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Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager 150 150 Cavalry Associates | DOB Approvals, Permits, Logistic plans, Major Construction Submissions

About us:

Cavalry Associates is an industry leader providing expediting services, and navigating city agencies on behalf of developers, builders, architects, engineers, property owners and other building professionals.

About the job:

  • Analyze DOB & other Municipal Agency Objections on submitted construction filings in order to best obtain approvals, including finding design deficiencies, re-strategizing large projects, and advising design team and client/contractors on changes required.
  • Attend Plan Exams with DOB for New Building, Alteration Types I & II applications. Attend any other project pre-meetings with DEP,OCMC meetings, construction inspections or SWO/vacate rescind inspections.
  • Review filings to DOB, FNDY, DEP, DOT, as prepared by Project Managers, including quality control and ensuring strategic implementation within open projects.
  • Conduct research and prepare best strategy for new and ongoing projects, including risk assessment and reorganizing courses of action as needed. Ensure ongoing best practices within open projects to best and quickest attain end goal.
  • Attend and lead project meetings with internal staff, clients, or vendors related to project design, progression, and construction.
  • Manage two Project Managers, including answering open questions, conducting quality control on open projects and work, and leading any training or team development as needed for open project items.
  • Requires 3-5 years’ experience in a field working directly with DOB.
  • Intake of new projects for returning or first-time clients, including all research needed on property/code/zoning, communicating with the client to ascertain their desires/end goal, and come up with proper course of action to give over to PM handling new project.

Requirements: 

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Project Management Software experience is preferred, but not required
  • Learning and becoming fully comfortable with Cavalry’s Project Management software which manages and tracks all open and pending projects
  • Leadership Skills to enforce and develop protocol employees
  • Communicate and mentor Project Associates (minimum of 5)
  • DOB approval experience required
  • DOB filing and permitting experience required
  • Regulatory code analysis skills
  • Strong critical thinking skills

Salary Range:

$90,000 – $125,000*

 

 

 

*Depending on relevant experience, skills

 

 

Project Manager

Project Manager 150 150 Cavalry Associates | DOB Approvals, Permits, Logistic plans, Major Construction Submissions

About us:

Cavalry Associates is an industry leader providing expediting services, and navigating city agencies on behalf of developers, builders, architects, engineers, property owners and other building professionals.

 

About the job:

  • Review and analyze DOB & other Municipal Agency Objections or comments on submitted construction filings in order to resolve objections and obtain approvals.
  • Prepare for and attend Plan Exams with DOB for New Building, Alteration Types I & II applications.
  • File and submit applications to DOB, FNDY, DEP, DOT, etc. as needed for development projects. Obtain necessary permits, as well as signoffs and Final C of Os.
  • Conduct research and prepare best strategy for new and ongoing projects, including risk assessment and reorganizing courses of action as needed.
  • Prepare for and attend project meetings with internal staff, clients, or vendors related to project design, progression, and construction.
  • Manage two Junior Project Managers, including answering open questions, conducting quality control on open projects and work, and leading any training as needed for open project items.
  • Requires at least 1 year experience in related field working directly with DOB, or 2-3 years experience in a related field that can be applied to working with DOB.
  • Develop and apply learning about NYC building code and zoning requirements in all open projects to better progress approvals and construction, implement strategy, and support the end goal of projects.

 

Requirements: 

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Project Management Software experience is preferred, but not required
  • Learning and becoming fully comfortable with Cavalry’s Project Management Software which manages and tracks all open and pending projects
  • Leadership Skills to enforce and develop protocol employees
  • Communicate and mentor Project Associates
  • DOB approval experience required
  • DOB filing and permitting experience required
  • Regulatory code analysis skills
  • Strong critical thinking skills.

Salary Range:

$55,000 – $90,000*

 

 

*Depending on relevant experience, skills

 

Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant 150 150 Cavalry Associates | DOB Approvals, Permits, Logistic plans, Major Construction Submissions
Job summary:
Assist C-level executives at a New York City-based Real Estate Design and Expediting firm.
Daily tasks may include handling scheduling, appointments, calendar, email, phone calls, and misc. tasks as applicable for C-level Executives at the firm’s Brooklyn office.
The executive assistant will be responsible for managing the schedules and communications of key company executives. Their duties include prioritizing emails and phone calls and meetings, gathering documents to prepare for meetings and coordinating travel arrangements.
Job description:
Assists Executives with daily administrative and personal duties and completes a broad variety of administrative tasks that include managing an active calendar of appointments; completing expense reports; composing and preparing correspondence; arranging travel plans, itineraries, agendas, and compiling documents for meetings.
Communicates with the general staff on the Executive’s behalf and coordinates logistics with high-level meetings both internally and externally. Coordinates meetings and strategic activities with Clients, vendors, company staff, and others as directed.
Communicates directly and on behalf of the Executive with Clients, vendors, company staff, and others as directed.
Conducts research on current and prospective company projects to identify and evaluate current needs and assemble materials needed.
Drafts reports, letters of solicitation, proposals; prepares and coordinates oral and written communication with donors and prospects.
Supports executives in their external commitments, with the goal of freeing up as much of their time as possible.

The right candidate has:

  • Great verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Well-developed organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.
  • Professional discretion
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure
Why work at Cavalry:
  • Dubbed “New York’s real estate force”, life at Cavalry is many things, but it’s never dull. With 25 team members and growing fast, Cavalry has established and continues to nurture a great company culture that fosters high levels of work satisfaction and contribution from its employees.
  • The Executive position is a great way to jump-start your career in an exciting industry with great growth potential and career advancement.
  • Work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment in a role that offers rewarding experience and amazing support from your team.
  • Our brand new super-cool office space is a great environment to work in and will help drive collaboration and innovation and help you realize your potential.

Details:

  • This is a full-time position.
  • Must be in-person at our Brooklyn office.

Director of Human Resources

Director of Human Resources 150 150 Cavalry Associates | DOB Approvals, Permits, Logistic plans, Major Construction Submissions

Cavalry Associates is looking to hire a Director of Human Resources to join our rapidly growing firm. This is an essential position as we increase our services and expand our office. In addition to the necessary experience, the successful candidate will have the skill set and personality that helps turn a staff into a team.

Responsibilities

  • Human Capital Management
  • Developing and Implementing On-Boarding
  • Training and Development
  • Performance Management
  • Employee Retention
  • Benefits Management
  • Employee Relations
  • Oversee Employee Engagement Initiatives

Requirements

  • Excellent project management skills
  • Demonstrated high-level of business acumen and knowledge of HR best practices.
  • Ability to create effective and productive work relationships.
  • Strong written & oral communication skills necessary
  • Ability to create procedures, protocols, processes, and training manuals.
  • Must be a self-starter with a solutions-oriented approach.
  • Understanding of local and national employment laws and regulations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office including PowerPoint.
  • Recruiting, Screening, and Interviewing Job Candidates

 

 Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in a high-growth, fast-paced environment creating, scaling, and implementing HR policies and programs.
  • A track record of influencing and advising on talent and employment matters.
  • Significant experience with performance management and employee relations
  • Proven experience in organizational development, management training, and employee coaching

Architectural Designer

Architectural Designer 150 150 Cavalry Associates | DOB Approvals, Permits, Logistic plans, Major Construction Submissions

Seeking experienced personnel to work closely with the current architectural and engineering team to develop and execute the technical aspects of our projects. This will include generating and developing the following type of documentation and plans for a variety of projects:

  1. Schematic and Design Development Deliverables
  2. Architectural Construction Drawings
  3. Building Code and Zoning Compliance Drawings and Documentation

This position will work directly with supervisors as well as engineering and expediting staff to meet clients’ goals at all phases of the project and will provide the opportunity to gain the experience needed for promotion and licensure.

Skills and Qualifications Required Include:

  1. Strong critical thinking and spatial problem-solving skills.
  2. Clear written, verbal, and visual communication skills
  3. Strong code review and analysis skills and the ability to document compliance of projects.
  4. Ability to work in a collaborative environment managing delegated tasks and production effectively with other members of the team.
  5. General understanding of structural, mechanical, and plumbing concepts to facilitate coordination and anticipate conflicts.
  6. AutoCAD and Revit knowledge are a must and should be represented with sample work or portfolio. A skill test will be required for demonstration.

Education and Experience Requirements:

  1. 5 years of experience on projects within NYC.
  2. Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture degree from an accredited university.
  3. NCARB AXP membership and progression toward NYS Architectural license preferred.

Knowledge of the following code references is required for the position:

  1. NYC Building Code
  2. NYC Zoning Resolution
  3. NYS Housing Maintenance Code and Multiple Dwelling Law
  4. NYC Energy Conservation Code
  5. NYC Fire, Mechanical, and Plumbing Codes

Why Cavalry:

  • Dubbed “New York’s real estate force”, life at Cavalry is many things, but it’s never dull. With 25 team members and growing fast, Cavalry has established and continues to nurture a great company culture that fosters high levels of work satisfaction and contribution from its employees.
  • The Architectural Designer position is a great way to do work in an exciting industry with great growth potential and career advancement.
  • Work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment in a role that offers rewarding project milestones and amazing support from your team.
  • Our brand new super-cool office space is a great environment to work in and will help drive collaboration and innovation.

Salary Range:

$60,000-$90,000*

 

 

*Depending on relevant experience, skills

 

Architectural Drafter – Architect in Training

Architectural Drafter – Architect in Training 150 150 Cavalry Associates | DOB Approvals, Permits, Logistic plans, Major Construction Submissions

Seeking a full–time drafter or architect in training to work with current architectural staff to execute the technical aspects of our projects. This will include generating presentations and construction drawings for a variety of projects under the supervision of a senior designer or architect.

This position will include work alongside architects, engineers, and expeditors with great potential for growth within the firm and professional development.

Skills and qualifications Required Include:

  1. Auto CAD and Revit knowledge are a must and should be represented with sample work or portfolio. A skill test will be required for demonstration.
  2. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  3. Clear written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
  4. Ability to work in a collaborative environment managing delegated tasks and production effectively with other members of the team.

Education and Experience Requirements:

  1. Architecture degree or 2 years of experience in a similar position required.
  2. Degree from accredited university and enrollment in AXP preferred.

Why Cavalry:

  • Dubbed “New York’s real estate force”, life at Cavalry is many things, but it’s never dull. With 25 team members and growing fast, Cavalry has established and continues to nurture a great company culture that fosters high levels of work satisfaction and contribution from its employees.
  • The Architectural Drafter position is a great way to get started in an exciting industry with great growth potential and career advancement.
  • Work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment in a role that offers rewarding project milestones and amazing support from your team.
  • Our brand new super-cool office space is a great environment to work in and will help drive collaboration and innovation.

Junior Project Manager

Junior Project Manager 150 150 Cavalry Associates | DOB Approvals, Permits, Logistic plans, Major Construction Submissions

Cavalry Associates is seeking to fill 3 Junior project manager positions with passionate career-minded professionals who are team players capable of contributing to a great group dynamic.

About us:

Cavalry Associates is an industry leader providing expediting services, and navigating city agencies on behalf of developers, builders, architects, engineers, property owners and other building professionals.

  • Learn NYC real estate development field from the ground up. Including DOB and other municipal agency procedures and protocols on filing, approving, permitting, and obtaining signoffs on construction projects.
  • Develop an understanding of the underlying planning and strategies of a project from conception to sign off, including risk assessment and follow-through
  • Communicate and coordinate between the internal project and design teams, clients and their contractors, and city agencies, through email, phone, Plan Examinations, and in-person meetings. Organize and document all notes and observations from communications. Build a solid relationship with clients and others.
  • Develop critical thinking skills by recording project requirements and transforming them into actionable items with senior staff.
  • Become comfortable with Cavalry’s Project Management Software which tracks and manages all open and pending projects.
  • Report directly to a Project Manager who will delegate items to you on open projects and manage open questions and trainings as needed.
  • Interest in NYC real estate development is preferred, and any relevant experience is a major plus.

About the job:

  • Organize client meetings and document all notes and observations
  • Record project requirements and transform them into actionable items with senior staff
  • Develop a strong and reliable communication line with the respective client
  • Become comfortable with Cavalry’s Project Management Software
  • Utilize and navigate NYC’s DOB system, including filings and approvals, violations management, permitting and signoffs, etc.
  • Develop an understanding of the underlying planning and strategies of a project from conception to sign off, including risk assessment and follow-through

Desired Skills:

  • Time management and multitasking
  • Creative problem solving and critical thinking
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong Communication
  • Ability to take direction and learn from critique

Why Cavalry:

  • Dubbed “New York’s real estate force”, life at Cavalry is many things, but it’s never dull. At 25 team members and growing fast, Cavalry has established and continues to nurture a great company culture that fosters high levels of work satisfaction and contribution from its employees.
  • The JPA position is a great way to get started in an exciting industry with great growth potential and career advancement.
  • Work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment in a role that offers rewarding project milestones and amazing support from your team.
  • Our brand new super-cool office space is a great environment to work in and will help drive collaboration and innovation.

Salary Range:

$20-25/Hour*

 

 

*Depending on relevant experience, skills

 

MEP/Building Systems Designer

MEP/Building Systems Designer 150 150 Cavalry Associates | DOB Approvals, Permits, Logistic plans, Major Construction Submissions

Cavalry Associates is actively looking to hire Building Systems Designers/Engineers to join our rapidly growing firm. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated team player who is communicative and efficient. The engineering designer will work with the architectural and engineering team to develop construction documentation and plans for:

  1. HVAC Systems
  2. Plumbing Systems
  3. Fire Protection (Sprinkler, Standpipe, and Fire Alarm/Detection)
  4. DEP Filing sets
    1. Site Connection Proposal
    2. Cross Connection Plans
  5. Filing Sets for: Builders Pavement Plans, Curb Cut, Construction Fence, Street Trees, Tenant/Occupant Protection, and Site Safety

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Civil Engineering
  • AutoCAD proficiency
  • Minimum 2+ years of working experience
  • Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam
  • Strong critical thinking, adaptable, detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn
  • Ability to perform comprehensive code review and analysis
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s in Mechanical or Civil Engineering
  • PE License
  • Revit proficiency
  • Knowledge of NYC construction industry and zoning laws
  • Knowledge of the following code references:
    • NYC Building Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Fuel-Gas Code, and Fire Code
    • NYC Energy Conservation Code
    • NYC DEP, DOT, and DPR Requirements
    • ANSI/ASHRAE
    • NFPA

Why Cavalry:

Dubbed “New York’s real estate force,” life at Cavalry is many things, but it is never dull. With 25 team members and growing fast, Cavalry has established and will continue to nurture a great company culture that fosters high levels of work satisfaction and contribution from its employees.

The Building Systems Designer position is a great way to do work in an exciting industry with great growth potential and career advancement. Engage in a fast-paced, dynamic environment in a role that offers rewarding project milestones and amazing support from your team. Our brand new office space is a great environment to work in and will help drive collaboration and innovation!

Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer 150 150 Cavalry Associates | DOB Approvals, Permits, Logistic plans, Major Construction Submissions

Cavalry Associates is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our rapidly growing firm. Our highly collaborative environment includes dedicated project managers, architectural designers and building system engineers. We are looking for a highly motivated professional capable of developing exciting designs to integrate with our team.

Overview

The SSE role is to assure that project goals are met, that deliverables are developed in accordance with appropriate codes, within budget, on schedule, and quality control objectives are achieved.

Responsibilities

  • Design structural elements and systems by hand and using computer software.
  • Determine design criteria using relevant codes.
  • Use software to analyze and design lateral systems.
  • Design building foundation, gravity load, and lateral load systems/elements.
  • Prepare structural drawings.
  • Attend project meetings.
  • Review shop drawings.
  • Perform field inspections and write inspection reports.
  • Mentor and train junior associates.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years related structural experience within NYC.
  • Bachelor’s degree (minimum) with a concentration in Civil or Structural Engineering.
  • Experience working in a structural consulting environment.
  • Familiar with renovating and enlarging existing NYC buildings.
  • Familiar with the latest versions of AutoCAD and Revit.
  • Familiar with the latest version of CSI software packages (i.e. SAP 2000, eTabs, SAFE)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • DOB Building filing experience preferred but not required.
    PE license in New York preferred but not required.

Why Cavalry:

  • Dubbed “New York’s real estate force”, life at Cavalry is many things, but it’s never dull. At 25 team members and growing fast, Cavalry has established and continues to nurture a great company culture that fosters high levels of work satisfaction and contribution from its employees.
  • The SSE position at Cavalry is a great way to do work in an exciting industry with great growth potential and career advancement.
  • Work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment in a role that offers rewarding project milestones and amazing support from your team.
  • Our brand new super-cool office space is a great environment to work in and will help drive collaboration and innovation.

Senior Filing Representative

Senior Filing Representative 150 150 Cavalry Associates | DOB Approvals, Permits, Logistic plans, Major Construction Submissions

Cavalry Associates is seeking to hire a Senior Filing Representative to join our rapidly growing firm.

Position Description

Senior Filing Representative for the following types of construction:

  • Minor Alterations
  • Major Alterations
  • Major Alterations with New Building Requirements
  • New Building Requirements

Responsibilities

  • Filing and Expediting

Travel to the following city agencies in all 5 boroughs as required.

  1. DOB borough offices
  2. DEP HQ and local offices
  3. FDNY HQ
  4. DOT HQ and borough offices
  5. DPR (Department of Parks and Recreation) local offices
  6. NYPD (1 Police Plaza)

Validating Construction plans as well as documentation for filing the scope of work:

  1. Approval
  2. Permits
  3. Signoffs

Attend appointments, as required, included but not limited to:

  1. Plans Examination
  2. Standard Walk-Ins
  3. Walk-ups with Inspection Units
  4. Commissioner meetings for waivers, pre-determination, and determination
  5. TCO/CO appointments with other project advocates and/or the commissioner
  6. Work with Project Management to resolve filing issues and objections from city agencies.
  7. Communicate with agency personnel and colleagues in a professional manner.

Operations

  1. Support senior staff with day-to-day operations.
  2. Develop and maintain company standards, policies, and protocols.
  3. Train and mentor Junior Project Associates

Requirements:

  • Active DOB Class 2 Filing Representative License
  • Active FDNY Filing Representative Registration
  • US Citizenship or US work authorization
  • Bachelor’s in Architecture and/or Engineering preferred.
  • 3-5 years of experience with NYC Zoning, Building Code, Energy Compliance Code and Multiple Dwelling Law analysis.
  • DOB Filing Experience
    • Approval
    • Corrections and Amendments
    • Notifications
    • Permits
    • Signoffs
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Strong technical, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage a high volume of work.
  • Excellent time management and organization skills.

Cavalry Associates is seeking to fill our open positions with passionate career minded professionals who are team players capable of contributing to a great group dynamic.

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68 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

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P: 718.865.9350
F: 718.865.9352

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