Senior Infrastructure Compliance & Design Review Advisor

CMCOM; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development

High-profile projects

Career advancement

Job summary

CMCOM is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Compliance & Design Review Advisor, PE/RA Preferred, to support a major Port Authority transportation and public facility assignment. The role involves reviewing construction documents, Tenant Alteration Applications, and coordinating multi-discipline technical reviews.

The ideal candidate will bring PE/RA licensure or equivalent, strong knowledge of building codes, and experience with public facilities in the NY/NJ region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• Minimum five years of diverse experience in building codes, building systems, construction document review, code compliance, design review, or related public facility work.
• Strong understanding of architectural and engineering disciplines related to building design and construction.
• Experience reviewing drawings, calculations, specifications, reports, and construction documents.
• Knowledge of transportation facilities, public buildings, infrastructure facilities, or complex operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Review construction documents for tenant, facility, and infrastructure-related projects.
• Process Tenant Alteration Application submissions.
• Support design audit and technical review activities.
• Review drawings, calculations, specifications, reports, and technical submissions for compliance and coordination.
• Coordinate review comments from architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, life safety, accessibility, and other disciplines.
• Prepare memoranda, comment packages, and technical correspondence.

Skills

Communication skills

Liaison duties

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Trimble Unity

eBuilder

Job description

Benefits Package

• Medical health insurance coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Opportunities to work on high-profile transportation, infrastructure, aviation, transit, port, and public facility projects
• Career advancement opportunities within CMCOM and regional infrastructure programs

About CMCOM

CMCOM is a leading MBE / DBE / SBE-certified Construction Management and Infrastructure Advisory firm providing construction management, program advisory, inspection, project controls, code compliance support, quality assurance, and infrastructure consulting services across major public-sector capital programs throughout New York and New Jersey.

CMCOM supports critical infrastructure initiatives for agencies including the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, MTA, NJ Transit, NYSDOT, NYC DEP, NYCHA, Nassau County, and other regional public agencies.

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a Senior Infrastructure Compliance & Design Review Advisor, PE/RA Preferred to support a major transportation and public facility assignment involving construction document review, building code compliance, Tenant Alteration Application processing, design audit coordination, and multi-discipline technical review. This format follows the CMCOM job-post structure provided and aligns the role to the Port Authority solicitation requirements.

CMCOM is seeking a highly qualified Senior Infrastructure Compliance & Design Review Advisor, PE/RA Preferred, to support a major Port Authority transportation and public-facility assignment.

This senior advisory role is designed for an experienced construction, architecture, engineering, code compliance, or infrastructure professional with strong expertise in construction document review, building systems, public facility coordination, and technical standards compliance.

The selected professional will review construction drawings, calculations, specifications, reports, and technical submissions for completeness, coordination, constructability, and compliance with applicable building codes, Port Authority technical standards, and public-agency facility requirements. The role also includes coordinating review comments from architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, life safety, accessibility, and other technical disciplines.

This position is especially well-suited for a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect with experience supporting complex transportation-related facilities, including Port Authority, airports, MTA, NJ Transit, rail/transit, terminals, public buildings, and infrastructure environments.

Candidates with experience in NDT coordination, inspection support, construction quality assurance, and field-based infrastructure review are strongly encouraged to apply.

The official Port Authority assignment is for a Project Processing Specialist supporting the Quality Assurance Division / Design Standards Unit, with duties including electronic TAA submission review, construction document preview, design audit support, code compliance review, technical comment coordination, memorandum preparation, and communication with Port Authority facilities.

Description of Services

The Senior Infrastructure Compliance & Design Review Advisor, PE/RA Preferred, will support construction document review and project processing services for tenant and facility projects at major transportation and public agency facilities.

Services shall include, but are not limited to:

• Reviewing construction documents for tenant, facility, and infrastructure-related projects
• Processing Tenant Alteration Application submissions
• Supporting design audit and technical review activities
• Reviewing drawings, calculations, specifications, reports, and technical submissions
• Evaluating documents for code compliance, completeness, coordination, constructability, and owner-standard compliance
• Coordinating review comments from architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, life safety, accessibility, and other technical disciplines
• Preparing written memoranda, comment packages, technical correspondence, and review summaries
• Assigning or coordinating discipline reviews for code and standards compliance
• Communicating with facility representatives, tenants, reviewers, consultants, and project stakeholders
• Supporting workflow tracking, document control, submission review status, comment resolution, and project processing activities
• Helping ensure that submitted documents comply with applicable building codes, owner standards, and transportation-facility requirements

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate the minimum required education, technical qualifications, and experience outlined below:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field
• Minimum five years of diverse experience in building codes, building systems, construction document review, code compliance, design review, or related public facility work
• Strong understanding of architectural and engineering disciplines related to building design and construction
• Experience reviewing drawings, calculations, specifications, reports, and construction documents
• Understanding of transportation facilities, public buildings, infrastructure facilities, or complex operational environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to act as liaison between tenants, facility representatives, design professionals, technical reviewers, and project stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability and interest to learn project/document management systems such as SharePoint, Trimble Unity, eBuilder, or similar platforms
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment and support coordination with facilities in the New York/New Jersey region

Preferred Qualifications

CMCOM strongly encourages candidates with the following qualifications to apply:

• Professional Engineer license or Registered Architect license in New York and/or New Jersey
• 15–20+ years of construction, architecture, engineering, code compliance, design review, public-agency facility, or infrastructure experience
• Prior experience supporting the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
• Experience with seaport, airport, MTA, NJ Transit, rail/transit, terminal, aviation, marine, or transportation-related facilities
• Experience with NDT / non-destructive testing coordination, inspection support, structural quality review, or construction quality assurance
• Experience reviewing Tenant Alteration Applications, permit packages, design audit submissions, owner-controlled construction submissions, or agency review packages
• Familiarity with building codes, life safety, accessibility, fire protection, MEP systems, structural systems, and multi-discipline coordination
• Experience working in active operational environments, including airports, ports, rail/transit stations, terminals, maintenance facilities, bridges, tunnels, and transportation buildings
• Strong ability to identify code, constructability, coordination, completeness, documentation, and compliance issues in construction documents
• Experience preparing written technical comments, formal review memoranda, and stakeholder correspondence

Specialized Transportation and Public Facility Experience

Given the specialized nature of this assignment, candidates with prior experience supporting major transportation and public-agency infrastructure programs are strongly encouraged to apply.

Highly relevant experience includes:

• Port Authority facility projects
• Seaport and marine terminal facilities
• Airport terminal, airside, landside, and support facility projects
• MTA, NJ Transit, Amtrak, rail, subway, bus, and transit facility projects
• Transportation-related buildings, terminals, maintenance facilities, and public infrastructure assets
• NDT inspection coordination and construction quality support
• Structural, architectural, civil, MEP, fire protection, life safety, and accessibility review
• Public-agency document control, code compliance, quality assurance, and technical review procedures
• Field coordination in operational environments where safety, continuity of operations, and stakeholder communication are critical

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a senior PE, RA, construction professional, design review consultant, code compliance advisor, or infrastructure specialist who can review complex construction documents and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

This individual should bring a disciplined, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused approach to document review, code compliance, project processing, design audit support, and technical coordination. The successful candidate will be comfortable working across disciplines, resolving review comments, supporting owner standards, and maintaining a professional workflow in a high-accountability public-agency environment.

Work Schedule

• Monday – Friday
• 40 hours per week
• Hybrid assignment with on-site and/or remote work as directed
• Facility coordination may be required within the New York/New Jersey metropolitan region

Other Requirements

• Candidates must be available for a full-time consultant assignment
• Candidates must be able to support Port Authority/public facility review procedures
• Candidates must be comfortable reviewing technical documents and coordinating with multiple stakeholders
• Must submit a current resume
• Must submit PE/RA license information
• Must submit relevant certificates, project experience, and availability
• Must provide desired hourly compensation within the posted range

Work Location

Hybrid remote – Jersey City, NJ / New York-New Jersey Metropolitan Area

Compensation

Pay Range: $85 – $120 per hour

Final compensation will depend on:

• PE or RA license status
• Years of relevant experience
• Port Authority, seaport, airport, MTA, NJ Transit, or transportation facility experience
• Building code and construction document review background
• NDT, inspection, quality assurance, or construction compliance experience
• Ability to support senior-level communication, technical review, and project processing responsibilities

Equal Opportunity Statement

CMCOM is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and highly qualified professional team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Flexible work from home options available.