Senior Engineering Auditor
About The Position
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is seeking a Senior Engineering Auditor to join its Asset & Capital Management (A&CM) Division. The A&CM Division integrates and aligns the Authority’s existing development, modernization, and asset management work. This division manages a $4.5 billion capital program, focusing on comprehensive repairs, innovative financing, resident partnerships, strategic planning, and cost-effective project delivery. The A&CM Division also incorporates innovative building materials, construction methods, and technology to improve residents' quality of life and enhance building performance. The Quality Assurance Vertical within A&CM supports business functions by strengthening compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and contract specifications for capital projects. The Engineering Audit Department, within Quality Assurance, performs independent reviews of payment requests for New York City funded construction and construction-related work through field and desk audits. The Senior Engineering Auditor will report to the Deputy Engineering Audit Officer and will have significant latitude for independent judgment and decision-making.
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 titles of Civil Engineer L2, Architect L2 and Construction Project Manager will also be considered.
- 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.
- Qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program.
Responsibilities
- Conduct reviews of very large and/or highly complex construction projects involving multiple contractors, trades, and payment structures.
- Perform field visits to physically evaluate the quality and progress of work to confirm that work performed is compliant with contract specifications and the contractors’ billed amounts are warranted.
- Identify defects in materials/workmanship and hazardous conditions.
- Audit documentation from contractors to ensure that sufficient supporting documentation and all required documents have been provided prior to the approval of payment requests.
- Schedule and attend meetings with stakeholders to resolve payment and change order related issues.
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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
