About the Role
You will execute risk-based internal audits across UCC's EPC and capital projects, bringing the technical fluency of an engineer and the analytical discipline of a project controls professional to the audit function. This role is for someone who has sat inside project teams — reading schedules, cost reports, and variation logs as a practitioner — and now wants to apply that lens independently, as an assurance provider.
Key Responsibilitie
- sExecute risk-based internal audit engagements across UCC's EPC and capital projects portfolio, including JV-structured projects, in line with the IIA's International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF
- )Review and test project controls across cost engineering, scheduling, progress measurement, earned value, change/variation order management, and contractor/subcontractor performanc
- eEvaluate the integrity of project cost reports, forecasts, and cost-to-complete estimates against underlying project dat
- aAssess schedule management practices, including critical path logic, delay analysis, and EOT (extension of time) claim
- sReview claims, variation orders, and contractual entitlement positions for completeness, accuracy, and supporting documentatio
- nDevelop and execute Risk Control Matrices (RCMs), distinguishing design effectiveness (DE) from operating effectiveness (OE), specific to project controls processe
- sPerform fieldwork, gather evidence, and document workpapers to a standard that supports clear, defensible audit conclusion
- sDraft audit findings and contribute to audit reports, translating technical project issues into clear risk and control language for non-technical stakeholder
- sEngage with project directors, project controls managers, and commercial/contracts teams to discuss observations and agree corrective action
- sTrack open findings through to remediation closur
- eSupport the Internal Audit Manager/Lead in planning and scoping engagements requiring technical project controls expertis
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Requireme
- ntsBachelor's degree in engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline); professional certification preferred or in progress (CIA, CCP, PMP, or equivale
- nt)Minimum 6-8 years of experience in project controls (cost engineering, planning/scheduling, or contracts) on EPC, construction, or infrastructure proje
- ctsPrior internal audit, risk, or assurance experience is an advantage but not mandatory if project controls depth is str
- ongSolid understanding of EPC contract structures, claims, variation orders, and JV project arrangeme
- ntsStrong analytical skills, with ability to interrogate cost and schedule data and identify control weaknes
- sesGood report writing and communication skills, with ability to translate technical findings for non-technical audien
- cesFamiliarity with risk-based audit methodologies aligned to the IIA IPPF is a p
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