Senior Capital Construction Oversight Specialist

• 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.
• 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.