Associate Inspector (Housing Construction)

The New York City Housing Authority’s Special Repair Projects Department is seeking an experienced Associate Inspector (Housing Construction) L2 to oversee and manage complex construction projects and/or maintenance/repair projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project management, and the ability to effectively communicate with various stakeholders. This role requires a deep understanding of construction processes, budgeting, scheduling, and compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform site inspections during all phases (i.e., pre‑start, during and post close out) of contractor restoration work.
• Enforcement of all City, State, and Federal laws for building compliance.
• Review contract specifications and enforce all construction and environmental regulatory compliance requirements.
• Review all environmental testing results impacting the restoration work (Lead Based Paint, RRP, Asbestos and Mold).
• Attend meetings to ensure contractual issues are properly addressed.
• Review and approve contractor payment requests and related documentation.
• Maintain, organize, and store accurate records for possible change orders or audit of the contract.
• Coordinate all phases of the restoration project and schedule the work with the contractor and building management.
• Prepare daily and weekly contract work activity reports.
• Create and store all related Maximo Work Orders as each phase of the work is completed.
• Coordinate and follow‑up with other departments on all submissions for approval.
• Write up all correspondences to the vendor for any disciplinary actions or breaching the contract.
• Oversee and supervise trade staff and work progress.

Selected candidates will be required to travel throughout the five boroughs.

Additional Information

• 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).

Note: The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) administered a civil service exam for the Associate Inspector (Housing Construction) title on 01/27/26. Therefore, applicants who did not take and pass the exam may potentially not be considered; likewise, applicants not reachable on the established civil service list may potentially be replaced with an eligible civil service candidate.

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, visit

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• Four years of experience as described 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 the above experience, or education toward a baccalaureate degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Engineering Technology; or
• At least one year of experience as described above, which must have been in a supervisory capacity, plus completion of an approved five‑year apprenticeship program in housing construction inspection; or
• Completion of three years of apprenticeship in housing construction inspection plus either three years experience as described above, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity, or one year of experience as described above, which must have been in a supervisory capacity and two years of education as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to one of the above, with all candidates having at least one year of experience as described above, which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

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, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at

Residency Requirement

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.