Senior Permit Expediter

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced NYC permit expeditor to lead filing strategies for renovation and construction projects in New York City. You will review drawings, coordinate with architects and engineers, and advise teams on permit sequencing and approvals.

The role requires strong knowledge of NYC DOB procedures, DOB NOW, and BIS, with a track record of managing multiple active projects and communicating with NYC agencies to resolve filing issues.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of NYC permit expediting / filing experience.
• Strong working knowledge of NYC DOB, DOB NOW, BIS and permitting procedures.
• Experience with interior renovations, multifamily residential buildings, commercial spaces, and building alteration projects preferred.
• Ability to read and understand architectural and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage DOB filings and permitting for renovation, alteration and construction projects in NYC.
• Review drawings and project scopes to identify filing, permitting, zoning, or code issues.
• Advise project teams on filing strategies, permit sequencing, and agency approvals.

Skills

Permit expediting

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Organization

Independent work

Problem solving

Relationship building

Tools

DOB NOW

BIS

Job description

• Manage DOB filings and permitting for renovation, alteration, and construction projects throughout NYC
• Review drawings and project scopes before filing to identify permitting, zoning, code, or documentation issues
• Advise project teams on filing strategies, permit sequencing, required applications, and agency approvals
• Prepare, submit, track, and coordinate applications through DOB NOW and BIS
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, special inspectors, contractors, and ownership teams to obtain documentation and resolve filing issues
• Monitor plan examinations, objections, audits, and agency comments and coordinate responses
• Attend or coordinate DOB appointments and meetings when necessary
• 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 NYC agencies including FDNY, DOT, DEP, LPC, and others as required
• Research building records, open applications, permits, violations, certificates of occupancy, and related property documentation
• Identify permitting risks affecting construction schedules and communicate them to the project team
• Maintain permit logs and provide status updates with outstanding items, responsible parties, and next steps
• Support project closeout, including sign-offs, letters of completion, certificates of occupancy, and resolution of open applications
• Develop working relationships with the project management team and serve as a resource for NYC permitting and filing questions

Requirements

• 5+ years of NYC permit expediting / filing experience
• 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
• Availability for in-person agency visits, project meetings, or site visits within New York City when necessary

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in NYC permit expediting and filing, with a strong understanding of NYC DOB, DOB NOW, and BIS procedures. Capable of managing multiple projects while effectively communicating with project teams and coordinating with various NYC agencies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• NYC Permit Expediting Experience
• Strong Knowledge of NYC DOB Procedures
• Ability to Read Architectural Drawings
• Experience with Interior Renovations
• Strong Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Permit Issuance Management
• Application Coordination
• Zoning Review
• Plan Examination MonitoringDocumentation Research

Soft Skills

• Highly Organized
• Independent Work Capability
• Problem Identification
• Relationship Building

Industry Keywords

• NYC Permitting Procedures
• Construction Scope
• Project Closeout
• Agency Approvals
• Building Alteration Projects

Tools & Technologies

• DOB NOW
• BIS