Manager, Infrastructure Project Advisory (Construction/Engineering)

KPMG LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking a Manager, Infrastructure Project Advisory (Construction/Engineering) to lead audits, enhance controls, and guide delivery on major capital projects within Deal Advisory.

The role emphasizes policy development, process improvement, and client-facing engagement across engineering and construction disciplines with significant travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in construction management or advisory services on major projects.
• Master’s degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, Accounting, or related field required.
• Professional Engineer, PMP/CM or CPA/AIA certifications preferred.
• Experience coordinating clients and subcontractors across full life cycle of construction projects.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Procore, E-Builder, Primavera, Prolog, and related toolsets.
• Strong written and verbal communication, documentation, records retention, and work paper organization.
• Willingness to travel and ability to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in future.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction contract audits, compliance reviews, and project oversight for large capital projects.
• Define and implement construction management policies, processes, and internal controls.
• Conduct project reviews on percentage of completion, change orders, estimates to complete, and productivity issues.
• Manage engagement teams, collect data, prepare reports and presentations of observations.
• Support pursuit teams, draft proposals, and participate in business development events.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Client communication

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Architecture/Building Science/Construction Management/Accounting

Tools

Procore

E-Builder

Primavera

Prolog

Job description

KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Infrastructure Project Advisory (Construction/Engineering) in Infrastructure and Projects Advisory for our Deal Advisory practice.

Responsibilities :

• Oversee construction contract audits, compliance reviews, project oversight and monitoring functions for large capital projects; review, analyze, and recommend improvements to construction management processes and internal controls
• Define and implement recommendations including construction management policies and procedures, processes, internal controls, roles and 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
• Manage engagement teams to perform field work, including data collection, analysis, and work paper documentation; prepare, edit, and proofread narrative reports and presentations of observations and recommendations
• Support client pursuit teams and assist in the sale of follow-on work with existing clients; play an integral supporting role in drafting proposals, marketing efforts and participating in business development events
• Work closely, but independently, under the guidance of Directors and Partners; build strong external network with captial project owners, architectural/engineering professionals and constrution managers
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications :

• Minimum five years of recent experience in construction management or construction advisory services with increasing roles and responsibilities in major power and utilities, oil and gas, infrastructure, manufacturing, healthcare, or public sector projects
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred. Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree inEngineering, Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, Accounting, or a related field is required.
• Professional Engineer, Project Management, Certified Construction Manager, Certified Public Accountant, American Institute of Architects, or other professional certification is preferred
• Client coordination, subcontractor management for full life cycle construction projects including planning and work breakdown structures, pre-construction services, sourcing and procurement of contracts, contract administration, scheduling, cost estimating, quality management, project reporting, and project closeout
• Experience using various project management tools like Procore, E-Builder, Primavera Enterprise, Prolog, and other toolsets
• Excellent written and verbal communication, documentation, records retention, and work paper organizational skills
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)