DOB Expediter / Junior Project Manager, Plumbing & Fire Protection

Location: The Bronx, NY

Job Type: Full-time, in-person

Industry: Mechanical / Plumbing & Fire Protection Service Contracting

Pay: $90,000 - $125,000 per year, commensurate with experience

A mechanical service company in the Bronx, specializing in plumbing and fire protection for commercial and residential buildings, is hiring a DOB Expediter / Junior Project Manager to own the permitting and inspection process for the team. You'll file and track permits and alteration applications with the NYC Department of Buildings, manage inspection sign-offs and violation removal, and step in to support field supervisors and project managers as needed. This is a highly organized, detail-driven seat at the center of how work actually gets approved and closed out.

Responsibilities

• File permits and Limited Alteration Applications (LAAs) with the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) for plumbing and fire protection projects
• Schedule inspections and manage sign-off for those permits and LAAs
• Own close-out documentation for all permitted projects
• Collect, catalog, and submit field inspection and testing reports, including NFPA 25 sprinkler/standpipe inspections, annual fire pump testing, PRV testing, dry valve testing, LL152 gas inspections, and DEP backflow testing
• Manage the legalization process for plumbing and fire protection work scopes as needed
• Open and manage DOB, Con Edison, and National Grid gas emergency cases
• Own FDNY violation removal and scheduling
• Support field supervisors and project managers in a project management capacity
• Visit DOB offices and job sites as needed
• Support senior leadership with internal filings and special projects

Required Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of experience in construction permitting, expediting, or project coordination, ideally in plumbing, fire protection, or mechanical trades
• Working knowledge of NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) permit filing and processes
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Comfortable managing a high volume of permits, filings, and inspection reports at once
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and general office software

Preferred

• Familiarity with DOB NOW, FDNY CIS, or similar municipal filing portals
• Experience with NFPA 25, DEP backflow testing, or LL152 gas inspection requirements
• Prior exposure to project management functions such as scheduling or field support
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience

Compensation and Benefits

• $90,000 - $125,000 per year, commensurate with experience
• Company benefits package
• Paid time off
• Long-term growth path within an established mechanical service contractor

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