Field Technician I

Job Title
Field Technician I
Job ID
27773726
Location
New York, NY, 10018 
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Description

About Us 

PVEDI is a national, multidisciplinary architecture and engineering firm providing comprehensive services across diverse industries and market sectors. We bring together creative and detail-oriented specialists to deliver high-value, personalized solutions to complex design challenges. With 7 offices across 5 states and a team of 175+ professionals, we combine the responsive culture of a small firm with the robust resources and expertise of a large company. 

 

Our integrated services include civil engineering, land planning, surveying, environmental consulting, structures design, building envelope consulting, MEP, forensics and inspection, compliance reporting, architectural design, interior design, landscape architecture, and planning—particularly for commercial, leisure, hospitality, residential, and planning projects. 

 

The Opportunity 

We are seeking a talented and motivated individual with interest/experience in building evaluation and inspections during construction to join our growing team in New York. This position offers a primarily field inspector role with pathways for advancement into project management for candidates with interest in career development. 

 

This dynamic position spans from detailed building envelope evaluation and construction oversight to address safety and compliance requirements, tailored to your skills and career aspirations: 

 

Core Technical / Project Duties 

  • Works under supervision to perform field inspection identifying conditions in need of repair related to safety and code requirements and prepare reports identifying areas of concern. 

  • Analyze restoration work during construction to verify conformance with design documents and prepare reports on compliance or non-compliance based on observations. 

  • Perform field testing such as water infiltration testing, air leakage testing, sealant adhesion testing, and fastener pull tests as required 

  • Communicate inspection findings clearly and professionally to project managers, contractors, and design teams. 

  • Monitor corrective work to ensure previously identified deficiencies are properly resolved. 

  • Maintain inspection calendar and coordinate with several project managers on job status and deliverable timeline 

  • Maintain inspection equipment, testing instruments, and safety gear in proper working condition. 

  • Accuracy, quality, completeness, and schedule adherence can be maintained with manager support 

  • Adhere to site safety protocols and company quality standards while working in active construction environments. 

  • Required to learn the firm’s project management and practice standards. 

  • Continuing education to improve technical knowledge and skills through outside and in-house programs, seminars, training sessions, site visits, trade periodicals, and other resources. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement  

PVEDI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, PVEDI complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. PVEDI expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. 

Required Skills



High School or Associate degree in a related field and/or applicable work experience

0-3+ years of experience in field evaluation and/or construction administration

Advanced proficiency with New York City compliance requirements

Understanding of concrete, masonry, structural steel, welding and fireproofing.

Must be physically fit enough to walk fire escapes and stairwells.

Experience with Revit or similar modeling software is highly desirable

Strong technical writing skills for reports, memos, and calculations

Excellent verbal and written communication abilities with cross-disciplinary collaboration skills

Self-driven, detail-oriented, organized approach with ability to manage multiple tasks with manager support under deadlines

Willingness to travel to job sites throughout NYC and the surrounding areas as needed.
Openings
1
Pay Range
$75,000.00   Annually to $95,000.00   Annually

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