Job Description

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the nation’s oldest and largest public housing authority with more than 177,000 apartments, and responsibility for administering a citywide Section 8 leased housing program that serves over 200,000 additional tenants. NYCHA s mission is to provide quality housing for New Yorkers that is sustainable, inclusive, and safe, while fostering opportunities for economic mobility.

Reporting to the Administrative Project Manager, the selected candidate responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Review and/or inspect contractors' work and supporting contract administration for compliance with plans and contract specifications, site safety requirements, insurance requirements and ensure Vendors’ acquisition of required approvals.
2. Review and recommend action with regard to Vendor’s proposed schedule to ensure appropriate sequencing of construction activities, expedite the work and minimize interference with the building’s functioning.
3. Evaluate performance of contractors in accordance with Ventilation Projects protocols and procedures; report discrepancies and/or unsatisfactory performance.
4. When appropriate, issue field memoranda to Vendors to enforce contract compliance issues.
5. May order Vendors to stop work due to site conditions or non-compliance with contracts.
6. Make recommendations regarding necessity for liquidated damages and other contract enforcement mechanisms, including default.
7. Conduct pre-construction, progress and exit meetings.
8. Interact with resident leaders and property management staff on job-related issues, as needed.
9. Review and approve submitted Work Orders during and after activities at Construction Field, as part of Supervisor action.
10. Maintain accurate, complete and current project records and update project management system accordingly.
11. Ensure formulation of punch lists and contractors’ completion of punch list items.
12. Review and recommend action on Vendor requests for time extensions or change orders.
13. Work with the project management team as well as the Vendor regarding change orders, interpretation of documents, shop drawing approvals, and other architectural and engineering related issues.
14. Maintain familiarity with applicable building codes and governmental regulations.
15. Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports on work progress, as appropriate.
16. Review and approve Vendors payment requisitions for Construction Field as part of Supervisor action.

Additional Information
1. Due to the existence of a civil service list, candidates must have permanent civil service status in the title of Associate Inspector (Housing Construction) to be considered.
2. NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
3. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).

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:
https://bit.ly/55aProgram

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

ASSOC INSPECTOR (HOUSING CONST - 31695

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements
1. Six years of full-time paid experience as an architect, engineer, construction superintendent, mason, carpenter, plasterer, iron worker, and/or inspector of construction, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or

2. Four years of experience, as described in "1" above, at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity, plus two years of education in an accredited college or technical school in subjects directly related to "1" above, or education toward a baccalaureate degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Engineering Technology; or

3. At least one year of experience, as described in "1" above, which must have been in a supervisory capacity, plus completion of an approved five year apprenticeship program in housing construction inspection; or

4. Completion of three years of apprenticeship in housing construction inspection plus either three years experience as described in "1" above, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity, or one year of experience as described
in "1" above, which must have been in a supervisory capacity and two years of education as described in "2" above; or

5. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1", "2", "3", or "4" above. All candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above, which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

Additional Information

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.