Administrative Supervisor of Plumbing

Job Description

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the nation’s oldest and largest public housing authority with more than 177,000 apartments, and responsibility for administering a citywide Section 8 Leased Housing program that serves over 150,000 additional tenants. NYCHA’s mission is to provide quality housing for New Yorkers that is sustainable, inclusive, and safe, while fostering opportunities for economic mobility.

NYCHA’s Asset & Capital Management (A&CM) Division leads the Authority’s capital, sustainability and resiliency programs that comprise a $6 billion capital projects portfolio – one of the largest in NY State – as well as range of activities related to property modernization and strategic asset management. A&CM aims to preserve and modernize NYCHA buildings and apartments through strategic portfolio planning, comprehensive design standards, innovative financing and project delivery models, strong partnership with NYCHA residents and other stakeholders, and effective program and project management of capital investments. The Division also positions NYCHA’s housing portfolio for the future by piloting and scaling-up sustainable and resilient technologies and practices, improving residents’ quality of life while enhancing building performance. The work culture of the Division is strongly customer service oriented, collaborative and delivery-focused. More information can be found on our website at: Modernizing NYCHA Properties.

Position Description

A&CM’s Capital Programs (CP) is responsible for end-to-end management of over 500 active modernization projects across the Authority's properties throughout the city. These investments are necessary to ensure effective building performance and good living conditions for residents, and include modernization of building systems, interiors and exteriors, apartments, and grounds. Current programs focus on heating systems, elevators, roofs, brick facades, CCTV and layered access controls, entryways, flood protection and resiliency, community centers, lighting and playgrounds. Projects utilize a range of delivery methods and procurement approaches, with budgets ranging from $100,000 to up to $100 million per project.

The A&CM CP Field Operations Department is seeking to hire an Administrative Supervisor of Plumbing. Reporting to the Director of A&CM CP Field Operations, with wide latitude for independent judgment and decision-making, the Administrative Supervisor of Plumbing will oversee all plumbing work managed by A&CM at NYCHA properties and ensure plumbing activities are performed in a technically correct manner and in compliance with governmental regulations. All work and activities are to be performed throughout all five boroughs.

Key day-to-day responsibilities include:

1. Manage and monitor the installation, alteration and repair of piping of gas, underground of water, sewer, fire, and steam lines, replacement of hot water heaters, convector valves, air vents and all work related to building system plumbing.
2. Prepare applications and obtain building permits for plumbing work if required, conduct and witness tests on plumbing and gas piping systems, prepare reports, notices and other documents, prepare sketches and layouts which may be required. Perform regular site visits and perform final inspections and sign-offs.
3. Obtain DOB Badge to perform DOB inspections for gas pipe replacement projects per 2023 NYCHA / DOB MOU: “AUTHORIZATION FOR NYCHA TO CONDUCT GAS FIRED COOKING AND HEATING EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONS ON BEHALF OF DOB”.
4. Submit all required documentations for such inspections to DOB.
5. Coordinate issuance of gas authorization (blue card) for gas piping and work with DOB to administratively sign off LAA or Plumbing Permit once inspections are completed.
6. Work with the DOR to review DOB Job Filings to meet DOB code requirements and facilitate regulatory and utility sign-offs.
7. Oversee and conduct regular on-site inspections during plumbing installations. Lead and attend progress meetings with project team at the jobsite to troubleshoot construction issues and/or to consult on resolution of code violations.
8. Review and recommend approval of Change Orders for validity.
9. Use NYCHA drawing archives to retrieve and review as-built drawings to determine existing conditions.
10. Collaborate with Designer of Record (DOR) and the Project Management Team to determine project scope and best form of filing for gas restoration projects. Review contract documents prior to filing.
11. Provide the DOR with design and constructability reviews of contract documents.
12. Recommend means of violation resolutions with DOR and or expediters.

Key Competencies
1. Strong Leader & Capacity Builder: A proven leader with demonstrated capabilities in organizational strategy and transformation, pro