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    DIRECTOR

    JM Zoning is seeking an enthusiastic and driven individual to lead their own department while simultaneously focusing on the development of the company. This position requires a determined and thoughtful leader eager to inspire teams in an ever-growing company. Possessing understanding of the many moving pieces of the public and private side of administrative requirements for construction is vital for this role. Our culture is diverse with laser focus on delivering high-value service to our clientele. If you are looking to be a dynamic force within our growing company, this is the perfect opportunity for you.


    Responsibilities include    :

    • Navigating the Department of Buildings filing system and procedures
    • Drafting determinations (ZRD1, CCD1)
    • Reviewing drawings for compliance with all applicable codes & reference standards
    • Assist clients and design professionals to achieve code compliant solutions.
    • Assist the Project Management Department to resolve building code & zoning objections.
    • Attend plan examination appointments (HUB & Borough) as needed

    Required Attributes:

    • Preferably CLASS 2 – Code & Zoning Representative License; minimum CLASS 1 – Filing Representative.
    • Must be proficient in NB, ALT1 and ALT 2 filings for compliance with NYC Zoning Resolution, Building Code (Prior to 68, 1968, 2008, 2014), NYC Fire Code, Multiple Dwelling Law, 2016 NYCECC.
    • Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
    • Strong Outlook, Bluebeam REVU, Acrobat, Microsoft Word, and Excel skills.
    • Practical problem solver.
    • Possesses a can-do-and-will do attitude.
    • Thrive on a team-based environment with open communication.
    • Exceptional customer service disposition.
    • Trustworthy and reliable.

    CODE & ZONING SPECIALIST

    JM Zoning is recognized across the industry for our innovative approach to code and zoning analysis. This position requires a highly qualified professional with experience, passion, and vision who will be able to lead flawless execution of projects. Our culture is diverse with laser-focus on delivering high-value service to our clientele. If you are looking to be a dynamic force in the expediting field, this is the ideal opportunity for you.

    Responsibilities include:

    • Review and Structure Departmental Work Flow.
    • Serve as the team’s leader by managing performance, goal setting, coaching, and developing of the team to achieve top results.
    • Monitor Over-all Project Status and Keep Work on Target to Meet Goals.
    • Assist Senior Project Managers and Project Managers with Complex Issues, Objection Response, Appeals & Determinations.
    • Meet Weekly with All Senior Project Managers and Project Managers to Review Work/Workload.
    • Create Training Curriculum & Facilitate trainings to Review NYC Agency Procedures, Regulations and Best Business Practices.
    • Set Goals for and with Each Member of the Team & Evaluate Performance.
    • Identify Areas of Needed Improvement – Training & Hiring.
    • Mentorship, coaching, and goal setting of team members for individual profession growth.
    • Foster a positive and collaborative environment while maintaining open channels between the dept and all JMZ departments.

    Required Attributes:

    • Preferably CLASS 2 – Code & Zoning Representative License; minimum CLASS 1 – Filing Representative.
    • Must be proficient in NB, ALT1 and ALT 2 filings for compliance with NYC Zoning Resolution, Building Code (Prior to 68, 1968, 2008, 2014), NYC Fire Code, Multiple Dwelling Law, 2016 NYCECC.
    • Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
    • Strong Outlook, Bluebeam REVU, Acrobat, Microsoft Word, and Excel skills.
    • Practical problem solver.
    • Possesses a can-do-and-will do attitude.
    • Thrive on a team-based environment with open communication.
    • Exceptional customer service disposition.
    • Trustworthy and reliable.

    SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - NEW BUILDING DIVISION

    JM Zoning is renowned for delivering high-quality service towards our clients for New Buildings. This position requires a highly qualified professional willing to cultivate an environment with knowledge, collaboration, and achievement. If you are looking to share ideas, problem-solve, and contribute your dynamic talents as part of an exceptional team in a growing industry, then this is the ideal opportunity for you.

    Responsibilities include:

    • Complex Drawing Review, Markup, and Project Management.
    • Assign Project Management Team and Provide Guidance/Counsel throughout Filing and Approval Process
    • Assist Project Managers with Complex Issues
    • Full Knowledge of Agency Processes and Procedures, including the NYC Development Hub, Borough Offices, Hub Full Service, DOB NOW, and the Department of Finance and Condominium Filings with the Tax Map Unit.
    • Draft Complex AI1 Appeal & Determinations.
    • Take Leadership Role in Developing Training Curriculum & Facilitate Trainings to Review NYC Agency Procedures, Regulations, and Best Business Practices.
    • Client Relationship Management.
    • Oversee 1-2 Project Managers in addition to Personal Workload
    • Accountable for 20-25 Projects at All Times.

    Required Attributes:

    • Preferably CLASS 2 – Code & Zoning Representative License; minimum CLASS 1 – Filing Representative.
    • Must be proficient in NB, ALT1 and ALT 2 filings for compliance with NYC Zoning Resolution, Building Code (Prior to 68, 1968, 2008, 2014), NYC Fire Code, Multiple Dwelling Law, 2016 NYCECC.
    • Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
    • Strong Outlook, Bluebeam REVU, Acrobat, Microsoft Word, and Excel skills.
    • Practical problem solver.
    • Possesses a can-do-and-will do attitude.
    • Thrive on a team-based environment with open communication.
    • Exceptional customer service disposition.
    • Trustworthy and reliable.

    PROJECT MANAGER - NEW BUILDING DIVISION

    JM Zoning prides itself on delivering high-quality service and bringing projects full circle through our Project Managers and is seeking the best talent for our ever-growing team. This position requires a highly qualified professional willing to cultivate an environment with knowledge, collaboration, and achievement. If you are looking to share ideas, problem-solve, and contribute your talents as part of an exceptional team, then this is the ideal opportunity for you.

    Responsibilities include:

    • Complex Drawing Review & Markup.
    • Complex Project Management.
    • Assist Assistant Project Managers with Basic Issues.
    • Full knowledge of Agency processes and procedures, including the NYC.
    • Development Hub, Borough Offices, Hub Full service, and DOBNOW.
    • Draft Complex AI1 Appeals & Determinations.
    • Client Relationship Management.
    • Accountable for 7-12 projects at all times.

    Required Attributes:

    • Preferably CLASS 2 – Code & Zoning Representative License; minimum CLASS 1 – Filing Representative.
    • Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
    • Strong Outlook, Bluebeam REVU, Acrobat, Microsoft Word, and Excel skills.
    • Possesses a can-do-and-will do attitude.
    • Thrive on a team-based environment with open communication.
    • Exceptional customer service disposition.
    • Trustworthy and reliable.

    SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - MAJOR SIGNOFFS

    JM Zoning is well-regarded for our approach at facilitating signoffs between various governmental departments. This position requires a highly qualified professional willing to cultivate an environment with knowledge, collaboration, and achievement. If you are looking to share ideas, problem-solve, and contribute your dynamic talents as part of an exceptional team in a growing industry, then this is the ideal opportunity for you.

    Responsibilities include:

    • Complex Drawing Review and Markup.
    • Complex Project Management.
    • Assign to Project management Team & Provide Guidance/Counsel throughout Filing and Approval Process.
    • Assist Project Managers with Complex Issues.
    • Full Knowledge of Agency processes and procedures, including the NYC Development Hub, Borough Offices, Hub Full Service, DOB NOW, and the Department of Finance and Condominium Filings with the Tax Map Unit.
    • Draft Complex AI1 Appeals and Determinations.
    • Take Leadership Role in Developing Training Curriculum and Facilitate Trainings to Review NYC Agency Procedures, Regulations and Best Business Practices.
    • Client Relationship Management.
    • Oversee 1-2 Project Managers in Addition to Personal Workload
    • Accountable for 20-25 Project at All Times.

    Required Attributes:

    • Preferably CLASS 2 – Code & Zoning Representative License; minimum CLASS 1 – Filing Representative.
    • Must be proficient in NB, ALT1 and ALT 2 filings for compliance with NYC Zoning Resolution, Building Code (Prior to 68, 1968, 2008, 2014), NYC Fire Code, Multiple Dwelling Law, 2016 NYCECC.
    • Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
    • Strong Outlook, Bluebeam REVU, Acrobat, Microsoft Word, and Excel skills.
    • Practical problem solver.
    • Possesses a can-do-and-will do attitude.
    • Thrive on a team-based environment with open communication.
    • Exceptional customer service disposition.
    • Trustworthy and reliable.

    PROJECT MANAGER - EXISTING BUILDING DIVISION

    JM Zoning’s reputation is built on delivering high-quality service and bringing projects full circle through our Project Managers and demands the best talent for our team. This position requires a highly qualified professional willing to cultivate an environment with knowledge, collaboration, and achievement. If you are looking to share ideas, problem-solve, and contribute your talents as part of an exceptional team, then this is the ideal opportunity for you.

    Responsibilities include:

    • Complex Drawing Review & Markup.
    • Complex Project Management.
    • Assist Assistant Project Managers with Basic Issues.
    • Full knowledge of Agency processes and procedures, including the NYC.
    • Development Hub, Borough Offices, Hub Full service, and DOBNOW.
    • Draft Complex AI1 Appeals & Determinations.
    • Client Relationship Management.
    • Accountable for 25-40 projects at all times.

    Required Attributes:

    • Preferably CLASS 2 – Code & Zoning Representative License; minimum CLASS 1 – Filing Representative.
    • Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
    • Strong Outlook, Bluebeam REVU, Acrobat, Microsoft Word, and Excel skills.
    • Possesses a can-do-and-will do attitude.
    • Thrive on a team-based environment with open communication.
    • Exceptional customer service disposition.
    • Trustworthy and reliable.

    ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

    JM Zoning is recognized for facilitating collaboration between our Assistant Project Managers and Project Mangers to maximize efficiency and deliver high-quality service for our clients. If you a possess excellent written and oral communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and are detail oriented, then this is the ideal opportunity for you.

    Responsibilities include:

    • Draft Application Filing Forms.
    • Assist Project Manager in Keeping Track of Client Correspondence, Receipt of Filing Forms, Checks, Etc.
    • Full Knowledge of Agency Processes and Procedures, including the NYC Development Hub, Borough Offices, Hub Full Service, DOB Now, and the Department of Finance and Condominium Filings with the Tax Map Unit.
    • Appointment Management and attending Plan Exam meetings.
    • Ensure JM Zoning Internal Software is updated Daily for all projects.
    • Coordinate and attend DOB inspections and Pre-Walkthroughs.

    Required Attributes:

    • Preferably CLASS 2 – Code & Zoning Representative License; minimum CLASS 1 – Filing Representative.
    • Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
    • Strong Outlook, Bluebeam REVU, Acrobat, Microsoft Word, and Excel skills.
    • Possesses a can-do-and-will do attitude.
    • Thrive on a team-based environment with open communication.
    • Exceptional customer service disposition.
    • Trustworthy and reliable.

    PROJECT COORDINATOR

    This position requires an individual willing to learn and grow in fast paced industry. If you possess strong organizational skills and a willingness to share ideas, problem-solve, and contribute your talents as part of an exceptional team, then this is the ideal opportunity for you.

    Responsibilities include:

    • Build knowledge, including reading plans, learning Department Procedures, and understanding the filing process.
    • Appointment Scheduling.
    • DOB Records Research.
    • DOBNOW Registration Assistance.
    • Coordinates Clerical work for PM/APM – scan objections, organize folder prior to appointment, DEAR Changes, PAAs, DOB Task Assignment, etc.

    Required Attributes:

    • Preferably CLASS 1– Filing Representative.
    • Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
    • Strong Outlook, Acrobat, Microsoft Word, and Excel skills.
    • Practical problem solver.
    • Possesses a can-do-and-will do attitude.
    • Thrive on a team-based environment with open communication.
    • Exceptional customer service disposition.
    • Trustworthy and reliable.

    SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - FDNY DIVISION

    JM Zoning is known for delivering high-quality service towards our clients at the FDNY. This position requires a highly qualified professional willing to cultivate an environment with knowledge, collaboration, and achievement. If you are looking to share ideas, problem-solve, and contribute your dynamic talents as part of an exceptional team in a growing industry, then this is the ideal opportunity for you.

    Responsibilities include:

    • Review Fire Alarm System Design and Filings, in terms of compliance with NYC codes.
    • Review ARCS Design And Filings, in terms of compliance with NYC codes.
    • Prepare Pre-Inspection And Defects Report.
    • Attend FDNY Site Inspections.
    • Complex Project Management.
    • Assign to Project Management Team & Provide Guidance/Counsel throughout Filing and Approval Process.
    • Full Knowledge of Agency Processes and Procedures.
    • Client Relationship Management.
    • Oversee 1-2 project managers in addition to personal workload

    Required Attributes:

    • FDNY ID required. Registered Professional Engineer in the State of New York
    • Must be proficient in FDNY filings for compliance with  NYC Building Code, NYC Electrical Code Articles 695 and 760, NFPA 72 (Appendix Q) and other applicable codes and standards.
    • Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
    • Strong Outlook, Acrobat, Microsoft Word, and Excel skills.
    • Practical problem solver.
    • Possesses a can-do-and-will do attitude.
    • Thrive on a team-based environment with open communication.
    • Exceptional customer service disposition.
    • Trustworthy and reliable.

    FIELD EXPEDITOR

    JM Zoning is recognized across the industry for our personable and efficient Borough expeditors. This position requires an experienced professional willing to cultivate and contribute their talents as part of an exceptional team in a growing industry. If you satisfy these requirements, then this the ideal opportunity for you.

    Responsibilities include:

    • Travel to NYC Department of Buildings (New York City — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Bronx) to file applications and related documentation for filing, permits, and amendments.
    • Communicate with Agency Personnel and Colleagues in a Professional Manner.
    • File, Track, and Coordinate Multiple Active Filings.
    • Work with Project Management to Resolve Filing Issues and Objections.

    Required Attributes:

    • Excellent technical, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills – written and oral.
    • Preferably CLASS 2 – Code and Zoning Representative License; minimum CLASS 1 – Filing Representative.
    • Strong Outlook, Bluebeam REVU, Acrobat, Microsoft Word, and Excel skills.
    • Practical problem solver.
    • Possess a can-and-will-do attitude.
    • Thrives in a team-based environment with open communication.
    • Exceptional customer service disposition.
    • Trustworthy and reliable.