Director of Building Envelopes
Hirani Engineering and Land Surveying, D.P.C., Hicksville, NY, United States
Job Title
Director of Building Envelopes
Location
Hicksville and NYC offices
Job Type
Full‑time
Category
Architecture and Engineering
Travel
50–75%
Job Description
The 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 Responsibilities
Leadership & 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)
- 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