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Fort Hill Daata India is a prominent consulting firm specializing in construction audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews. The firm collaborates with clients in the United States to ensure financial precision, adherence to industry regulations, and efficient management of construction project expenditures. With a team of seasoned professionals, tailored solutions are provided to mitigate risks and enhance project efficiency across various industries. We are currently looking for an experienced Construction Audit Consultant to join our boutique construction audit consulting firm. The ideal candidate will manage individual construction audit assignments, oversee specific audit tasks, and report to an audit lead in both India and the US. The Construction Audit and Control Manager will be responsible for initiating, executing, and compiling construction review documentation into a consolidated report with supporting data to evaluate a contractor's compliance with contract terms on the project at hand. As the individual may handle multiple construction audit projects simultaneously, the ability to prioritize assignments effectively is crucial. Skills and Requirements: - Contract Administration, Planning, Billing, Coordination, Budgeting - Bachelor's degree (B. Tech in Construction/ M. Tech or MBA preferred); PMP certification is a plus - 3+ years of experience in Civil/Audit/Site Engineering - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel - Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English - Ability to work independently in a hybrid/remote working setup - Availability to support Eastern Time Zone calls and working hours as required Responsibilities: - Contract Administration, Planning, Billing, Coordination, Budgeting - Conducting Construction Project Audits to evaluate project performance, budget adherence, quality standards, and compliance with project specifications and contractual terms - Independently assessing, planning, performing, summarizing, and communicating risk assessments and audit activities using a risk-based approach - Utilizing quantitative analysis to evaluate a contractor's cost compliance with contract terms, focusing on labor costs, subcontractor costs, insurance costs, change order costs, and other areas of leakage - Analyzing project profitability, cost efficiency, and financial health - Interpreting cost data and articulating conclusions reached from quantitative analysis concisely and accurately - Reviewing in-process and closeout transactional costs and billings, negotiating with suppliers and contractors for cost recoveries - Identifying cost-saving opportunities and process improvements - Collaborating with project teams to monitor budgets, forecast costs, and analyze variances - Addressing client requests concerning internal control assessments, process evaluations, investigations, and internal control education - Using data analysis techniques to assess financial and operational risks - Preparing and delivering written and oral reports, communications, and presentations to management presenting observations and recommendations,
