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About the Role

Serves as the single operational owner of assigned Code & Zoning accounts, ensuring continuity of project history and knowledge. This role holds ultimate accountability for the successful delivery of a portfolio of code and zoning engagements, involving both management and direct technical involvement.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to Code & Zoning practice strategy, tools, templates, and SOPs.
• Plans, leads, and facilitates Lunch and Learn and CEU sessions and white papers on emerging code and zoning topics.
• Maintains active involvement in industry associations and NY DOB working groups.
• Holds full accountability for the technical accuracy, timeliness, and profitability of an assigned portfolio.
• Proactively identifies and mitigates code and zoning risk.
• Reviews and evaluates the performance of direct-report Analysts and Consultants.
• Provides technical guidance, coaching, and development support.
• Directly oversees Code & Zoning Analysts and Consultants, serving as escalation point and technical resource.
• Trains new team members in code review and filing practice.
• Partners with the Sr. Director of Permitting and cross-functional teams to align resources, priorities, and staffing capacity.
• Serves as an internal advisor to other teams on complex code interpretation and zoning strategy.
• Serves as the primary Code & Zoning relationship owner for assigned clients.
• Maintains significant, ongoing client-facing time.
• Acts as the senior point of engagement on complex, high-stakes, or high-visibility matters.
• Represents the firm with governmental agency personnel, including DOB, LPC, DOT, and other AHJs.
• Documents and presents positions.
• Prepares variance requests, determinations, and zoning/building code reports.
• Collaborates with Sales leadership to identify growth opportunities within key accounts.
• Contributes to upsell and change order strategy.
• Serves as an outward-facing ambassador for the Code & Zoning practice.
• Represents the firm at industry events and public forums.
• Identifies and resolves roadblocks impeding code review or zoning analysis progress.
• Steps in directly on high-complexity or high-risk matters requiring senior judgment.
• Owns escalation management across the portfolio.
• Drives timely resolution of disputes.
• Attends planning board and agency meetings.
• Presents Code & Zoning data and analysis as required.
• Holds accountability for the accuracy and completeness of project records and billable hour tracking.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, urban planning, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive Code & Zoning experience.
• Prior work with NYC Building Code and Zoning Resolution.
• Demonstrated leadership responsibility.
• Proven track record managing a portfolio of concurrent engagements.
• Proven track record leading a team of Analysts and Consultants.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Skills

• Code consulting
• Municipal compliance
• Zoning strategy
• Code interpretation
• Technical accuracy
• Risk mitigation
• Client relationship management
• Problem solving
• Escalation management
• Microsoft Office
• Project management tools

Location

• New York, NY

Work Type

• Hybrid schedule
• Monday- Friday, 8:30-5:00 PM
• Travel to client sites, municipal agencies, and planning board meetings as required

Experience Level

• 10+ years of progressive Code & Zoning experience
• Prior leadership responsibility

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, urban planning, or a related field
• RA, PE, or NYC Department of Buildings Class 2 Filing Representative License (Preferred)
• Advanced degree (Preferred)
• PMP certification (Preferred)

Salary/Compensations

• $130,000– $160,000

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K plan with a match
• Holiday, vacation, sick time, personal and birthday paid time off
• Career development and growth opportunities

About the Company

• At Milrose Consultants, LLC, we build trust, expertise, and lasting partnerships.
• We are leaders in code consulting and municipal compliance.
• We help shape the skylines of tomorrow through excellence in navigating regulations, accelerating approvals, and supporting our clients every step of the way.

Equal Opportunity

• Milrose Consultants, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Milrose Consultants, LLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@milrose.com.