Part-Time Contract Senior Permit Expediter

Freestone Property Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Metacomet Construction LLC seeks an experienced Senior Permit Expediter for NYC projects on a flexible, contract/part-time basis. You will independently manage filings from pre-review to issuance and closeout, coordinating with architects, engineers, and PMs to drive approvals.

The role emphasizes hands-on DOB/DOB NOW/BIS proficiency, relocation of filings through agency workflows, and a proactive approach to risk and issue resolution across multiple active projects in NYC.

Qualifications

• 5+ years NYC permit expediting/filing experience, handling independent projects.
• Strong working knowledge of NYC DOB, DOB NOW, BIS and permitting procedures.
• Experience with interior renovations, multifamily residential, commercial spaces, and building alteration projects preferred.
• Ability to read and understand architectural and engineering drawings.
• Understanding relationships between scope, filings, permits, inspections, and closeout.
• Familiarity with NYC DOB borough offices, plan examination procedures, and agency workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage DOB filings and permitting for renovation, alteration, and construction projects across NYC.
• Review drawings and scopes before filing to identify permitting, zoning, code issues.
• Advise teams on filing strategies, permit sequencing, and approvals.
• Prepare, submit, track, and coordinate applications through DOB NOW and BIS.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, inspectors, and ownership teams to obtain required docs.
• Monitor plans, objections, audits, and agency comments; coordinate responses.
• Attend or coordinate DOB appointments and meetings to resolve issues.
• Manage permit issuance, renewals, amendments, and related filings.
• Assist with electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, and other permitting coordination.
• Coordinate with other NYC agencies (FDNY, DOT, DEP, LPC) as needed.
• Research building records, open applications, permits, and occupancy certificates.
• Identify permitting risks impacting schedules and communicate with the team.
• Maintain permit logs and provide status updates.
• Support project closeout with sign-offs, occupancy certificates, and resolution of open apps.
• Build strong relationships with project management for NYC permitting guidance.

Skills

Permitting coordination

Project management

Independent ownership

Problem solving

Tools

DOB NOW

BIS

Job description

Senior Permit Expediter – Contract / Part-Time

• Location: New York City
• Employment Type: Contract / Part-Time
• Company: Metacomet Construction LLC
• Pay: $60 - $70/hour

Position Overview

Metacomet Construction is seeking an experienced Senior Permit Expediter to support our construction and renovation projects throughout New York City on a flexible, part-time/contract basis.

This role is intended for an experienced NYC permitting professional who can independently manage the permitting process from pre-filing review through permit issuance and project closeout. The ideal candidate has strong working knowledge of NYC Department of Buildings procedures, DOB NOW, BIS, applicable agency requirements, and the practical realities of moving filings through the approval process.

This is not an entry-level expediting position. We are looking for someone who can review a project, identify potential permitting issues early, develop a filing strategy, coordinate with architects/engineers and project managers, and proactively drive approvals.

Responsibilities

• Manage DOB filings and permitting for renovation, alteration, and construction projects throughout NYC.
• Review drawings and project scopes prior to filing to identify potential permitting, zoning, code, or documentation issues.
• Advise project teams on appropriate filing strategies, permit sequencing, required applications, and agency approvals.
• Prepare, submit, track, and coordinate applications through DOB NOW and BIS, as applicable.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, special inspectors, contractors, and ownership teams to obtain required documentation and resolve filing issues.
• Monitor plan examinations, objections, audits, and agency comments and proactively coordinate responses.
• Attend or coordinate DOB appointments and meetings when necessary to resolve outstanding issues.
• Manage permit issuance, renewals, amendments, superseding applications, and related filings.
• Assist with electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, and other trade-related permitting coordination.
• Coordinate with other NYC agencies when required, including FDNY, DOT, DEP, LPC, and others depending on project scope.
• Research existing building records, open applications, permits, violations, certificates of occupancy, and related property documentation.
• Identify permitting risks that could impact construction schedules and communicate them clearly to the project team.
• Maintain accurate permit logs and provide concise status updates, including outstanding items, responsible parties, and required next steps.
• Support project closeout, including sign-offs, letters of completion, certificates of occupancy, and resolution of open applications where applicable.
• Develop strong working relationships with Metacomet's project management team and become a trusted resource for NYC permitting and filing questions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of NYC permit expediting / filing experience, preferably with significant responsibility for independently managing projects.
• Strong working knowledge of NYC DOB, DOB NOW, BIS, and NYC permitting procedures.
• Experience with interior renovations, multifamily residential buildings, commercial spaces, and building alteration projects strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and understand architectural and engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of the relationship between construction scope, filing requirements, permits, inspections, and project closeout.
• Experience identifying potential filing and permitting issues before they become schedule problems.
• Established familiarity with NYC DOB borough offices, plan examination procedures, and agency workflows.
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple active projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with project managers, architects, engineers, contractors, and agency personnel.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and take ownership of permitting assignments from start to finish.

Schedule & Structure

• This is a contract / part-time position with a flexible schedule. The anticipated workload will vary based on active project volume.
• The role will primarily involve remote coordination and filing work, with availability for in-person agency visits, project meetings, or site visits within New York City when necessary.
• We are open to structuring the engagement based on the right candidate's availability, including a recurring weekly commitment or project-based arrangement.

What We're Looking For

• More than anything, we are looking for someone who understands how NYC permitting actually works in practice.
• The right person should be able to look at a project and tell our team what needs to be filed, what could create problems, what information is missing, and the most efficient path to getting the project permitted. We value responsiveness, practical problem-solving, and proactive communication over simply processing paperwork.