TASNIM SABNAM
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Department of Building Project Manager/Coordinator QUALIFICATION SUMMARY Experienced Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. Seven+ years of professional experience, including residential and commercial building code review. Currently working as senior permit expeditor responsible for NERIS’ NYCHA, SCA, NYPL and HPD projects. Knowledgeable professional with 3+ years in compliance-related positions. Strong verbal and written communication skills with a systematic and diligent approach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Compliance MAnager
Metropolis Group
11.2022 - Current
- Delivered subject matter expertise for internal and external customers on compliance best practices and quality control.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations areas of improvement .
- Track project performance, specifically to analyze and successful completion of short ( TCO requirements and long-term ( FCO requirement) goals.
- Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project.
- Coordinate internal / external resources and third parties/vendors for flawless execution of multiple projects.
- Supported marketing team in review and submission of regulatory articles and newsletters.
- Reviewed documents, files, transcripts, and other records to assess compliance and potential risk.
- Consulted with clients on best practices and served as project manager for all process improvements and regulatory initiatives.
- Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members' individual strengths, skill sets, and experience levels
Senior Permit Expediter
Nerris LLC
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Manages 39 high quality, flood-resistant, affordable residential units in Staten Island for NYC
- DOBNOW New Building, Curb Cuts, NYC Parks Street Trees, NYC FDNY and other agencies
- Lead permit expeditor for NYCHA Mariners Harbor Houses Community Center Renovation
- Lead permit expeditor for School Construction Authority (SCA) 3-K Q399
- Responsible for filing and tracking all necessary permits throughout project including DOB
- Works closely A/EORs and contractors from pre-filing, to close out bulk completion of required items, attend required meetings, and coordinates with subcontractors for subsequent filings
- Work closely with t contractors to obtain necessary permits from various city agency
- Attend Pre-Construction meetings and coordinate between design professionals and contractors, from issuance of construction drawings to approval of work permits, and addressed any issues that arose
- Review proposed design and/or equipment plans and specifications for construction, alteration, and repair of buildings under jurisdiction of Department of Buildings
- Researched all code-related issues and provided information as needed to obtain construction permit
- Coordinate with all stakeholders, including Various City Agencies, to receive final design approval for all development and construction improvement projects
- This involved reviewing objection sheets and interpreting action needed for approval
DOB CLOSEOUT PROJECT MANAGER
IBTS
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Manage 60+ homes
- Track all necessary inspections needed for Sign-off
- Assists contractor in scheduling special inspections and DOB required items
- Visit project sites as needed to address ongoing construction issues and provide solutions in timely manner
- Coordinate/assist re-inspections with city’s project manager and special inspectors to clear non- conforming inspections
- Interact extensively with Department of Building (DOB) personnel on all DOB inspection-related objections (construction/Plumbing/Sprinkler)
- Manage relationships with architects and engineers to ensure construction documents and specifications accurately reflect project
- Provide visibility of project progress to client by, identifying and managing project risks and related action plans
- Escalate problems as necessary to ensure awareness and obtain assistance for resolution
- Provide weekly production reports to management and client
- Assist contractors with on-going construction and application issues
- Coordinate activities of project team members to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished or will meet desired goal
OFFICE MANAGER/PROJECT COORDINATOR
DUCKY JOHNSON HOME, ELEVATION
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Prepared weekly project report documentation for clients, including progress photos, meeting minutes, RFI log, Change Order log, Submittal log and schedule updates
- Created and processed Requests for Information requested by project manager and subcontractors
- Served as contracts and subcontracts administrator, obtaining appropriate signatures and authorizations
- Managed relationships with architects and engineers and ensured construction documents and specifications accurately reflected project
- Attended meetings with clients to understand project motivations and goals
- Coordinated and participated in client walk-throughs with superintendent
- Managed DOB permits, temporary certificates of occupancy, and certificates of occupancy tasks and final
- DOB Inspection
- Escalate problems as necessary to ensure awareness and obtain assistance for resolution
- Coordinated city agency inspection with subcontractors
- Tracked billing and invoicing
- Coordinated project close-outs with client and obtained final sign off.
DOB PROJECT MANAGER
IBTS
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Led team of five junior expeditors
- Lead weekly meetings to raise issues and discuss them, and coached and updated team on client expectations and project information
- Coordinated with all stakeholders, including Department of Buildings, to receive final design approval for all development and construction improvement projects
- This involved reviewing objection sheets and interpreting action needed for approval
- Generated reports for and presented them at weekly production meeting
- Confirmed milestones were met
- Interacted frequently with Housing Recovery Office PM to provide status of applications in construction and await DOB approval
- Oversee coordination between design professionals and contractors from issuance of construction drawings to approval of work permits, addressing any issues that arose
- Reviewed proposed design and/or equipment plans and specifications for the construction, alteration, and repair of buildings under the jurisdiction of the Department of Buildings with homeowners affected by
- Hurricane Sandy
- Researched all code-related issues and provided information as needed to obtain construction permit.
Education
Associate Degree - Human Services
06.2004
Construction Management Certificate - undefined
Skills
- Compliance Monitoring
- Internal Controls
- Corporate Governance
- Audit Coordination
- Problem-solving
- Interpersonal skills
Certification
Xactimate Level 1 certified
OSHA 10-hour certified
FEMA Certifications- 30hrs.
Timeline
Senior Compliance MAnager - Metropolis Group
11.2022 - Current
Senior Permit Expediter - Nerris LLC
09.2022 - 10.2023
DOB CLOSEOUT PROJECT MANAGER - IBTS
01.2017 - 01.2021
OFFICE MANAGER/PROJECT COORDINATOR - DUCKY JOHNSON HOME, ELEVATION
01.2016 - 01.2017
DOB PROJECT MANAGER - IBTS
01.2014 - 01.2016
Metropolitan College of NY - Associate Degree, Human Services
Ashworth College - Construction Management Certificate,