Inspector (Housing Construction)

The New York City Housing Authority’s Department of Special Repair Projects is seeking an experienced Program Manager, the ideal candidate will lead and manage a portfolio of projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, including project managers, team members, and senior management, to achieve program objectives and drive organizational success.

Selected candidate will perform duties under the supervision of the Director of Special Repair Projects, with considerable latitude for independent judgement and action.

The Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To The Following

• Supervise activities of Construction Field Staff and monitor overtime.
• Prepare weekly project status reports and submit to the responsible Project Management staff.
• Assist the project management team to provide clear, concise, and timely responses to contractor-related matters.
• Visit multiple construction sites to review the status of work; attend job progress meetings as needed.
• Assist with review of actionable documents such as: Requests for Information, submittals (shop drawings, material samples, etc.), schedule of values, evaluate and recommend validity of
  
  

potential change orders, progress reports and schedules.

• Review and approve contractor payment requisitions.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and current project records and update project management system accordingly.
• Verify that the contractor signs the development logbook and that the daily sign-in sheets are completed.
• Assist in the preparation of punch lists.
• Serve as NYCHA's representative in the filing of complaints with the Police Department or other agencies in the event of unlawful activity on the construction site.
  
  

Additional Information

• NYCHA employees applying for 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.
  
  

NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.

NOTE: 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. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, click on the link below:

https://bit.ly/55aProgram

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five years of full-time, paid experience as an architect, engineer, construction superintendent, mason, carpenter, plasterer, iron worker, and/or inspector of construction; or
• Three years of experience as described in "1" above, plus two years of education in an accredited college or technical school in subjects directly related to "1" above, or education towards a baccalaureate in Engineering, Architecture, or Engineering Technology; or
• Completion of a five year apprenticeship in housing construction inspection; or
• Completion of three years of apprenticeship in housing construction inspection plus either two years of experience as described in "1" above or two years of education as described in "2" above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1", "2", "3", or "4" above. Six months of experience will be credited for each year of apprenticeship in building trades, up to a maximum of two years of the general experience.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 2. Substantial proficiency in utilizing project management software and Microsoft Office products. 3. Experience and analyzing and negotiating resolution of project disputes. 4. knowledge of construction site safety
  
  

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

, $60,285.00 – $88,064.00