Senior Electrical Project Audit Lead

ArchKey Solutions; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

ArchKey Solutions is seeking a Project Audit Manager to drive financial, operational, and compliance reviews across electrical construction projects. You will lead audits, assess cost controls, review billing and change orders, and elevate risk management in collaboration with operations and finance teams.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years in construction auditing and a strong grasp of NEC/NFPA/OSHA codes, with a track record of improving audit processes and controls.

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.
• Experience in large project construction operations, project controls, or auditing.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction practices, project lifecycles, and job costing systems.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, OSHA codes and standards.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for cross-functional collaboration.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Financial analysis

Project accounting

Audit practices

Electrical construction knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Engineering degree

Job description

ArchKey Solutions is seeking a Project Audit Manager to drive financial, operational, and compliance reviews across electrical construction projects. You will lead audits, assess cost controls, review billing and change orders, and elevate risk management in collaboration with operations and finance teams.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years in construction auditing and a strong grasp of NEC/NFPA/OSHA codes, with a track record of improving audit processes and controls.