Structural Inspector

Responsibilities

• As Structural Inspector, you will be responsible for reviewing plans and contract documents for structural design for various HPD-assisted projects, including the moderate or substantial rehabilitation of multi-family buildings.
• Your Role:
• Review scopes of work and specifications for the rehabilitation and new construction of multi-family residential buildings to ensure cost efficiency and overall structural effectiveness.
• Prepare accurate, organized and comprehensive inspection reports pertaining to structural engineering matters identified on site.
• Work closely and coordinate with BLDS' Bureau of Construction Services to provide construction oversight and resolve site issues related to the structural integrity of HPD-assisted projects.
• Conduct field surveys and inspections and assist in determining a scope of work, cost estimate, and recommendations.
• Prepare accurate, organized, and comprehensive field reports during the construction phase.
• Engage in research and investigation if issues related to structural engineering and related systems.
• Preferred Skills
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of all aspects of Structural Engineering to provide technically sound recommendations and determinations.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Experience in review of plans and contract documents for structural systems for multi-family housing.
• Ability to read and understand drawings/plans, scopes of work, and specifications.
• Excellent trade base knowledge and familiarity with New York City government and housing issues.
• Experience in conducting inspections at construction job sites for new and existing buildings.
• Excellent mathematical, technical, writing, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, negotiate with diverse technical specialists, apply independent judgment in technical matters, take initiative, and work effectively with others.
• Excellent writing, interpersonal, organizational, communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, coordinate multiple projects, and deal with complex construction issues.
• Candidate may be subject to a background investigation conducted by the New York City Department of Investigation.
• Note:
• A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York may be required for certain assignments. If required, this license must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.
• *SENIOR ESTIMATOR (GENERAL CON - 20127
• Qualification Requirements
• Eight years of full-time satisfactory experience in general construction estimating and a four- year high school diploma or its educational equivalent; or
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Benefits

Additional Information

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) promotes quality and affordability in the city's housing, and diversity and strength in the city's neighborhoods because every New Yorker deserves a safe, affordable place to live in a neighborhood they love. - We maintain building and resident safety and health. - We create opportunities for New Yorkers through housing affordability. - We engage New Yorkers to build and sustain neighborhood strength and diversity. ________________________________________ Your Team: The Division of Building and Land Development Services (BLDS) leads the agency's effort in providing architectural, engineering, cost valuation, environmental planning, and construction support services to the various divisions within HPD's Office of Development. The Office of Development utilizes a public-private partnership model and provides loans, grants and/or incentives to assist in the finance of housing development projects that will benefit low- and moderate-income New Yorkers. The Division of Building and Land Development Services is the largest division within the Office of Development with over 120 staff composed of seven units which include: the Bureau of New Construction Design Review Services, the Bureau of Preservation Design Review Services, the Bureau of Engineering, the Bureau of Construction Services, Environmental Planning Unit, the Policy Unit, and the Program Management Unit.

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