Consultant-Construction Audit and Controls

Consultant -Construction audit and controls

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing individual construction audit assignments_ Overseeing specific audit tasks. Reporting to an audit lead of the firm in India and US, the Construction.

Top Skills: Contract Administration, Planning, Billing, Coordination, Budgeting.

Audit and Compliance

• Conduct detailed

  reviews of construction project Contract, costs, schedules, and billing documentation

  to identify inconsistencies, overbillings, and compliance issues.
• Examine contractor and subcontractor

  invoices against contract terms, change orders,

  and supporting records.
• Verify adherence to

  contractual obligation

  s, including payment terms, retention clauses, and change management processes.

Controls and Risk Management

• Evaluate the effectiveness of project controls (

  cost, schedule, and quality)

  implemented on projects.
• Identify potential risks in billing practices, procurement processes, and contract administration.
• Develop and recommend process improvements to strengthen internal controls and minimize financial exposure.
• Assist clients in designing robust project governance frameworks.

Cost and Schedule Analysis

• Perform cost analyses to validate construction cost allocations and billings.
• Analyze project schedules for accuracy, progress reporting, and potential delays.
• Support claim evaluations related to time extensions, cost overruns, and disputes.

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare clear and

  concise audit reports

  summarizing findings, risks, and actionable recommendations.
• Present results to clients’ senior leadership, project teams, and external stakeholders.
• Document all audit procedures, evidence gathered, and conclusions drawn in compliance with audit standards.
• Work closely on

  U.S. client

  project contractors, subcontractors, and third-party consultants.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging risks, and evolving best practices in construction project management and controls.

Skills and Requirements:

• Contract Administration, Planning, Billing, Coordination, Budgeting.

• Bachelor’s degree (B. Tech construction. minimum), M. Tech or MBA (Preferred) in

  construction

  PMP certification is a plus. Tier 1-2 college in

  construction.

• 3+ years

  of experience Civil/audit/Site engineer.

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel

• Excellent verbal and exceptional English written communication skills
• Ability to support Eastern Time Zone calls and working hours – as needed.

The role involves:

1. Labor Cost Analysis 
2. Equipment Cost Analysis 
3. Subcontractor Cost Review 
4. Insurance Cost Evaluation 
5. Change Order Cost Analysis 
6. Identification and review of other financial leakages