Construction Grants Auditor

Pay Rate: $125.00 – $145.00 per hour, based on experience.

Location: Remote, with on-site travel required.

We are seeking a Construction Grants Auditor to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for our monitoring initiatives. This position is contingent upon future grant-monitoring projects focused on construction. In this position, you will provide expertise in reviewing change orders, invoices, cost-loaded schedules, procurement documents, or assist with on-site visits to ensure contract or grant compliance and effectively bridge complex construction projects with grant requirements

At the Vander Weele Group, we are committed to improving federal and state grant programs and strengthening the oversight systems that support them.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on large-scale construction monitoring efforts support while supporting positive client relationships.
• Collaborate with government clients and their engineers, architects, and construction management partners to support effective monitoring.
• Translate complex construction technical matters into clear, understandable guidance for the monitoring team.
• Review change orders, expense reimbursements, procurement documentation, and invoices for compliance with laws, regulations, and established guidelines.
• Assist in conducting program risk assessments, including interviewing key program staff.
• Participate in preparing or reviewing clear, concise client reports summarizing methodologies, findings, recommendations, and site-visit observations.
• Complete other project-related duties as requested.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Internal Audit, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in construction monitoring or auditing, specifically for large-scale infrastructure or public works.
• 5+ years of experience in client management, serving as a technical advisor to government agencies or large organizations.
• Certified Construction Auditor (CCA) or Construction Control Professional (CCP) strongly preferred.
• Deep understanding of federal grant regulations (Uniform Guidance/2 CFR 200) and construction project lifecycles.
• Proven ability to translate complex analysis into clear, actionable written recommendations for non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines while maintaining third-party oversight standards.