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.

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Name Director of Recruitment

Telephone 2128780000

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Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 1 Penn Plaza

Suite 1110

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10119

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