Senior Internal Auditor (Dallas, TX) - Austin Industries

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 7,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.

Austin Industries has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Internal Auditor at our corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas. Under the supervision of the Internal Audit Manager, this position directs a group of auditors for various auditing projects and performs complex audit work. The Sr. Internal Auditor guides and reviews the work of other auditors to accomplish the department’s annual audit plan. The Senior Internal Auditor applies a command of auditing concepts, practices, and procedures, using their professional experience and judgment to effectively plan and execute audit engagements. Role will report onsite to the Dallas office located in the Uptown area.

Responsibilities:

• Perform and lead complex audits of major construction and maintenance projects throughout the organization to assess effectiveness of management’s processes and compliance with established policy (e.g. Cost, Scope, Schedule, Risk Management, Procurement, and Change Management).
• Conduct preliminary assessments of risks relevant to the activity under review and incorporate assessment results into the engagement objectives.
• Develop audit programs to define the engagement scope, objectives, timing, and specific audit procedures including budgets, milestones, and target completion dates.
• Perform risk-based contract management, administration and compliance audits. In addition, the audits will assess adherence to operating policies and procedures and Corporate Policy as well as system efficiency and effectiveness. 
• Perform special and non-routine analysis and investigations as required under the supervision of the Internal Audit Director.
• Evaluate control gaps and assess remediation methodology.
• Stay abreast of projects’ status and progress throughout projects’ life cycle.
• Monitor status and resolution of management actions in response to identified control gaps.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Targeting 4-8 years of operational, risk-based Internal Audit experience. A focus on auditing and/or consulting on major construction projects is a plus.
• Obtained or actively pursuing the CPA, CIA, or CCIFP designations.
• Working knowledge of CMiC enterprise system.
• Project Controls and/or Construction Project Management expertise supported by 4-8 years of practical experience on complex programs.
• Demonstrated understanding of field operations, project delivery methods (Design-Build, Lump Sum, CMAR), and job cost forecasting.
• Experience auditing or managing construction cost components such as labor productivity, equipment utilization, subcontract management, change order pricing, and construction schedule performance.
• Knowledge and understanding of job cost statements, quantity reporting, and percent complete construction principles.
• Ability to effectively interface with the organizations project management teams and contractors.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills and exceptional judgment and integrity.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to present to all levels of management including senior executives.
• Strong IT skills. Experience with data mining and data analysis utilizing specialized and commonly available software packages (ACL, IDEA, MS Excel etc.).
• Ability to quickly understand business processes and their risk implications, analyze complex situations to reach appropriate conclusions.
• Results‑oriented and able to thrive in a fast‑paced, changing environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously; demonstrates high energy, a strong commitment to delivering results, and comfort working with ambiguity.
• Strong analytical, organizational and project management skills to lead audit teams, successfully handle multiple assignments, changing priorities, and achieve deadlines.
• The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the organizations Code of Business Conduct.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, engineering or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license
• Occasional day and overnight travel will be required for this role; approximately 20% travel
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industries is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

Austin Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Austin Industries

Austin Industries and its operating companies engage in almost every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction. Austin is owned entirely by its employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Austin Industries has a rich history. We are one of the largest and most diversified construction firms in the nation. Austin stands on the core values of Uncompromising Integrity, Employee-ownership, Exemplary Service and Excellence in Safety.

To learn more about our history, culture and operations, visit us at www.austin-ind.com.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). 

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company. 

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