Associate Project Audit Manager

ArchKey Solutions LLC; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

ArchKey Solutions LLC is seeking an Associate Project Audit Manager to support the project audit function from our St. Louis area office.

The role focuses on gathering, analyzing, and evaluating project financials and operations to identify risks and opportunities, under the direction of senior audit leadership. You will review budgets, forecasts, and project documentation, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help develop preliminary audit observations and remediation plans while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in construction operations, project controls, project accounting, finance, auditing, or related field.
• Proficient with Excel and data analysis; strong written and verbal communication.
• Experience with ERP systems and project management/reporting tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare project audits by gathering financial, operational, contractual, and compliance documentation.
• Perform detailed reviews of budgets, forecasts, labor productivity, cost reports, and billing records.
• Analyze job costing, WIP schedules, forecast accuracy, revenue recognition, and margin trends.
• Review contracts, change orders, time-and-material authorizations, POs, and subcontract agreements.
• Identify audit findings, control deficiencies, compliance concerns, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare audit workpapers, analyses, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Develop preliminary audit observations and summarize risks for leadership review.
• Collaborate with project teams and leadership to validate audit observations and ensure remediation.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Project management software

Reporting platforms

MS Office

Job description

Associate Project Audit Manager

Location: Fenton, MO, United States
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Project Delivery

Description

This position is based in our St. Louis, MO office.

About ArchKey

ArchKey is one of the nations largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. Were the POWER behind making the improbable possible.

Were electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. Were not just energizing infrastructure, were energizing careers, communities, and the future.

Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset, bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, its an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale.

About the Position

Responsible to support the Company's project audit function through audit preparation, project analysis, and audit execution activities, in alignment with all Company policies, procedures, key objectives and regulations. Working under the direction of the Project Audit Manager and/or Director of Project Audits, this position gathers, analyzes, and evaluates project financial, operational, and compliance information to identify risks, trends, and opportunities for improvement, and performs detailed reviews of project controls, documentation, financial performance, and operational practices while developing preliminary audit observations for review by audit leadership.

Day in the Life

• Assists in planning and preparing project audits by gathering project financial, operational, contractual, and compliance documentation.
• Performs detailed reviews of project budgets, forecasts, labor productivity, cost reports, billing records, procurement activities, and project performance metrics.
• Analyzes job costing information, Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, forecast accuracy, revenue recognition, and margin trends to identify potential risks and exceptions.
• Reviews project documentation including contracts, change orders, time-and-material work authorizations, purchase orders, subcontract agreements, and supporting financial records.
• identifies potential audit findings, control deficiencies, compliance concerns, project risks, and operational improvement opportunities.
• Prepares audit workpapers, analyses, schedules, and supporting documentation in accordance with Project Audit Group standards.
• Develops preliminary audit observations and summarizes key risks and findings for review by the Project Audit Manager and Director of Project Audits.
• Assists in evaluating compliance with company policies, contractual requirements, and applicable industry standards.
• Participates in project site visits, field reviews, project retrospectives, and stakeholder interviews as part of audit activities.
• Collaborates with project teams, operations leadership, finance, safety, and other stakeholders to obtain information and validate audit observations.
• Tracks audit findings, corrective action plans, and remediation efforts to support timely resolution.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of audit reporting tools, dashboards, risk indicators, and performance metrics.
• Supports continuous improvement efforts by identifying recurring trends and recommending enhancements to project controls and business processes.
• Consistently makes decisions in an attentive and safe manner to ensure the safety and health of self and others.
• Utilizes LEAN concepts or other continuous improvement methodologies to ensure the most efficient operations, processes, and activities.
• Promotes and models the Company mission, vision and values through exercising sound and ethical business practices, championing all elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and providing high quality services and programs as they relate to clients, subcontractors, co-workers, suppliers, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in construction operations, project controls, project engineering, project accounting, finance, auditing, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of construction project lifecycles, project controls, job costing, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and develop meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally across all levels of the organization.
• Experience with ERP systems, project management software, and reporting platforms preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical construction practices and industry standards is preferred.
• Ability to travel periodically to project locations as needed.

Benefits

At ArchKey Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees. Additional information is available at Archkey.com.

Legal & Fraud Disclaimer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affifirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.