Capital Construction Oversight Specialist

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/25/26

Applications Due10/30/26

Vacancy ID225760

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AgencyMTA Inspector General, Office of

TitleCapital Construction Oversight Specialist

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $86226 to $107782 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 Code10119

Duties Description • Assists with the 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.
• Participates with staff in 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 • A Bachelor's degree (in fields such as construction management, engineering, architecture, business, public administration, accounting) and three years of experience OR a license in a trade and five years of relevant experience.

• Demonstrated analytical skills, critical thinking skills, impartial judgment, and investigative/research aptitude.
• Experienced in conducting interviews of field personnel as well as management.
• Experienced in gathering and analyzing information.
• Ability to write professionally.

Valuable knowledge and experience (preferred, but not required):

• Experience working in the construction industry or a project management capacity. 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, and regulations.
• Knowledge of 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:

• Travel within the MTA geographic jurisdiction.
• Ability to conduct site visits to active construction sites and safely traverse active transportation facilities.
• 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@MTAIG.ORG
• Reference the Job Title for which you are applying for in your email subject line.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Director of Recruitment

Telephone 2128780000

Fax

Email Address RECRUITMENTS@MTAIG.ORG

Address

Street 1 Penn Plaza

Suite 1110

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10119

Notes on ApplyingHow to Apply:

• Please submit a resume and cover letter to: RECRUITMENTS@MTAIG.ORG
• Reference the Job Title for which you are applying for in your email subject line.

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