Executive Director - Project and Technical Audit

Role Overview:

The Executive Director of Project and Technical Audit will lead the audit and assurance function across all construction and development projects, ensuring compliance with corporate governance, technical standards, cost efficiency, and contractual obligations. This role requires a seasoned professional with deep experience in construction project management, cost and schedule audits, risk control, and stakeholder engagement across mega or complex infrastructure programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee comprehensive project and technical audits across construction, infrastructure, and development portfolios.
• Assess project controls, including cost, schedule, scope, quality, and change management processes.
• Evaluate contractor and consultant performance, ensuring alignment with contractual, safety, and quality standards.
• Conduct independent reviews of design, procurement, construction, and handover phases to identify risks, inefficiencies, or non-compliance.
• Provide assurance on capital expenditure utilization, value engineering outcomes, and project governance frameworks.
• Drive the establishment of risk-based audit planning, incorporating strategic, financial, and reputational risk assessments.
• Develop and implement audit strategies, methodologies, and reporting frameworks in line with international best practices (e.g., ISO, PMI, RICS, and IIA standards).
• Prepare and present executive-level audit reports and recommendations to senior management, Board Audit Committees, and external regulators.
• Collaborate with internal departments (Finance, Legal, Risk, Technical) to ensure robust internal controls and accountability in project delivery.
• Monitor implementation of corrective actions and continuous improvement measures across project portfolios.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CISA are highly desirable.
• A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in auditing, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing corporate audit functions.
• Extensive knowledge of corporate governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Proficiency in audit software, data analysis tools, and ERP systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams, promote a culture of integrity, and drive positive change within a corporate audit environment