Director of Plumbing & Fire Protection

• Apr 2021 - Present

Associate, Senior Plumbing, Fire Protection and Civil Engineer

• Jan 2018 - Apr 2021

• Manage projects and assigned team of engineers • Attend kick off meetings, outline scope based on project requirements and in accordance with applicable codes and regulations • Manage workload, project schedules, assign tasks to staff • Design and oversee projects from Schematic Design to Construction Administration • Perform quality control review • Provide technical guidance on regulations and filing procedures of ConEd, National Grid, NYCDEP as well as relevant codes including but not limited to NYC Plumbing Code, Fuel Gas Code, NYCECC, Fire Code, NFPA-13,13R,14 • Design and prepare calculations for plumbing, fuel gas, fire protection and storm water management systems • Prepare design drawings, select equipment, develop specifications • Organize and facilitate internal and external coordination meetings • Obtain approval from DEP for site connection proposals, backflow prevention applications, and industrial waste • Review shop drawings • Conduct site visits, survey existing conditions, prepare reports • Maintain client relations, prepare proposals, ASAs, financial reports, track hours and billable scopes Show less

Plumbing, Fire Protection and Civil Engineer

• Dec 2015 - Jan 2018

• Collaborate with other trades, consultants and architects to meet client’s goals and requirements • Attend project meetings to coordinate scopes and address any outstanding conflicts • Organize internal resources and staff coordination meetings • Report to the principal of the company • Effectively manage project schedule/deadlines • Conduct site visits • Design plumbing and fire protection systems in accordance with NYC regulations from small to large scale projects • Prepare calculations for site connection, domestic water, storm, sanitary, gas systems, and hydraulic calculations for sprinkler system • Design storm water management systems • Size and select plumbing and fire protection equipment, develop specifications • Prepare detailed construction drawings Show less

Plumbing, Fire Protection and Civil Engineer

• Sep 2014 - Dec 2015

• Conduct site visits • Analyze data, surveys, sewer as-built records, GIS maps • Prepare drainage plan • Design storm water management systems • Prepare hydraulic calculations • Develop detailed construction drawings • Insure compliance with most recent DEP and Department of Buildings regulations • Obtain approval from DEP for site connection proposals, backflow prevention applications, and industrial waste permits • Design plumbing systems including sanitary waste, vent, storm, gas, domestic water distribution systems • Prepare plumbing layouts, risers, equipment and cut sheet selection • Complete plumbing calculations including water supply, storm, sanitary, gas and equipment sizes. • Design and select fire protection systems and equipment • Work closely with Architects, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to coordinate residential & commercial projects • Respond to RFIs Show less

Project Manager, Code Consultant

• Sep 2009 - Sep 2014

• Collaborate with architects and design professionals on various construction projects. • Review design plans and specifications to insure compliance with applicable state and city regulations. • Prepare assessment and progress reports. • Prepare and file appropriate applications with NYC Department of Buildings, FDNY, and NYC Department of Environmental Protection. • Consult on Asbestos and Energy Code compliance • Prepare proposals and presentations Recent Projects: Lincoln Center Theater Brooklyn Museum Council on Foreign Relations Jewish Museum Hurricane Sandy Beachfront Restoration Show less