Director of Construction and Engineering Auditing (Dir. Capital Budget/Contract Control), Office of Facilities Development, Central Office - Nyc Health Hospitals : Job Details

Empower Every New Yorker - Without Exception - to Live the Healthiest Life PossibleNYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city's five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible.At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.Job DescriptionReporting directly to the Assistant Vice President of Operations & Finance, this position will review and audit change orders and invoices related to construction and lead and/or participate in construction risk assessments. The successful candidate will have experience auditing and reporting on construction costs including operational/financial/non-financial information, contract compliance, and project reports. This position will audit and certify all approved contract payments, and review and approve contract change order payments requested for work performed for construction, equipment, and related consultant and construction services by NYC H+H contractors and consultants prior to payment by New York City Health and Hospitals (NYC H+H).General tasks and responsibilities will include: Ensures that the Contractor/Vendor has fulfilled their contractual obligations and NYC H+H has received appropriate value in a competitive bid process and construction management projects. Performs field audits to physically verify vouchered amounts and evaluate the quality and progress of work. Conducts audits as necessary, drafts high quality reports and other communications. Leads audits and reviews change orders (change directives, engineering change notices, field change requests) to assess accuracy and reasonableness. Additionally, reviews non-competitive bids to ensure that costs are reasonable. Verifies that the work in a change order is not already within the scope of the original contract and verifies that the work was necessary and conforms to the drawing, design, and unit costs in case of unit price contract. Reviews change orders and vouchers for accuracy of contractors' prices, labor rates, construction quantities, insurance costs and calculations. Verifies compliance with prevailing wages as prescribed by the comptroller's office. Supports construction cost testing including reconciliation of invoices, purchase orders, and construction control documents. Analyzes review of contractor labor billing rates, equipment billing rates and billing methods. Reviews and analyzes, construction claims. Identifies cost savings, operational, and business process improvements. Present on issues to other departments related to engineering and construction audit matters. Testifies in administrative hearings and other court proceedings as required. Other duties as assigned. Travel within all five boroughs of NYC The ability to conduct site visits to active construction sites and have or obtain necessary track training and OSHA certification will be required. Working outside of regular business hours may be required. Physically capable of walking around construction sites compromised of uneven surfaces and climbing stairs and scaffolding A high level of professionalism to successfully represent the Office of Facilities Development Flexibility and the ability to multi-task successfully, able to adapt to changing priorities and circumstances, as necessaryMinimum Qualifications1. A Master's Degree in Business Administration, Science, Health Care Administration, Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university or a license as a Professional Engineer or registration as an Architect; and,2. Eight years managerial experience in Capital Program or budget work in the construction field including four years experience in budget administration and management of health care facilities; or,3. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Department PreferencesPreference will be given to qualified candidates with the following knowledge, abilities, education, experience and/or skills:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience auditing payment requisitions and change orders, knowledge of various types of capital construction and consultant contracts, and applicable regulations and directives of the City of New York
• Masters in an Engineering or Financial Auditing related field, or equivalent experience
• Microsoft Word and Excel (required)
• Microsoft Access
• MS Project
• Auto CADD/Revit
• Procore/E-builder/Kahua or similar
• Healthcare Construction and Long-Term Capital Planning
• Design Management and Construction Management
• Budget and Time Management
• Negotiations
• Regulatory (DOB, FDNY, DOH)
• Close outs
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Excellent technical, conceptual, and financial skills.
• Ability to motivate team efforts to accomplish goals.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of healthcare and space management.

If applying online, please include your cover letter in the same file attachment with your uploaded resume.NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs