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KPMG is currently seeking a Manager in Forensic - Major Projects Advisory for our KPMG Risk Consulting practice in New York City.

Responsibilities:

• 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, and reasonableness of the estimate to complete , schedule delays, defective specifications, and loss of productivity
• Manage construction contract audits, compliance reviews, implementation of project corrective action plans, and project oversight and monitoring functions for large capital projects
• Lead business development activities including targeting key clients, pitching our services, preparing client proposals and closing opportunities and work closely with other members of senior management
• Manage the engagement process from start to finish including field work, data collection, analysis, work paper documentation, supervision of engagement teams and communication with the client

Qualifications:

• A minimum of five years of experience in construction management and/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 Master’s degree in Engineering, Building Science, Construction Management, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited college/university; P.E, PMI, CCM, CPA, or other professional certification a plus
• Knowledge in various phases of construction inlcuding 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
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with senior clients, effectively manage staff and delegate work
• Experience using various project management tools like Primavera Enterprise©, Prolog©, Maximo© and other toolsets
• Travel may be up to 80-100%
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG, an equal opportunity employer/disability/veteran. KPMG maintains a drug-free workplace. KPMG will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance number 131192). No phone calls or agencies please.