Administrative Engineer

About the role

The Bureau of Engineering Audit (EAO) is responsible for independent technical audits, processing payments, and review of change orders, for all DSNY contracts related to construction, design and construction management consultant services, and equipment as well as review of all invoices pertaining to solid waste export, recycling, information technology consultants, equipment, and other general contracts.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent reviews and audits of payment requisitions and supporting documentation for large and complex civil engineering, construction contracts and construction related contracts.
• Verify cost reasonableness and prepare independent cost estimates for change orders and work order requests.
• Conduct desk and field audits to ensure contractor compliance with contract requirements, NYC Construction Codes, and applicable state/federal regulations.
• Review contract drawings, specifications, and engineer’s estimates for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare audit reports, certification letters, analyses, and recommendations.
• Assess construction quality and progress to confirm compliance with standards prior to approval of payments.
• Provide technical support to resolve discrepancies in payments and change order requests.
• Ensure all audits are completed in accordance with the NYC Comptroller’s Directive 2, 6, 7 and DSNY audit procedures.

Requirements

• A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer.
• Six (6) years of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or plan examining work, at least two (2) years of which must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of NYC Comptroller’s Directives 2, 6 and 7, NYC Construction Codes, Procurement Policy Board (PPB) Rules, and NYS Labor Law 220.
• Experience with construction auditing, cost estimating, and contract administration of capital construction projects.
• Experience auditing payments and reviewing change orders for large capital construction projects.
• Experience in design, construction and contract administration of large capital projects.
• In-depth technical knowledge of and expertise in resolving complex engineering and construction issues.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and technical writing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with City financial and procurement systems (FMS, PASSPort).
• Valid NYS Driver’s License.

Qualifications

• Applicants should be permanent Administrative Engineers or be reachable on the list for exam #1122. Applicants in similar titles may apply.

Additional Information

• 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.
• 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.
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