Internal Audit Manager

Kokosing is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors, serving private and public-sector clients with heavy civil/industrial construction—highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine projects. With over 75 years of experience, $2.8 billion in annual sales, and a commitment to workforce excellence, Kokosing delivers superior quality and attractive rewards.

About the role

The Internal Audit Manager leads risk-based internal audits across operations, including self-performed construction activities, project controls, financial governance, procurement, and contract administration. You will evaluate internal controls, identify operational and financial risks, and recommend improvements to governance, efficiency, and project delivery performance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead risk-based audits across corporate, regional, and project environments, including field audits at active construction sites
• Evaluate internal controls, financial reporting, and adherence to policies, safety, and contractual requirements
• Identify inefficiencies, control weaknesses, fraud risks, and cost recovery opportunities; develop audit programs and testing procedures
• Assess project controls related to labor, equipment, production tracking, and cost forecasting
• Ensure regulatory/policy compliance; assist with fraud investigations and special audits
• Monitor remediation actions and verify corrective action closure
• Prepare and present audit findings to management and executive leadership
• Train and supervise audit staff, reviewing deliverables and providing guidance
• Recommend process improvements and support audit methodology, analytics tools, and dashboard development

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field; CPA, CIA, or CFE certification a plus
• 8-12+ years in internal audit, project controls, external audit, construction accounting, or operational audit, including 5+ years in a leadership role
• Experience in heavy civil construction, infrastructure, or industrial contracting preferred; auditing self-perform construction operations highly desirable
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills; familiarity with ERP systems (Viewpoint, HCSS, Autodesk ACC)
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently; willingness to travel to job sites and regional offices

Preferred

• Heavy highway, earthwork, underground utilities, concrete, or asphalt paving experience
• Knowledge of prevailing wage, DOT, CAS/FAR, and public works compliance