Senior Capital Construction Oversight Specialist

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: RECRUITMENTS

• 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.

Name Director of Recruitment

Telephone

Fax

Email Address RECRUITMENTS

Address

Street 1 Penn Plaza

Suite 1110

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10119

Notes on Applying

How to Apply:

• Please submit a resume and cover letter to: RECRUITMENTS

• Reference the Job Title for which you are applying for in your email subject line.