Electrical Project Audit Lead

ArchKey Solutions; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

ArchKey Solutions is seeking a Project Audit Manager to lead the assessment of financial, operational, and regulatory performance on electrical construction projects across preconstruction to close-out. You will ensure cost controls, billing accuracy, change-order management, and adherence to NEC, NFPA, OSHA while aligning with company policies.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in construction auditing and project controls, with a Bachelor’s degree and proven analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in construction auditing, project controls, operations, or financial oversight within electrical contracting or the broader construction industry.
• Experience in large project construction operations, project controls, or auditing.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, OSHA.
• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships across functions.

Responsibilities

• Executes project audits across preconstruction, active construction, and close-out phases, including participation in project retrospectives.
• Applies standardized audit methodologies, risk criteria, and reporting frameworks established by audit leadership.
• Supports the continuous improvement of audit processes, tools, and reporting consistency.
• Performs detailed reviews of project budgets, forecasts, labor productivity, procurement practices, billing, and cost performance.
• Analyzes job costing, revenue recognition, and Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules to identify discrepancies, risks, or trends.
• Validates supporting documentation for change orders, time-and-material (T&M) work, and subcontractor invoices, ensuring proper approvals and contract alignment.
• Evaluates field execution for alignment with company standards, contract requirements, and safety expectations.
• Reviews labor utilization, equipment deployment, material management, and subcontractor performance for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assesses project schedules and identifies risks related to delays, rework, or cost exposure.
• Assesses compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and applicable codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, OSHA).
• Evaluates internal controls related to project documentation, timekeeping, billing processes, and project close-out.
• Verifies that required contractual notices and documentation are properly executed by project teams.
• Collaborates with operations, safety, and finance teams to strengthen control environments and reduce risk.
• Prepares clear, concise audit findings, including risk assessments and actionable recommendations.
• Supports communication of audit results, trends, and insights to audit leadership and business stakeholders.
• Maintains accurate documentation of audit activities and ensures audit files are complete and audit-ready.
• Tracks remediation efforts and partners with project teams to support timely and effective resolution of audit findings.

Skills

Financial analysis

Audit practices

Construction knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

ArchKey Solutions is seeking a Project Audit Manager to lead the assessment of financial, operational, and regulatory performance on electrical construction projects across preconstruction to close-out. You will ensure cost controls, billing accuracy, change-order management, and adherence to NEC, NFPA, OSHA while aligning with company policies.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in construction auditing and project controls, with a Bachelor’s degree and proven analytical skills.