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KPMG US · 4 hours ago

Senior Associate, Infrastructure Project Advisory (Construction/Engineering)

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$106K/yr - $197K/yr

3+ years exp

KPMG is a leading advisory firm experiencing significant growth in its Advisory practice. They are seeking a Senior Associate in Infrastructure and Projects Advisory to manage construction contract audits, project oversight, and support business development efforts.

Financial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage 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

Qualification

Construction managementProject management toolsProfessional certificationClient coordinationSubcontractor managementCommunicationDocumentation skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Minimum of 3 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

Bachelor's or masters degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited college/university

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)

Preferred

Professional Engineer, Project Management, Certified Construction Manager, Certified Public Accountant, American Institute of Architects, or other professional certification is preferred