Internal Audit Program Manager, Construction

About the role

The Program Manager, Capital Projects Assurance plays a key role within the Internal Audit and Risk Management function, partnering with business leaders to identify operational, compliance, and financial risks while driving process improvement and organizational effectiveness. In this highly collaborative role, you work across engineering, construction, manufacturing, procurement, and finance to assess operational risks, evaluate business processes, and recommend practical improvements that strengthen internal controls, enhance governance practices, and support strategic business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based reviews and assessments across construction, capital project, and manufacturing-related operations.
• Develop audit plans, define project scope, and oversee evaluations of key business processes and internal controls.
• Review project activities from planning and procurement through project completion, including contracting, safety, compliance, productivity, administrative controls, and vendor oversight.
• Conduct site visits and field assessments to evaluate project execution, control effectiveness, and adherence to internal policies and industry standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen overall operational performance across capital projects.
• Perform detailed reviews of construction costs, change orders, contractor billings, and related project expenditures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide meaningful insights and recommendations regarding project planning, execution strategies, governance practices, and process standardization initiatives.
• Develop and present clear, concise reports summarizing findings, business risks, recommendations, and corrective action plans to leadership teams.
• Partner with stakeholders in engineering, construction, manufacturing, procurement, and finance to track remediation efforts and drive sustainable process improvements.
• Apply risk assessment techniques to evaluate controls, prioritize areas of focus, and support strategic decision-making.
• Support procurement and contract administration activities by assessing contract structures, contractor management practices, and related controls.
• Contribute to safety and compliance audits to ensure adherence to applicable standards and internal requirements.
• Work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at various organizational levels to advance audit and assurance objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: construction management, internal audit, contract administration, procurement, project controls, finance, accounting, risk management, or operational consulting.
• Experience supporting capital projects within manufacturing, industrial, technology, infrastructure, energy, or similarly complex environments.
• Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control methodologies.
• Knowledge of construction delivery models, procurement strategies, contract structures, labor costing, equipment pricing, and contractor management practices.
• Familiarity with construction methods, materials, field operations, and industry best practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word for analysis, reporting, and presentation development.
• Strong analytical and investigative mindset with the ability to identify root causes, challenge assumptions, and improve business processes.
• Proven ability to work independently while effectively engaging with stakeholders across various functions and organizational levels.
• Demonstrated experience in internal audit, risk assessment, and field assessment within capital project or construction environments.
• Ability to conduct procurement and safety audits and interpret findings to drive corrective actions.
• CPA credential or similar professional certification is highly valued.

Skills

• Experience with capital projects assurance in manufacturing, industrial, technology, infrastructure, or energy sectors.
• Experience in project controls, budgeting, and cost control methodologies for complex construction or industrial projects.
• Exposure to contractor management practices, including oversight of labor, equipment, and pricing structures.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate technical findings into actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to develop and deliver reports and presentations to diverse audiences.
• Intensely curious and solution-oriented mindset, with a desire to understand what, where, when, how, and why processes work the way they do.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on a team and with various stakeholders across the organization.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel for data analysis, PowerPoint for presentations, and Word for report writing.
• Experience conducting risk-based reviews, field assessments, and operational audits in construction and capital project environments.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when managing multiple audits, assessments, and remediation activities simultaneously.

Work Environment

This role operates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that spans corporate offices, manufacturing facilities, and construction sites. You collaborate closely with teams in engineering, construction, manufacturing, procurement, and finance, using standard business technologies such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word for analysis, reporting, and presentation development. The position involves a mix of office-based work, where you develop audit plans and reports, and field-based work, where you conduct site visits and operational assessments to observe project execution and controls in practice.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $145,000.00 - $160,000.00/yr.

Benefits

• Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program