Director of Building Envelopes

Job Title

Director of Building Envelopes

Location

Hirani Corporate Office - Hicksville, NY 11801 US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-time

Category

Architecture and Engineering

Travel

50 - 75%

Job Description

he 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)

Minimum 5 years' experience in façade inspection and FISP compliance

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

Salary: $170k to 200k Annually