Plan Examiner, Sidewalk Shed and Construction Progress Monitoring

City of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York’s Department of Buildings seeks a Plan Examiner for the Sidewalk Shed and Construction Progress Monitoring Unit. You will review plans and construction documents for the repair of buildings under the DOB jurisdiction, ensuring compliance with NYC Construction Codes and preparing objections and permit recommendations with an emphasis on safety and code adherence.

This full-time position may offer remote work up to two days per week under the Remote Work Pilot Program, with

Qualifications

• Possession of NYS PE license or Architect registration with four years of full-time experience in architecture, civil engineering, or mechanical engineering in building design or equipment systems design; two years must be in building design or equipment systems design.
• Or possession of NYS PE license or Architect registration with a master’s degree or higher in civil/mechanical engineering or a five-year Bachelor/Master of Architecture and three years of full-time related experience; two years in building design or equipment systems design.

Responsibilities

• Examine and review plans, designs, specifications, and construction documents for building repairs to note compliance with NYC Construction Codes.
• Review Façade Inspection & Safety Program (FISP) compliance reports and other local filings in DOB NOW Safety for audit reviews.
• Prepare a list of objections per Construction Code and related rules for legality of proposed building repair.
• Request inspections to be conducted by DOB inspectorial staff in DOB NOW Build.
• Meet with owners, Registered Design Professionals (RDPs), and licensed General Contractors to review project status and compliance with codes and enforcement initiatives.
• Prepare reports on LL 51 of 2025 extension requests, as needed.
• Perform fieldwork to determine structural stability and safety on site.
• Represent the Department as expert witness in legal proceedings and related matters as needed.
• Issue violations and Commissioner orders to owners and RDPs.
• Maintain service levels and backlog as directed by the Chief Plan Examiner.
• Support cross-training, incident response, and project management within Engineering Services.

Education

New York State Professional Engineer license or Architect registration

Master's degree or five-year B.Arch/M.Arch from an accredited college and three years of related experience

Job description

Plan Examiner, Sidewalk Shed and Construction Progress Monitoring

• Full-time
• Agency: DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS
• Job Category: Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
• Salary Band: $90,000 to $100,000
• Compensation: USD 81,743 - USD 94,005

Under general supervision of the Chief Plan Examiner or Assistant Chief Plan Examiner (ACPE) of the Sidewalk and Construction Progress Monitoring Unit (SSCPMU), the Plan Examiner shall perform responsible detail-oriented work in the engineering or architectural analysis of building structures, building facades, the examination of plans and construction documents for the repair of buildings under the jurisdiction of the Department of Buildings and will perform work related to the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Examine and review plans, designs, specifications, and construction documents for the repair of buildings under the jurisdiction of the Department of Buildings to note compliance with and violation of NYC Construction Codes.
• Review Façade Inspection & Safety Program (FISP) compliance reports and other local law related filings and documents in DOB NOW Safety as needed for audit reviews.
• Prepare a list of objections in accordance with Construction Code and other rules, regulations or legislation as they apply to the legality of proposed building repair.
• Request inspections to be conducted by DOB inspectorial staff in DOB NOW Build.
• Meet with owners, Registered Design Professionals (RDPs), and permitted licensed General Contractors to review project status and review compliance with building codes, laws, rules, bulletins, and enforcement initiatives for application approvals and permits.
• Prepare reports and recommendations on the approval or denial of LL 51 of 2025 extension requests, as needed.
• Perform fieldwork to make on site determination of structural stability and safety, as needed.
• Represent the Department as expert and fact witness on technical and policy related matters in various legal proceedings, court proceedings, depositions, and OATH court as needed.
• Issue violations and Commissioner orders to owners and RDPs.
• Maintain service level and backlog as set by the Chief Plan Examiner.
• Support Engineering Services division cross training, incident response, special assignments, and project management, as directed.
• Additional duties and projects, as needed.

Remote Work

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program.

PLAN EXAMINER (BLDGS) - 22410

1. Possession of a valid New York State Professional Engineer’s license or registration as an Architect and four (4) years of full-time satisfactory experience in architecture, civil engineering, or mechanical engineering performing work in building design, building construction, or building equipment systems design, of which two years must have been in building design or building equipment systems design; or
2. Possession of a valid New York State Professional Engineer’s license or registration as an Architect and a master’s degree or higher in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or a five-year Bachelor of Architecture or a Master of Architecture from an accredited college, and three (3) years of full-time satisfactory experience in architecture civil engineering, or mechanical engineering performing the work described in "1" above, of which two (2) years must have been in building design or building equipment systems design.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.