Deputy Engineering Audit Officer

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the nations oldest and largest public housing authority with more than 177000 apartments and responsibility for administering a citywide Section 8 leased housing program that serves over 150000 additional tenants. NYCHAs mission is to provide quality housing for New Yorkers that is sustainable inclusive and safe while fostering opportunities for economic mobility.

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 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 sustainable and resiliency 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.

The Quality Assurance Department Monitors A&CMs and contractors compliance with NYCHAs policies and procedures municipal and federal regulations and contract specifications and provides strategic guidance to improve performance.

Reporting to the Engineering Audit Officer with strong latitude for independent judgement the Deputy Engineering Audit Officer will conduct and manage independent technical audits of payment requests for City-funded construction and construction-related work services and equipment prior to final approval.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

- Conduct and manage desk audits to ensure that contractors have fulfilled their contractual obligations and that NYCHA has received the appropriate value under the terms of the contract for
the payments being requested.
- Review architectural drawings scopes of work field reports progress photos and other documents provided by contractors and project managers to demonstrate that work being billed was
successfully completed in accordance with contractual terms DOB Code requirements and other mandates.
- Perform and manage staff performing 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 NYCHA City and other mandates as necessary for payment.
- Certify on behalf of the Authority that payment is warranted.
- Reject payments and/or portions of payments for work that is insufficient or not performed.
- Schedule and attend meetings with stakeholders to resolve payment-related issues.

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:



Additional Information

TRANSFERS INTO NYCHA OF THOSE PERMANENT IN TITLE ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE FACE OF AN ACTIVE AND VIABLE NYCHA PROMOTION LIST OR PREFERRED LIST FOR THE SAME TITLE.
serving in the titles of or who meet the qualification requirements for Administrative Architect will also be considered.
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.

ADM ENGINEER (NON MGRL) - 1001A

Qualifications :

1. A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer.

2. 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.

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