Jade Parascandolo
Staten Island,NY
Summary
CO Coordinator at Milrose Consultants with a proven track record in securing timely municipal approvals and managing complex compliance issues. Expert in DOB NOW and BIS systems, I excel in team motivation and effective communication, ensuring project milestones are met while fostering strong relationships with city officials and stakeholders.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
CO Coordinator
Milrose Consultants
New York, NY
01.2005 - Current
- Filing and Approval Management: Oversee and maintain all municipal approvals, permits, drawings, and special inspection reports to ensure compliance with NYC DOB regulations. Coordinates the timely submission of applications for Temporary Certificates of Occupancy (TCO) and Final Certificates of Occupancy (CO) for new buildings and major alterations.
- Inspection Oversight: Coordinate with DOB Construction Division, High Rise Unit, and other agencies to schedule and track final inspections (plumbing, electrical, elevator, building survey, pavement plan, etc.).
- Agency Communication: Leads meetings with DOB commissioners, deputy commissioners, and other city officials for reconsiderations, waivers, or resolution of complex building code or change-of-use/occupancy issues.
- Project Risk Management: Identifies potential obstacles to TCO/CO issuance, develops strategies to resolve them, and ensures compliance to meet project schedules and turnover milestones.
- Documentation and Reporting: Prepares status letters, checklists for responsible parties, and updates project spreadsheets and task lists daily to keep all parties informed.
- Technical Knowledge: Skilled in DOB NOW and BIS filing systems, with familiarity with filing procedures for initial applications, PAAs, limited alterations, alteration types 1 & 2, and other relevant DOB applications.
- Communication: Attend project meetings, provide updates, and liaise with other City agencies to secure necessary approvals before CO issuance.
Skills
- Team motivation
- Task delegation
- Meeting facilitation
- Customer service
Timeline
CO Coordinator
Milrose Consultants
01.2005 - Current