professionally with residents, boards, consultants, contractors, and building teams.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, problem-solving, and follow-through; ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and Adobe Acrobat and/or Bluebeam Revu; ability to maintain accurate electronic project records.
• Ability to attend site meetings and building walkthroughs and address project questions and issues as they arise.
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field is preferred.
• 3–5 years of related experience in architecture, engineering, construction project management, or residential alteration coordination.
• Ability to read architectural and engineering drawings and specifications; working knowledge of residential construction and building systems.
• Familiarity with NYC condominium and cooperative alteration processes, permit coordination, and construction requirements

Responsabilités

• Manage alteration submissions and maintain project records, including applications, drawings, specifications, alteration agreements, insurance documentation, and required approvals.
• Review proposed scopes, drawings, and specifications for alignment with building requirements; identify potential impacts on structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, waterproofing, and life safety systems.
• Coordinate technical reviews with building architects, engineers, and other consultants; track comments, required revisions, and outstanding items through resolution.
• Prepare clear recommendations and status summaries for management and boards; track board decisions and communicate approval conditions to residents and project teams.
• Track required permits, contractor credentials, insurance, deposits, and other prerequisites; confirm documentation and authorized approvals are in place before work begins.
• Coordinate preconstruction meetings, site visits, and project communications, including work hours, access, deliveries, service interruptions, and protection of common areas.
• Monitor progress through site meetings and coordination with building staff and consultants; document concerns, deviations from approved scopes, and resident complaints.
• Escalate unauthorized work, safety concerns, property damage, and unresolved issues to the SVP of Building Operation and management; coordinate corrective follow-up.
• Maintain alteration logs, schedules, correspondence, and action items; provide regular updates and follow through on outstanding requirements.
• Coordinate project closeout, including consultant signoffs, applicable permit closeout records, final inspections, damage resolution, and recommendations for deposit release.
• Help maintain alteration procedures, resident guidance, and review checklists; support related assignments directed by the SVP of Building Operation.

Connaissances

Communication

Writing

Client service

Organization

Attention to detail

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field

Outils

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Bluebeam Revu

Description du poste

AKAM seeks an Alterations Specialist to oversee apartment alteration projects across NY properties. You will coordinate submissions, reviews, and approvals, working with boards, engineers, architects, and residents to ensure compliance and timely completion.

The role emphasizes meticulous records, tight project management, and liaison with management and stakeholders to minimize disruption while preserving building systems and safety.