Construction Field Inspector

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 84,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is seeking a Construction Field Inspector within the Asset & Capital Management Division to monitor contractors, ensure adherence to plans, safety standards, permits, and payment processes. This role supports a broad portfolio of modernization projects across NYCHA properties.

Reporting to the Construction Field Supervisor, you will review contractor work, coordinate with project teams, and maintain complete project records while upholding NYCHA’s

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Experience in analyzing and negotiating resolution of construction project disputes.

Responsibilities

• Review and inspect contractors' work and contract administration for compliance with plans, specs, wages, safety, insurance and permits.
• Evaluate contractor schedules to ensure proper sequencing and minimize building interference.
• Monitor contractor performance and report discrepancies or unsatisfactory work.
• Issue field memoranda to enforce contract compliance and recommend remedies including liquidated damages.
• Conduct pre-construction, progress and exit meetings.
• Interact with resident leaders and property management on job-related issues.
• Review and approve contractor payment requisitions for the Construction Field Supervisor.
• Maintain accurate project records and update the project management system.
• Ensure punch lists are created and completed; review time extensions.
• Collaborate with project management team, architect or engineer on changes and drawings.
• Stay familiar with building codes and governmental regulations.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly progress reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management software

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Dispute resolution

Tools

Project management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) mission is to provide quality housing for New Yorkers that is sustainable, inclusive, and safe, while fostering opportunities for economic mobility. NYCHA is the nation’s largest public housing authority, with an operating budget of $3.3 billion and approximately 10,600 employees who manage and maintain 326 developments that house over 400,000 residents. NYCHA also operates the country’s largest Section 8 program, which provides rental assistance to over 200,000 additional families.

NYCHA’s Asset & Capital Management (A&CM) Division leads the Authority’s capital, sustainability and resiliency programs that comprise a $5 billion capital projects portfolio - one of the largest in NY State - as well as a range of activities related to property modernization and strategic asset management. A&CM aims to preserve and modernize NYCHA buildings and apartments through strategic portfolio planning, comprehensive design standards, innovative financing and project delivery models, strong partnership with NYCHA residents and other stakeholders, and effective program and project management of capital investments. The Division also positions NYCHA’s housing portfolio for the future by piloting and scaling up sustainability and resiliency technologies and practices, improving residents’ quality of life while enhancing building performance.

Capital Programs is responsible for end-to-end management of over 500 active modernization projects across the Authority's properties throughout the city. These investments are necessary to ensure effective building performance and good living conditions for residents, and include modernization of building systems, interiors and exteriors, apartments, and grounds. Current programs focus on heating systems, elevators, roofs, brick facades, CCTV and layered access controls, entryways, flood protection and resiliency, community centers, lighting and playgrounds. Projects utilize a range of delivery methods and procurement approaches, with budgets ranging from $100,000 to up to $100 million per project.

The A&CM Division’s Capital Programs Department is seeking to hire a Construction Field Inspector. Reporting to the Construction Field Supervisor and working in coordination with project teams, Construction Field Inspector performs construction inspection work. The selected candidate will monitor contractors/vendors carrying out new construction, rehabilitation, repairs, alterations and/or structural maintenance work.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To The Following

• Review and/or inspect contractors' work and contract administration for compliance with plans and contract specifications, prevailing wage requirements, site safety requirements, insurance requirements and ensure contractors acquisition of required permits and approvals.
• Review and recommend action with regard to general contractor’s proposed schedule to ensure appropriate sequencing of construction activities, expedite the work and minimize interference with the building’s functioning.
• Evaluate performance of contractors in accordance with Capital Projects protocols and procedures; report discrepancies and/or unsatisfactory performance.
• When appropriate, issue field memoranda to contractors to enforce contract compliance issues; may order contractors to stop work due to site conditions or non-compliance with contracts; make recommendations regarding necessity for liquidated damages and other contract enforcement mechanisms, including default.
• Conduct pre-construction, progress and exit meetings.
• Interact with resident leaders and property management staff on job-related issues, as needed.
• Review and approve contractor payment requisitions for Construction Field Supervisor action.
• Maintain accurate, complete and current project records and update project management system accordingly.
• Ensure formulation of punch lists and contractors’ completion of punch list items.
• Review and recommend action on contractor requests for time extensions.
• Work with the project management team as well as the architect or engineer of record regarding change orders, interpretation of documents, shop drawing approvals, and other architectural and engineering related issues.
• Maintain familiarity with applicable building codes and governmental regulations.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports on work progress, as appropriate.

NOTE: The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) administered a civil service exam for the Associate Inspector (Housing Construction) title on 01/27/26. Therefore, applicants (candidates) that did not take and pass the exam will potentially not be considered; likewise, applicants not reachable on the established civil service list will potentially be in jeopardy of being replaced with an eligible civil service candidate.

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.

Additional Information

• Candidates with permanent civil service status in the title of Construction Project Manager L1 will also be considered.
• Candidates may be given a skills assessment as part of the interview process.
• NYCHA employees applying for transfer, 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).
• 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).

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

ASSOC INSPECTOR (HOUSING CONST - 31695

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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.

Preferred Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Proficiency in utilizing project management software and Microsoft Office products. - Strong organizational skills. - Ability to manage multiple assignments. - Experience in analyzing and negotiating resolution of construction project disputes.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

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.

$84,000.00 – $86,141.00