Senior Capital Construction Oversight Specialist

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/03/26

Applications Due
03/16/26

Vacancy ID210693

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NY HELPNo

Agency

MTA Inspector General, Office of

Title Senior Capital Construction Oversight Specialist

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining Unit None listed

Salary Range From $103424 to $129279 Annually

Employment Type

Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County New York

Street Address 1 Penn Plaza

Suite 1110

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code
10119

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.

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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.