What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Auditor position at NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY?
- NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY
- Full-Time
- Exam May Be Required
Job Description
NYCHA’s Asset & Capital Management (A&CM) Division leads the Authority’s capital, sustainability and resiliency programs that comprise a $6 billion capital projects portfolio – one of the largest in NY State – as well as 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 sustainable and resilient technologies and practices, improving residents’ quality of life while enhancing building performance. The work culture of the Division is strongly customer service oriented, collaborative and delivery-focused.
Quality Assurance supports business functions across A&CM to strengthen internal and contractor compliance with policies and procedures, municipal, State and federal regulations, and contract specifications, related to capital projects. The department has teams specifically focused on safety, environmental compliance, quality, value for money, and compliance and audit coordination, that use a combination of documentation review and approval, field inspections, and oversight of specialized consultants, to assure compliance, recommend improvements for specific projects, test processes and systems, and provide strategic guidance to improve performance.
The Engineering Audit Department performs independent audits of payment requests and change orders for New York City funded construction and construction-related work in accordance with NYC Comptroller’s Directive 7. Reporting to the Engineering Audit Officer, Engineering Auditors assist in performing these audits and change orders in accordance with NYC Comptroller’s Directive 7 and NYC Procurement Policy Board Rules.
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Assist in desk audits to ensure that contractors have fulfilled their contractual obligations and that the City has received appropriate value, under the terms of the contract, for the payments being requested.
- Perform field visits to physically evaluate the quality and progress of work, including identifying defects in materials/workmanship and hazardous conditions.
- Verify that contractors are complying with NYS prevailing wage requirements.
- Evaluate change order(s) for validity and cost reasonableness and to ensure that they are not approved for work previously required by the contract.
- Verify compliance with New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) policies and procedures, scopes, and contract terms.
- Document contractors' progress, costs, and conformance.
- Schedule and attend meetings with stakeholders to resolve payment and change order related issues.
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, please click on the link below:
https://bit.ly/55aProgram
Additional Information
1. 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).
2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position
Minimum Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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.
Preferred Skills
1. Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications and interpret contract language. 2. Experience working with contractors and staff of varying backgrounds. 3. Ability to perform detailed work under time-sensitive deadlines. 4. Strong analytical, interpersonal, problem-solving, verbal, and written communications skills. 5. Effective project management abilities, solid reasoning, judgment, and decision-making skills. 6. Experience reviewing construction related payment requests. 7. Knowledge of estimating systems and detailed knowledge of change order procedures. 8. Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, structural, civil, or architectural systems. 9. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
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.
- Experience Level:Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Category:Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
Salary : $76,424 - $92,000
