Director of Buildings

Overview

Lead design, safety, and project oversight for building structures.

Key Responsibilities

• client meetings
• survey analysis
• load approval
• technical expertise
• site oversight
• budget control

Tasks

❖ Participate in client meetings such as proposal, progress and completion meetings when necessary. ❖ Analyze surveys of lay out installations or established reference points, grades, or elevations to guide construction. ❖ Implement design process and procedures so the department is organized and runs efficiently. ❖ Approve load and grade requirements, material stress factors and any other factors that determine design specifications. ❖ Partner with Marketing Director to prepare and present public reports on topics such as bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact statements, or property and right-of-way descriptions. ❖ Provide technical expertise to direct and indirect personnel regarding design, construction, or structural repairs. ❖ Direct the progress of project sites and ensure the site adheres to design specifications and safety standards. ❖ Periodically visit project sites to ensure design specifications and standards are met and handle any concerns. ❖ Review tests such as soil, material, strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel. ❖ Approve the designs of new builds and older structures to ensure safety and longevity and ensure the designs are energy efficient or environmentally sound structures. ❖ Ensure quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor are in line with project budget.

Requirements

• pe
• civil engineering
• 10+ years
• autocad
• microsoft office
• building codes

What You Bring

❖ NY/NJ Professional Engineer (PE) is required. ❖ Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques and the coordination of people and resources. ❖ 10 years related experience in A/E/C industry. This position requires travel (less than 50%). ❖ Extremely organized and detailed oriented, with the ability to maintain accuracy while handling multiple requests in a growing company environment. ❖ Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) in Civil Engineering. ❖ Expertise of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models. ❖ Proficiency with AutoCAD software and other structural design software. ❖ Knowledge of Microsoft Office. ❖ Strong understanding of building codes, government regulations, OSHA regulations and safety procedures. ❖ Highly analytical with the ability to calculate complex mathematical equations.

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Benefits

90% Company contribution towards all Health Insurance Plans, 401K Match, PTO, Bonus Potential, 10 Paid Company Holidays, and much more. $165,000 - $214,000 annually. Pay commensurate with experience. Options of Remote, Hybrid (local to the NYC Metro Area) or in office at our Syosset NY, Princeton, NJ or Newark, NJ locations.

About Gedeon Grc Consulting

-Headquartered in Syosset, NY, with regional offices in NJ, NY Capital Region, and Houston, the team steers complex projects across the U.S. -Specializing in tunnel rehab, wastewater conveyance, ferry terminal reconstruction, and bridge work, the company often acts as lead civil and traffic engineer. -Equipped with drones and UAVs—like Skydio X10 thermal 3D scanners—it brings cutting-edge tech to structural inspections and roof scans. -Their portfolio spans transportation, waterfront, site/civil, structural, roadway/bridge, and infrastructure projects. -Standout projects include the Roseville Tunnel rehab, Bay Park Conveyance upgrade, and Staten Island Ferry ramp rebuild under tight constraints. -Leadership combines deep public experience—from NYC DOT and MTA—and academic credentials, shaping a strong construction and program management team. -They mix program/construction management with detailed civil/site design and inspection to deliver efficient, tech-enhanced project delivery.

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