Construction Field Inspector

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) mission is to provide quality housing for New Yorkers that is sustainable inclusive and safe while fostering opportunities for economic mobility. NYCHA is the nations largest public housing authority with an operating budget of $3.3 billion and approximately 10600 employees who manage and maintain 326 developments that house over 400000 residents. NYCHA also operates the countrys largest Section 8 program which provides rental assistance to over 200000 additional
families.

NYCHAs Asset & Capital Management (A&CM) Division leads the Authoritys 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 NYCHAs 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.

Capital Programs is responsible for end-to-end management of over 500 active modernization projects across the Authoritys properties throughout the city. These investments are necessary to ensure effective building performance and good living conditions for residents and include modernization of building systems interiors and exteriors apartments and grounds. Current programs focus on heating systems elevators roofs brick facades CCTV and layered access controls entryways flood protection and resiliency community centers lighting and playgrounds. Projects utilize a range of delivery methods and procurement approaches with budgets ranging from $100000 to up to $100 million per project.

The A&CM Divisions Capital Programs Department is seeking to hire a Construction Field Inspector. Reporting to the Construction Field Supervisor and working in coordination with project teams Construction Field Inspector performs construction inspection work. The selected candidate will monitor contractors/vendors carrying out new construction rehabilitation repairs alterations and/or structural maintenance work. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

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.
and recommend action with regard to general contractors proposed schedule to ensure appropriate sequencing of construction activities expedite the work and minimize interference with the buildings functioning.
performance of contractors in accordance with Capital Projects protocols and procedures; report discrepancies and/or unsatisfactory performance.
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.
pre-construction progress and exit meetings.
with resident leaders and property management staff on job-related issues as needed.
and approve contractor payment requisitions for Construction Field Supervisor action.
accurate complete and current project records and update project management system accordingly.
formulation of punch lists and contractors completion of punch list items.
and recommend action on contractor requests for time extensions.
11. 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.
familiarity with applicable building codes and governmental regulations.
daily weekly and monthly reports on work progress as appropriate.

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 visit the link below:

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with permanent civil service status in the title of Construction Project Manager will also be considered.
serving in the titles of or who meet the qualification requirements for Supervisor of Mechanical Installations and Maintenance or Associate Inspector (Housing) will also be considered.
may be given a skills assessment as part of the interview process.
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).
residents are encouraged to apply.
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.

ASSOC INSPECTOR (HOUSING CONST - 31695

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.

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time