Job Description
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.
Job Tags
Full time, For contractors, Work at office, Local area