Construction Field Inspector

Nyc-Housing-Authority; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is seeking a Construction Field Inspector to monitor contractors, ensure compliance, and support capital modernization projects across NYC. You will review schedules, verify safety and permits, and coordinate with project teams to maintain progress and quality.

The role requires extensive field oversight, experience supervising construction activities, and familiarity with building codes.

Qualifications

• Six years of full-time construction experience with supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Review and inspect contractors' work for compliance with plans and specs.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Project management software

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Construction disputes resolution

Education

Six years related experience education (supervisory)

Education toward a BS in Engineering/Architecture/Engineering Technology

Five-year housing construction inspection apprenticeship

Tools

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Evaluate performance of contractors in accordance with Capital Projects protocols and procedures; report discrepancies and/or unsatisfactory performance.
4. 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.
5. Conduct pre-construction, progress and exit meetings.
6. Interact with resident leaders and property management staff on job-related issues, as needed.
7. Review and approve contractor payment requisitions for Construction Field Supervisor action.
8. Maintain accurate, complete and current project records and update project management system accordingly.
9. Ensure formulation of punch lists and contractors’ completion of punch list items.
10. Review and recommend action on contractor requests for time extensions.
11. 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.
12. Maintain familiarity with applicable building codes and governmental regulations.
13. Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports on work progress, as appropriate.

NOTE: 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.

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, https://bit.ly/55aProgram.

Minimum 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;
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;
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.

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.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

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.

Additional Information

• INTERAGENCY TRANSFERS INTO NYCHA OF THOSE PERMANENT IN TITLE ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE FACE OF AN ACTIVE AND VIABLE NYCHA PROMOTION LIST OR PREFERRED LIST FOR THE SAME TITLE.
• 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).

ESSENTIAL DERIVE COMERCIAL ALLES

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.