Job Title:  Deputy Manager | Project Audit | Gurugram | Controls | IT Controls,AI, Data Analytics

The team

Our Internal Audit team works with leading real-estate organizations to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks. The team supports clients in enhancing operational efficiency, compliance, and business performance through risk-based reviews and process assessments.

Your Work Profile

• Lead execution of Project Audit engagements across real-estate and infrastructure projects, covering planning, execution, monitoring, and closure phases.
• Evaluate project governance frameworks, project controls, cost management practices, and schedule adherence mechanisms.
• Conduct reviews of project budgets, contracts, procurement processes, vendor management, and change order management.
• Assess project risks, identify control gaps, and recommend mitigation strategies to improve project outcomes.
• Lead site visits and stakeholder discussions to understand project execution challenges and validate audit observations.
• Review work performed by team members and ensure quality, consistency, and accuracy of audit documentation and deliverables.
• Prepare and review project audit reports, management presentations, and executive dashboards highlighting key findings and recommendations.
• Manage project audit engagements, including planning, resource allocation, stakeholder communication, and timely delivery.
• Support business development initiatives, proposal preparation, solution development, and client relationship management.
• Engage with project leadership, business stakeholders, and client management to discuss observations and remediation plans.

Key Skills Required

• Education: B.E./ B.Tech (Civil), M.Tech (Civil/ Construction Management), B.Arch, M.Arch, or equivalent qualification with 5-8 years of relevant experience in Project Audit, Project Controls, Project Management Consulting, Internal Audit, or Construction Advisory.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle management, project governance, and project control frameworks.
• Experience in reviewing project costs, budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement processes, and vendor performance.
• Understanding of EPC contracts, construction management processes, tendering, and contract administration practices.
• Experience in leading project audit assignments and managing client interactions independently.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, report-writing, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and project management tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar platforms.

Leadership Capabilities

• Demonstrates strong ownership, accountability, and professional judgment in managing project audit engagements.
• Leads teams effectively and provides coaching and mentorship to junior professionals.
• Builds trusted relationships with project teams, senior management, and external stakeholders.
• Drives quality, innovation, and continuous improvement in project audit methodologies and delivery practices.
• Demonstrates strong project management, decision-making, and stakeholder influencing capabilities.