Engineering Audit Officer

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the nation’s oldest and largest public housing authority with more than 177,000 apartments, and responsibility for administering a citywide Section 8 leased housing program that serves over 200,000 additional tenants. NYCHA’s mission is to provide quality housing for New Yorkers that is sustainable, inclusive, and safe, while fostering opportunities for economic mobility.

NYCHA’s Asset & Capital Management (A&CM) Division leads the Authority’s capital, sustainability and resiliency programs that comprise a $5 billion capital projects portfolio - one of the largest in NY State - as well as a range of activities related to property modernization and strategic asset management. A&CM aims to preserve and modernize NYCHA buildings and apartments through strategic portfolio planning, comprehensive design standards, innovative financing and project delivery models, strong partnership with NYCHA residents and other stakeholders, and effective program and project management of capital investments. The Division also positions NYCHA’s housing portfolio for the future by piloting and scaling up sustainability and resiliency technologies and practices, improving residents’ quality of life while enhancing building performance.

The Quality Assurance Department monitors A&CM’s and contractors’ compliance with NYCHA’s policies and procedures, municipal and federal regulations, and contract specifications and provides strategic guidance to improve performance.

The Engineering Audit Department of Quality Assurance performs independent reviews of payment requests for New York City funded construction and construction-related work through field and desk audits to ensure that NYCHA has received the appropriate value prior to issuing payment.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Engineering Audit, with very wide latitude for independent judgment and decision-making, the responsibilities of the Engineering Audit Officer include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage a team of Engineering Auditors and Deputy Engineering Audit Officers.
• Oversee and certify City-funded payments based on the criteria in NYC Comptroller’s Directive 7.
• Develop and implement procedures for efficiently reviewing payment requests for construction equipment, and construction-related service contracts.
• Ensure payment requests meet established criteria prior to their certification and have been appropriately reviewed, including reviews of design documents, contract specifications and terms, receipts, labor hours and costs, and required documents.
• Establish and implement procedures for the performance of site inspections, including conducting site visits with staff, for the purpose of determining technical/contractual compliance.
• Prepare certification letters, memos, analyses, and reports detailing findings and recommendations.
• Track department productivity and prepare related reports.
• Attend meetings with key stakeholders to discuss payment related issues and sharing technical knowledge for problem resolution.
  
  

NOTE: Due to the existence of a civil service list, candidates must have permanent civil service status in the title of Administrative Engineer to be considered.

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:

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Additional Information

• INTERAGENCY TRANSFERS INTO NYCHA OF THOSE PERMANENT IN TITLE ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE FACE OF AN ACTIVE AND VIABLE NYCHA PROMOTION LIST OR PREFERRED IS FOR THE SAME TITLE.
• Candidates with permanent civil service status in the title of Administrative Construction Project Manager M-3 will also be considered.
• Employees serving in the title of or who meet the qualification requirements for Administrative Architect M-3 or Administrative Inspector (Buildings) 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.
• NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).
  
  

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

ADMINISTRATIVE ENGINEER - 10015

Minimum Qualifications

• A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer and six (6) years of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or plan examining work, at least two (2) years of which must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience in reviewing designs and construction related to large housing projects. 2. Experience auditing payments and change orders. 3. Familiarity with design and construction contract terms. 4. Experience supervising staff. 5. Strong verbal and written communication skills. 6. Proficiency in MS Office products. 7. Ability to assess construction quality and progress. 8. Ability to develop and evaluate cost estimates. 9. Ability to interpret contracts and construction drawings. 10. Ability to train and manage staff.
  
  

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.