Senior Capital Construction Oversight Lead (Hybrid)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Inspector General seeks a Senior Capital Construction Oversight Specialist in New York City to lead oversight of the MTA’s capital construction programs, supervise junior staff, and participate in evaluating design, procurement, budgeting, management, and construction.

The role emphasizes reviewing contracts, identifying risks, and producing investigative reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and seven years of experience OR a license in a trade and ten years of experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Project management

Analytical skills

Interviewing

Oversight experience

Professional writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, business, public administration, or accounting

Professional trade license

Tools

Data analytics

Job description

Office of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Inspector General seeks a Senior Capital Construction Oversight Specialist in New York City to lead oversight of the MTA’s capital construction programs, supervise junior staff, and participate in evaluating design, procurement, budgeting, management, and construction.

The role emphasizes reviewing contracts, identifying risks, and producing investigative reports.