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 🔗Restoration Staff & FISP Inspector

  • Full Time
  • New York, NY
  • $32 - $42 USD / Hour
  • Applications have closed
  • Job Qualifications:
    • Legal authorization to work in the United States required.
    • Undergraduate or graduate degree, or equivalent experience in architecture or historic preservation.
    • Proximity to Manhattan required to facilitate regular visits to NYC construction sites and reasonable comfort level with scaffold access and heights.
    • Proficient in AutoCAD and hand drawing / sketching.
    • Good English writing skills.
    • Interested in architectural restoration, assessing historic buildings, and improving technical knowledge. Curiosity about past and present building systems.
    • Previous experience with an architectural or restoration firm.
    • Current or prior NYC approved scaffold training a plus.
    • Familiarity with the NYC Façade Inspection Safety Program (FISP) and with sufficient relevant experience to perform select associated inspection tasks (under the supervision of a QEWI) a plus.
  • How to Apply:

    Email following information to Martin Griggs, Principal, at mgriggs@wbmelvin.com and Janet Perusini, at jsperusini@wbmelvin.com

    • Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
    • CAD samples (some technical details preferred but not required).
    • Hand drawing and / sketching samples (drawings of building components preferred, but artwork or doodles also of interest).
    • Short writing sample (technical writing, memorandums, or field reports preferred, but papers and essays also of interest).

    Please note that all four of the above will be required, in some form, prior to the scheduling of an interview.

  • Job benefits: Paid Time Off, Quarterly Bonuses, Health, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Parental Leave, Professional Development Assistance, Flexible Schedule
  • Physical Demands / Work Environment: Work includes time on active construction sites, including suspended and supported scaffolding, reviewing ongoing work.
  • Contact Name: Martin Lee Griggs
  • Application Email: mgriggs@wbmelvin.com
  • Application Phone #: 2126799393
  • Application Address: 118 West 22nd Street 11th floor New York, NY 10011

Website Walter B. Melvin, Architects, LLC

Walter B. Melvin Architects, LLC is an established mid-size firm in New York City specializing in the restoration of historic and landmark buildings envelopes. Since 1975, WBMA has successfully completed the restoration of hundreds of structures, including many of New York City’s iconic residential and institutional buildings. Recent award-winning projects include The Hope Building, Central Presbyterian Church, St. Paul’s Chapel, Freehand Hotel, Brooklyn Lyceum/Public Bath House No. 7, St. Thomas Church, and Donald Judd Home & Studio. Friendly and educational environment with good work-life balance.

  • Surveying and clearly documenting existing conditions through drawings and photographs and accurately drafting conditions.
  • Performing research, gathering information, and aiding in the assessment of existing conditions and causes of deterioration.
  • Drafting details designed by others and helping to put together bid and construction documents.
  • Helping with construction administration including reviewing submittals, samples, and shop drawings for assessment by others; performing site inspections, attending project meetings, and drafting clear field reports and meeting minutes for review.
  • Aiding in the development of memorandums, project budgets, including take-offs and developing spreadsheets.
  • Helping with the filing of NYC Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP) reports.