Reporting to the Engineering Audit Officer, Engineering Auditors assist in performing independent engineering audits of payment requests and change orders against New York City funded construction and construction related contracts in accordance with NYC Comptroller’s Directive 7.

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.
- Attend meetings with the Office of the NYC Comptroller and other stakeholders.

SPECIAL NOTE: Effective August 16, 2021, all persons newly hired for employment by the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) must provide proof of having received at least one dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine prior to beginning their employment, except for those who obtain an exception due to medical or religious reasons through the reasonable accommodation process.

After receiving a conditional offer of employment from NYCHA, an applicant for employment must provide proof of having received at least one dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine within a reasonable period of time. Failure by the applicant to provide NYCHA with proof of having received at least one dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine will result in NYCHA revoking the conditional offer, unless the applicant obtains an exception through the reasonable accommodation process.

Any person who begins their employment with NYCHA after providing proof of having received only one dose in a 2-dose series of a COVID-19 vaccine, will also be required to provide NYCHA with proof of receipt of a second dose within 30 days of the first dose. Failure to do so will result in termination.

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:

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/downloads/pdf/psb/100_1.pdf

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering.

1. Professional engineer or architect. 2. Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications and interpret contract language. 3. Experience working with contractors and staff of varying backgrounds. 4. Ability to perform detailed work under time-sensitive deadlines. 5. Strong analytical, interpersonal, problem-solving, verbal, and written communications skills. 6. Effective project management abilities, solid reasoning, judgment and decision-making skills. 7. Experience reviewing construction related payment requests. 8. Knowledge of estimating systems and detailed knowledge of change order procedures. 9. Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems. 10. Understanding of NYC Prevailing Wage Requirements. 11. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

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.