IG Construction Auditor - C

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Job Description Summary

The IG Construction Auditor - C provides technical engineering and construction expertise to support effective IG’s Office investigations. The role is responsible for conducting examinations of capital construction projects undertaken by the Authority in an effort to detail evidence of fraud, corruption and regulatory issues in the design, execution and management of such projects, including assessments of safety protocols on site.

Job Description

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting examinations of capital construction projects undertaken by the Authority in an effort to detail evidence of fraud, corruption and regulatory issues in the design, execution or management of such projects, including assessments of safety protocol on site.             
• Recommending modifications to improve controls, operating efficiencies, and to correct deficiencies identified through construction audits.
• Overseeing and conducting preliminary surveys and entrance and exit conferences with non-construction auditors, vendors and contractors.
• Reviewing complex audit field work performed by consultants and assigned staff to ensure compliance with established procedures and standards for the performance audits as well as the professional practice of auditing.
• Conducting on site inspections and evaluating construction projects for compliance with contract specifications.
• Conducting audits on bid documents, payment requests, and change orders for evidence of possible fraud or mismanagement.
• Performing cost recovery analysis on projects where fraud investigations are contemplated.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with other agencies concerning engineering audit issues.
• Conducting interviews and surveillances, working in an undercover capacity, executing search warrants, participating in records checks and searches, and testifying during criminal or administrative proceedings.
• Serving as a resource to other members of the investigative team on engineering and other technical issues, assisting in developing engineering audit programs through maintaining a current knowledge of engineering related construction rules and regulations.
• Performs related duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Four years of experience in capital construction or a related field, and one year of auditing experience or a satisfactory combination of experience and education.

Posting End Date: 11/26/2026

Salary Range: $79,942.00 - $130,000

Education

Baccalaureate: Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Certifications (if required)

Work Experience

Four years of experience in capital construction or a related field; one year of auditing experience or a satisfactory combination of experience and education.

It is the policy of the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizen status, physical or mental disability, race religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the NYCSCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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