Construction Field Inspector

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is seeking to hire a Construction Field Inspector for its Asset & Capital Management (A&CM) Division. This division manages the Authority's capital, sustainability, and resiliency programs, overseeing a large capital projects portfolio and property modernization efforts. The A&CM Division aims to preserve and modernize NYCHA buildings through strategic planning, design standards, innovative financing, and effective project management. The Capital Programs Department, within A&CM, is responsible for the end-to-end management of over 500 active modernization projects across the city, focusing on essential building systems, interiors, exteriors, apartments, and grounds. Current projects include upgrades to heating systems, elevators, roofs, facades, security systems, entryways, flood protection, community centers, lighting, and playgrounds. Projects vary in delivery methods and budgets, ranging from $100,000 to $100 million.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with permanent civil service status in the title of Construction Project Manager L1 will also be considered.
• Candidates may be given a skills assessment as part of the interview process.
• NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
• NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants (candidates) that did not take and pass the exam for Associate Inspector (Housing Construction) title administered on 01/27/26 will potentially not be considered; likewise, applicants not reachable on the established civil service list will potentially be in jeopardy of being replaced with an eligible civil service candidate.
• This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program.

Responsibilities

• Review and/or inspect contractors' work and contract administration for compliance with plans and contract specifications, prevailing wage requirements, site safety requirements, insurance requirements and ensure contractors acquisition of required permits and approvals.
• Review and recommend action with regard to general contractor’s proposed schedule to ensure appropriate sequencing of construction activities, expedite the work and minimize interference with the building’s functioning.
• Evaluate performance of contractors in accordance with Capital Projects protocols and procedures; report discrepancies and/or unsatisfactory performance.
• When appropriate, issue field memoranda to contractors to enforce contract compliance issues; may order contractors to stop work due to site conditions or non-compliance with contracts; make recommendations regarding necessity for liquidated damages and other contract enforcement mechanisms, including default.
• Conduct pre-construction, progress and exit meetings.
• Interact with resident leaders and property management staff on job-related issues, as needed.
• Review and approve contractor payment requisitions for Construction Field Supervisor action.
• Maintain accurate, complete and current project records and update project management system accordingly.
• Ensure formulation of punch lists and contractors’ completion of punch list items.
• Review and recommend action on contractor requests for time extensions.
• Work with the project management team as well as the architect or engineer of record regarding change orders, interpretation of documents, shop drawing approvals, and other architectural and engineering related issues.
• Maintain familiarity with applicable building codes and governmental regulations.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports on work progress, as appropriate.

Benefits

• A choice of medical coverage plans
• Deferred compensation plans
• A 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree