Senior Auditor Contract Compliance (Retail-Construction)

Senior Auditor Contract Compliance (Retail-Construction) Job Locations US-Remote ID 2026-19432 Category Audit - Retail Position Type Full-Time Overview The Senior Auditor Contract Compliance (Construction) performs contract compliance and cost control audits on construction and capital projects, with a focus on distribution center, data center, corporate office, and retail construction, remodel, and build-out programs. This role applies working knowledge of construction audit practices, including AIA billing formats, job-cost reconciliation, GMP and CMAR contract structures, subcontract reviews, insurance cost validation, and lease and developer cost audits. The Senior Auditor executes audit testing independently, quality-checks and mentors other auditors on assigned engagements, and communicates findings clearly to clients and suppliers. This is a US-based remote role with periodic travel to construction project sites as needed (up to 20%). Responsibilities Contract Compliance and Cost Control Perform detailed contract compliance audits to assess alignment with AIA billing standards, GMP/CMAR contract terms, unit-price schedules, cost-plus arrangements, and negotiated allowances. * Validate that billed costs -general conditions, general requirements, subcontractor, developer, and landlord - comply with contract requirements and industry norms. * Identify cost recoveries, billing errors, non-allowable charges, and process improvement opportunities Construction Technical Proficiency * Apply working knowledge of AIA billing formats (G702, G703, continuation sheets) to identify anomalies or unsupported values. * Support insurance auditing on construction projects, including reviewing policy documents (GL, Builders Risk, OCIP/CCIP, Workers' Compensation) and validating contractually allowable insurance costs. * Perform subcontract audits, including TandM validations, change order support, negotiated buyouts, and back-charge review. * Conduct job cost reconciliations, matching committed costs, actuals, payments, and cost-to-complete details. * Support developer and landlord cost verification, including audits of land acquisition, soft costs, carrying costs (interest, equity), lease costs, tenant improvement allowances, and pass-through expenditures. * Conduct monthly pay application reviews, including verification of percent complete, stored materials, retainage, and subcontractor flow-down compliance. * Support construction procurement and bid analysis, including bid leveling, identifying scope gaps, and alternate pricing. * Claim settlement support experience - including work related to disputed amounts between owners, contractors, subcontractors, or developers - is a plus. * Legal preparation support experience is a plus, including working with counsel on arbitration, litigation, or expert-witness documentation. Procurement and Supply Chain * Audit material purchases and subcontractor billings for compliance with procurement requirements and pricing terms. * Assess buyout savings, material escalations, equipment rentals, and service procurements; flag opportunities to strengthen procurement controls and reduce cost leakage. Communication and Reporting * Communicate audit results clearly and concisely, in both written and verbal form, to internal, client, and supplier personnel. * Help draft and issue audit reports summarizing completed audit activities, findings, and recoveries. * Present and support audit claims in a manner that is clear, concise, and persuasive. * Manage conflict and maintain professionalism with clients, contractors, and suppliers at all times, including when other parties are not. Project Management, QC, and Team Support * Work... For full info follow application link. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Indi iduals with Disabilities