Job Title
Director of Building Envelopes
Location
Hirani Corporate Office - Hicksville, NY 11801 US (Primary)
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Architecture and Engineering
Travel
50 - 75%
Job Description
he Director of Building Envelopes / Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP) leads and manages all facets of our FISP department for the Hicksville and NYC offices. This senior-leadership position demands a minimum of five years' hands-on FISP compliance experience, active certification as a Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector (QEWI), and proven ability to guide technical teams, cultivate client relationships, and drive business growth. A Qualified Parking Structures Inspector (QPSI) license is highly preferred.
Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Department Management- Set strategic direction for the FISP team, ensuring full compliance with Local Law 11 and related codes
- Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement
- Recruit, mentor and manage inspectors, engineers, and administrative staff
FISP Compliance & Technical Oversight- Oversee scheduling and execution of façade inspections, audits, and remedial assessments
- Coordinate with internal QEWI-certified staff and external vendors to ensure timely, accurate filing with NYC DOB
- Implement and maintain rigorous QA/QC processes for all inspection deliverables
Regulatory & Reporting- Maintain expert knowledge of all applicable building codes, regulations, and industry best practices
- Review, sign and seal all façade inspection reports as a QEWI
- Ensure that every report accurately classifies conditions (e.g., Safe, Unsafe, SWARMP, SREM) and is submitted on schedule
Client & Business Development- Cultivate and expand client relationships within municipal, government, and private sectors
- Collaborate with Marketing and Proposal teams to develop compelling technical proposals and presentations
- Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities for complementary services
Budgeting & Resource Allocation- Develop, monitor and optimize departmental budgets
- Procure and manage inspection equipment, software, and other resources
- Approve project invoices and coordinate billing workflows with accounting
Training & Professional Development- Plan and deliver ongoing training to keep the team current on code changes and inspection techniques
- Support staff in maintaining and obtaining additional certifications (e.g., PE license, ACI testing credentials)
- Serve as subject-matter expert and mentor for complex technical issues
Job Requirements
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline (Master's preferred)
- Minimum 5 years' experience in façade inspection and FISP compliance
- Active certification as a Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector (QEWI)
- Qualified Parking Structures Inspector (QPSI) license highly preferred
- Professional Engineer (PE) license highly desirable
- Demonstrated leadership and team-management experience
- Deep familiarity with Local Law 11, DOB filing procedures, and industry best practices
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and client-relationship skills
- Proficiency with inspection/reporting software and data-management tools
- Ability to thrive under deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Salary: $170k to 200k Annually
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