Part-Time Contract Senior Permit Expediter

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 Metacomets 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 candidates availability including a recurring weekly commitment or project-based arrangement.

What Were 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.