Engineering Audit Officer
Company: Battery Park City Authority
Location: New York
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The BPCA is seeking to hire a highly motivated professional with
experience in the fields of engineering, architecture,
construction/construction project management, or construction
auditing for the Engineering Audit Officer position. Reporting -to
the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the -Battery Park -City
-Authority(BPCA),the -Engineering Audit Officer primarily will lead
reviews and desk audits of proposed and executed change orders
pertaining to its $1B+ capital plan. Additionally, they may conduct
audits related to construction operations and internal controls,
provide reasonableness assessments of contract value, and lead
and/or participate in construction risk assessments. The successful
candidate will have experience estimating, auditing and reporting
on construction costs, contract compliance, and project
reports.
Essential Duties:
The list of essential functions as outlined herein, is intended to
be representative of the tasks performed by this position. The
omission of an essential function does not preclude management from
assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical
assignment to the position.--- Reviews proposed/recommended
construction change orders and other related construction contract
changes such as, but not limited to, field orders and construction
change directives to assess accuracy and reasonableness. ---
Verifies that the work in a change order is not already within the
scope of the original contract and verifies that the work is
necessary and conforms to the drawing, specifications and
designs.--- Reviews change orders and vouchers for accuracy of
contractors' prices, labor rates, construction quantities,
calculations and unit costs in cases of unit price contracts.---
Analyzes and verifies contractor labor billing rates, equipment
billing rates and billing methods. --- Facilitates change order
process to ensure timely review and approval of change orders in
accordance with internal guidelines.--- Reviews non-competitive
bids and proposals to ensure that costs are reasonable. --- Leads
construction cost testing including reconciliation of invoices,
purchase orders, and construction control documents. --- Advises on
the appropriateness of contractor labor billing rates, equipment
billing rates and billing methods. --- Reviews, analyzes, and
summarizes construction claims and audits. --- Identifies cost
savings and operational and business process improvements. ---
Provides feedback to project and administrative staff on
performance, engineering and construction audit matters. ---
Conducts periodic desk audits of Change Orders, Construction Change
Directives, and Field Orders to assess accuracy, appropriateness of
scope, and reasonableness of cost.--- Other related duties as
assigned.
Qualifications:--- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture,
Construction Management, or related discipline. --- Experience with
and knowledge of Project Management software, including Procore.---
Experience reviewing project plans and specifications.---
Experience performing takeoffs based on contract documents and
utilizing estimating software to create estimates of cost on
complex construction projects.--- Knowledge and fluidity in
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. --- Knowledge of
construction management, construction cost estimating, and
construction scheduling. --- Minimum 4 to 7 years of experience
with design and construction audits, reviews, or assessments of
construction risk areas: change orders, general conditions,
material costs, labor costs, equipment costs, and bid processes.
--- Strong knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, codes,
policies, engineering standard practices, and business/operational
practices of the construction industry.--- Experience reviewing
contractual terms and conditions for contractor performance and
deliverables.
Preferred Qualifications:--- One or more of the following
certifications: Registered Architect, Professional Engineer,
Engineer in Training, Certified Construction Auditor (CCA),
Construction Control Professional (CCP), and Certified Internal
Auditor (CIA). --- Strong construction field experience is
preferred.--- Flexibility and the ability to multi-task
successfully, able to adapt to changing priorities and
circumstances, as necessary. --- Conflict resolution and
negotiation skills. --- Excellent interpersonal skills, strong
ability to work well with all levels of management, staff, team
members, and business partners. --- Knowledge of public sector
procurement processes. --- Strong time management and
organizational skills. --- A high attention to detail.
Keywords: Battery Park City Authority, Hoboken , Engineering Audit Officer, Other , New York, New Jersey
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