Infrastructure Project Advisory Associate - Construction & PM

KPMG LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP seeks an Associate, Infrastructure Project Advisory (Construction/Engineering) in Infrastructure and Projects Advisory for our Deal Advisory practice in Houston. You will review and improve construction management processes and assist with contract reviews on large capital projects.

You will work with diverse teams, conduct field work, analyze data, and prepare reports and presentations using analytics and visualization tools. Travel as needed; professional certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of field construction management or advisory experience on large capital projects.
• Master's degree preferred; Bachelor's required.
• Professional certifications preferred (e.g., PE, PMP, CCM).

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and recommend improvements to construction management processes and internal controls
• Assist with construction contract reviews, compliance audits, project oversight and monitoring functions for large capital projects
• Define and implement recommendations including construction management policies, procedures, processes, internal controls, roles, responsibilities, reporting, and supporting information technology
• Conduct project reviews to evaluate percentage of completion, probability of recovery for change orders and claims, reasonableness of the estimate to complete construction, schedule delays, defective specifications, and loss of productivity
• Work with diverse engagement teams to perform field work, including data collection, analysis, and work paper documentation; prepare, edit, proofread narrative reports and presentations of observations and recommendations as well as review datasets, identify insights, and develop presentation materials using analytics and visualization tools
• Team closely, but independently, under the guidance of Managers, Directors and Partners and participate in 360 mentoring efforts to strengthen the team understanding of leading practices and current industry trends
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Skills

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Field construction management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PMIS

Data visualization tools

Job description

KPMG LLP seeks an Associate, Infrastructure Project Advisory (Construction/Engineering) in Infrastructure and Projects Advisory for our Deal Advisory practice in Houston. You will review and improve construction management processes and assist with contract reviews on large capital projects.

You will work with diverse teams, conduct field work, analyze data, and prepare reports and presentations using analytics and visualization tools. Travel as needed; professional certifications are preferred.