Plan Examiner, Sidewalk Shed and Construction Progress Monitoring
City of New YorkNew York, New York, United States
Posted April 7, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.
Job Description
The Plan Examiner shall perform responsible detail-oriented work in the engineering or architectural analysis of building structures, building facades, and examination of plans and construction documents for the repair of buildings under the jurisdiction of the Department of Buildings.
Requirements
- Examine and review plans, designs, specifications, and construction documents for the repair of buildings under the jurisdiction of the Department of Buildings
- Review Façade Inspection & Safety Program (FISP) compliance reports and other local law related filings and documents in DOB NOW Safety
- Prepare a list of objections in accordance with Construction Code and other rules, regulations or legislation
- Request inspections to be conducted by DOB inspectorial staff in DOB NOW Build
- Meet with owners, Registered Design Professionals (RDPs), and permitted licensed General Contractors
- Prepare reports and recommendations on the approval or denial of LL 51 of 2025 extension requests
- Perform fieldwork to make on site determination of structural stability and safety
- Represent the Department as expert and fact witness on technical and policy related matters in various legal proceedings
- Issue violations and Commissioner orders to owners and RDPs
- Maintain service level and backlog as set by the Chief Plan Examiner
- Support Engineering Services division cross training, incident response, special assignments, and project management