Chief; Field Auditing

Hours:

Full-Time – 35 Hours

Work Location:

30‑30 Thomson Avenue, NY, 11101

Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Construction Project Manager title or those who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #3523) or filed for the open‑competitive list (exam #3039) may apply. Please include DCAS verification of filing or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.

The NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) seeks a Chief of Field Auditing to lead the construction safety auditing program within the Office of Construction Safety (OCS). Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Chief will oversee the safety auditing program, ensuring effective implementation and enforcement of all DDC safety policies and procedures on capital construction projects. This role includes the following key responsibilities: supervise Safety Auditors conducting field audits and compliance reviews;

identify and address unsafe site conditions and practices at active construction sites; coordinate with the Code Compliance and Accident Investigations Units; prepare and manage weekly audit schedules; review and distribute audit reports; prioritize high‑risk construction projects; analyze Score Card Plus data to track trends and safety deviations; develop auditing tools, metrics and safety policies; and promote a proactive safety culture across DDC divisions.

The Chief will also represent OCS at pre‑construction and progress meetings and ensure safety risks are identified, and corrective actions are implemented in line with DDC and regulatory requirements. This leadership role blends field oversight, data analysis, inter‑agency coordination, and strategic planning to elevate construction safety standards citywide.

• Supervise Safety Auditors conducting field audits and compliance reviews.
• Identify and address unsafe site conditions and practices at active construction sites.
• Coordinate with the Code Compliance and Accident Investigations Units.
• Prepare and manage weekly audit schedules.
• Review and distribute audit reports.
• Prioritize high‑risk construction projects.
• Analyze Score Card Plus data to track trends and safety deviations.
• Develop auditing tools, metrics, and safety policies.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across DDC divisions.
• Represent OCS at pre‑construction and progress meetings to identify safety risks and implement corrective actions in line with DDC and regulatory requirements.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

All Applicants, Including City Employees:
Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job  # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self‑Service (ESS), e‑mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.

ADM CONSTRUCTION PRJ MGR‑NM - 8299A

At least six years of full‑time satisfactory experience in construction management work on capital projects, each with a dollar value of at least $15,000, and at least eighteen months in a managerial or consultative capacity. Additionally, a combination of the following experience or education equates to a total of ten years of education and experience:

• Full‑time satisfactory experience in construction inspection on capital projects, each with a dollar value of at least $15,000. One year of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of construction inspection experience up to a maximum of four years.
• Full‑time satisfactory experience in building construction as a journeyperson in one or more skilled building construction trades. One year of acceptable experience will be credited for…