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KPMG Associate, Infrastructure Project Advisory (Construction/Engineering) in Seattle, Washington
Business Title: Associate, Infrastructure Project Advisory (Construction/Engineering)
Requisition Number: 111168 - 103
Function: Advisory
Area of Interest:
State: WA
City: Seattle
Description:
Historically, the travel requirement for this position has ranged from 80-100%. The safety and well-being of our people continues to be the top priority, and our decisions around travel are informed by government COVID-19 response directives, recommendations from leading health authorities, and guidance from a number of infectious disease experts. For now, all KPMG business travel, international and domestic, is currently restricted to client-essential sales/delivery activity only. At some point in the future and with the safety of people as the critical factor, the travel requirement will likely increase, possibly to previous levels, but KPMG is committed to balancing client requirements with new delivery capabilities.
The KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we don't anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.
KPMG is currently seeking an Associate in Infrastructure and Projects Advisory for our Deal Advisory (https://advisory.kpmg.us/) practice.
Responsibilities:
Review, analyze, and recommend improvements to construction management processes and internal controls
Lead construction contract reviews, project oversight and monitoring functions for large capital projects
Define and implement recommendations including construction management policies, procedures, processes, internal controls, roles, 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
Work with engagement teams to perform field work, including data collection, analysis, and work paper documentation; prepare, edit, proofread narrative reports and presentations of observations and recommendations; work closely, but independently, under the guidance of Director and Partners
Perform analysis using Excel, PowerPoint and other data visualization tools to produce client deliverables, reports and dashboards
Qualifications:
Minimum one year of recent experience in field construction management or construction advisory services with increasing roles and responsibilities in a variety of large capital project types for both public and private clients
Bachelor's degree or masters' degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited college or university; Professional Engineer, Project Management, Certified Construction Manager, Certified Public Accountant, American Institute of Architects, or other professional certification is preferred
Demonstrated client coordination and 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 such as 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
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
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