Senior Capital Construction Oversight Specialist

Position InformationNY HELP: NoAgency: MTA Inspector General, Office ofTitle: Senior Capital Construction Oversight SpecialistOccupational Category: Other Professional CareersSalary Grade: NSBargaining Unit: None listedSalary Range: From $103424 to $129279 Annually Employment Type : Full-Time Appointment Type : Permanent Jurisdictional Class : Exempt Class Travel Percentage : 0%Schedule Workweek : Mon-FriHours Per Week : 37.5Workday From : 8:30 AM To : 5 PM Flextime allowed? : No Mandatory overtime? : No Compressed workweek allowed? : No Telecommuting allowed? : YesLocation County : New York Street Address : 1 Penn Plaza : Suite 1110 City : New York State: NY Zip Code: 10119Job Specifics Duties Description : • Conducts reviews of the MTA capital construction contracts, processes, procurement, billings, and management to identify fraud and abuse.• Identifies risk, mismanagement, and safety concerns and formulates impactful recommendations to address the problems found.• Works with a team on planning, conducting, and reporting on investigations and reviews regarding the MTA’s capital construction and maintenance programs.• Conducts interviews of agency personnel, vendors, and contractors who conduct business with the MTA and other persons of interest.• Analyzes contracts, billings, inspection records, payroll and other electronic or paper records in furtherance of audit or investigation objectives.• Drafts written memoranda of interviews, investigative efforts, and other relevant work products. • Authors and assists in the preparation of reports identifying recommendations and conclusions.• Testifies in administrative hearings and other court proceedings as required.• Develops and maintains professional working relationships and continually gains knowledge of evolving MTA and MTA agency operations. Minimum Qualifications : • Bachelor’s degree (in fields such as construction management, engineering, architecture, business, public administration, accounting) and seven years of experience OR a license in a trade and ten years of experience. • Supervisory and/or project management experience.• Analytical skills, critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and investigative/research aptitude.• Experienced in conducting interviews, gathering and analyzing information.• Experience working in an oversight capacity.• Ability to write professionally.Valuable knowledge and experience (preferred, but not required):• Knowledge of public sector procurement, contracts, protocols, policies and procedures.• Knowledge of capital budgeting and estimating.• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal statutes, rules, regulations, safety and OSHA requirements.• Familiarity with basic design and construction processes, drawings, means and methods and organizational structures preferred.• Experience with data analytics, preferably within the construction/engineering industry.Position Requirements:• Ability to conduct site visits to active construction sites and safely traverse active transportation facilities. Travel within the MTA geographic jurisdiction required.• Ability to work outside of regular business hours as required.• Position is eligible for hybrid teleworking according to office policies. Additional Comments : How to Apply:• Please submit a resume and cover letter to: View email address on click.appcast.io• Reference the Job Title for which you are applying for in your email subject line.Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.How to Apply Name : Director of Recruitment Telephone : View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax : Email Address : View email address on click.appcast.io Street : 1 Penn Plaza: Suite 1110 City : New York State : NY Zip Code : 10119Notes on Applying: How to Apply:• Please submit a resume and cover letter to: View email address on click.appcast.io• Reference the Job Title for which you are applying for in your email subject line.