Project Audit Manager

Project Audit Manager

This position is can be based out of any Archkey Office

Arch Key is one of the nation's 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. We're the POWER behind making the improbable possible. We're 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. We're not just energizing infrastructure, we're 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, it's an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale

The Project Audit Manager supports the company's project audit function by evaluating the financial, operational, and compliance performance of electrical construction projects. This role focuses on assessing project execution, cost controls, billing accuracy, change order management, labor productivity, and adherence to internal policies and industry regulations, in alignment with all Company policies, procedures, key objectives and regulations. The Project Audit Manager works collaboratively within the audit team to execute audit activities and aligns with the program direction established by the Director.

• Demonstrates strong expertise in financial analysis, project accounting, and audit practices.
• Possesses a deep understanding of construction-electrical projects
• Exhibits a high level of attention to detail and integrity,
• Ensures compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and accurate financial reporting.

• 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.

• 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.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction…