Project Advocate

The NYC Department of Buildings is responsible for ensuring the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties. The Project Advocate role provides customer service liaisons for groups of applicants, assists the public in understanding processes for approval of development, and seeks to improve the efficiency of plan examination and inspections.

What You Will Do

The Project Advocate will engage the community in understanding NYC Construction Codes and the Department's processes, serve as a customer service liaison, and coordinate efforts to deliver Certificate of Occupancies in a timely fashion.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires strong communication and technical skills, with the ability to engage with the community and facilitate project progress.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree in civil or mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university
• One year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or architectural work in building design or building construction
• A master's degree in civil or mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university
• A baccalaureate degree in civil or mechanical engineering technology from an accredited college or university and two years of full-time engineering or architectural work in building design or building construction
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a master's degree in civil or mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university, plus one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or architectural work in building design or building construction
• A Bachelor of Architecture or a Master of Architecture from an accredited college or university
• A Bachelor of Science degree in architecture that is the first four years of a five year first professional degree program in architecture, and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or architectural work in building design or building construction
• A baccalaureate degree in architectural technology from an accredited college or university and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or architectural work in building design or building construction

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Learning budget
• Parental leave
• Wellness program
• Visa sponsorship
• Relocation assistance