City Of New York

Administrative Engineer, L1 (Mechanical)

City Of New York$80K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer.
  • Six years of full-time engineering experience in relevant fields.
  • At least two years in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity.

Responsibilities

  • Perform independent review and audit of payment vouchers for construction projects.
  • Verify validity and cost reasonableness of change orders.
  • Prepare independent cost estimates for change orders.
  • Conduct desk and field audits to ensure contract compliance.
  • Audit payment vouchers for maintenance of mechanical and HVAC systems.
  • Review contract documents for mechanical construction projects.
  • Prepare audit reports and recommendations in line with regulations.
  • Provide technical support to resolve payment discrepancies.

Benefits

  • Health insurance and wellness programs.
  • Retirement savings plans with employer matching.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Flexible work schedule options.
Full Job Description
Job Description

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

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director and Director of EAO, the Administrative Engineer (Mechanical) will be responsible for the following duties:

- Perform independent review and audit of payment vouchers and related documents for large and complex construction and renovation projects involving Mechanical, Plumbing, and HVAC design and construction services.
- Review and verify the validity and cost reasonableness of change orders.
- Review Engineers' Estimates and prepare independent cost estimates for change orders.
- Conduct desk and field audits of payments to ensure that the work performed is in conformance with construction contracts, NYC Construction Codes, and applicable State and Federal regulations.
- Audit payment vouchers related to periodic maintenance of mechanical and HVAC systems, materials and equipment purchases, and expense contracts.
- Review and interpret contract documents, including drawings, specifications, and bid forms for various mechanical construction projects.
- Prepare audit reports, analyses, and recommendations in accordance with NYC Comptroller's Directives and DSNY procedures.
- Provide technical support and professional judgment in resolving discrepancies in mechanical contract payments and change orders.

ADM ENGINEER (NON MGRL) - 1001A

Qualifications

1. A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer.

2. 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.

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