Senior Capital Construction Oversight Specialist

Senior Capital Construction Oversight Specialist

Date Posted: 09/25/26

Applications Due: 10/30/26

Vacancy ID: 225759

Basics

NY HELP: No

Agency: MTA Inspector General, Office of

Title: Senior Capital Construction Oversight Specialist

Occupational Category: Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade: NS

Bargaining Unit: None listed

Salary Range: From $103424 to $129279 Annually

Employment Type: Full-Time

Appointment Type: Permanent

Jurisdictional Class: Exempt Class

Travel Percentage: 0%

Schedule

Workweek: Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week: 37.5

From: 8:30 AM

To: 5 PM

Flextime allowed?: No

Mandatory overtime?: No

Compressed workweek allowed?: No

Telecommuting allowed?: Yes

Location

County: New York

Street Address: 1 Penn Plaza
Suite 1110

City: New York

State: NY

Zip Code: 10119

Job Specifics

Duties Description: • 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.

Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree (in fields such as construction management, engineering, architecture, business, public administration, accounting) and seven years of experience OR a license in a trade and ten years of experience.
• Supervisory and/or project management experience.
• Analytical skills, critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and investigative/research aptitude.
• Experienced in conducting interviews, gathering and analyzing information.
• Experience working in an oversight capacity.
• Ability to write professionally.
Valuable knowledge and experience (preferred, but not required):
• 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, regulations, 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:
• Ability to conduct site visits to active construction sites and safely traverse active transportation facilities. Travel within the MTA geographic jurisdiction required.
• 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: [email protected]
• Reference the Job Title for which you are applying for in your email subject line.

How to Apply

Name: Director of Recruitment

Telephone: 2128780000

Email Address: [email protected]

Street: 1 Penn Plaza
Suite 1110

City: New York

State: NY

Zip Code: 10119

Notes on Applying: How to Apply:
• Please submit a resume and cover letter to: [email protected]
• Reference the Job Title for which you are applying for in your email subject line.