Associate Inspector (Housing Construction)

City of New York • New York, NY

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Housing Authority’s Special Repair Projects Department is seeking an experienced Associate Inspector (Housing Construction) L2 to oversee and manage complex construction projects and/ or maintenance/repair projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project management, and the ability to effectively communicate with various stakeholders. This role requires a deep understanding of construction processes, budgeting, scheduling, and compliance with safety and quality standards. Reporting to the Construction Project Manager Level 3, under general supervision, responsibilities shall include but not be limited to the following:

Requirements

• Six years of full-time paid experience as an architect, engineer, construction superintendent, mason, carpenter, plasterer, iron worker, and/or inspector of construction, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or
• Four years of experience, as described in "1" above, at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity, plus two years of education in an accredited college or technical school in subjects directly related to "1" above, or education toward a baccalaureate degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Engineering Technology; or
• At least one year of experience, as described in "1" above, which must have been in a supervisory capacity, plus completion of an approved five year apprenticeship program in housing construction inspection; or
• Completion of three years of apprenticeship in housing construction inspection plus either three years experience as described in "1" above, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity, or one year of experience as described in "1" above, which must have been in a supervisory capacity and two years of education as described in "2" above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1", "2", "3", or "4" above.
• All candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above, which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Perform site inspections during all phases (i.e., pre-start, during and post close out) of contractor restoration work.
• Enforcement of all City, State, Federal laws for building compliance.
• Review contract specifications and enforce all construction and environmental regulatory compliance requirements.
• Review all environmental testing results impacting the restoration work (Lead Based Paint, RRP, Asbestos and Mold).
• Attend meetings to ensure contractual issues are properly addressed.
• Review and approve contractor payment requests and related documentation are in order.
• Maintain, organize and store accurate records for possible change orders or audit to the contract.
• Coordinate all phases of the restoration project and schedule the work with the contractor and building management.
• Prepare daily and weekly contract work activity reports.
• Create and store all related Maximo Work Orders as each phase of the work is completed.
• Coordinate and follow-up with other departments on all submissions for approval.
• Write up all correspondences to the vendor for any disciplinary actions of breaching the contract.
• Oversee and supervise trade staff and work progress.

Benefits

• choice of medical coverage plans
• deferred compensation plans
• defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree