Internal Audit Director
Tutor Perini • Sylmar, CA • Full Time
Posted on Wed, May 6, 2026
The expected salary range for this position is $175,000 - $220,000 depending on experience.
This position is required to be on-site, Monday through Friday.
NO STAFFING AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Tutor Perini Corporation is seeking an Internal Audit Director to join our office in Sylmar, CA.
About Tutor Perini Corporation:
Extraordinary Projects, Exceptional Performance
Tutor Perini Corporation is a leading civil, building, and specialty Construction Company that believes integrity, teamwork, and a collaborative approach are fundamental to our business success.
Extraordinary projects demand a strategic and intelligent approach, finely honed through more than a century of real-world experience. They demand the relentless intensity of people who know the stakes are incredibly high. And they demand a team that understands mutual trust and integrity are necessary to execute massive undertakings on near-impossible deadlines.
From coast to coast, notable projects include The Purple Line (D Line) Extensions in Los Angeles, SR 99 Viaduct replacement tunnel in Seattle, East Side Access projects and the Hudson Yards Platform in New York, Central Subway Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, and multiple airport expansions and bridge projects.
Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent
DESCRIPTION:
As an Internal Audit Director at Tutor Perini Corp., you will have the opportunity to provide independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the organization’s operations. This role is responsible for leading and executing a comprehensive risk-based internal audit program covering IT, operational, financial, and compliance audits, while partnering with senior leadership to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls.
The position requires a strong combination of IT audit expertise and traditional internal audit experience, as well as proven leadership, strategic thinking, delivering practical, value-added recommendations, and stakeholder management capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee and lead a risk-based internal audit strategy covering construction operations, major projects, joint ventures, IT systems, and corporate functions.
Manage the execution of all SOX 404 compliance, contract reviews (covering but not limited to project controls, cost management, contract administration, claims, change orders and compliance).
Provide leadership over IT audits, including ERP systems, cybersecurity, data governance, and system implementations.
Oversee audits of IT general controls (ITGCs), including access management, change management, and IT operations.
Evaluate application controls, system interfaces, and automated business processes.
Partner with IT leadership to assess technology risks and remediation efforts.
Build strong relationships with business and IT leaders while maintaining audit independence.
Lead, mentor, and develop the internal audit team and manage co-sourced partners. Review audit workpapers and reports to ensure quality, consistency, and value-added recommendations.
Ensure audit practices align with IIA standards and industry best practices.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field Professional
10 + years of progressive internal audit experience, including leadership of complex IT and enterprise audits.
Experience interacting with executive leadership and Audit Committees.
Certifications - CPA, CIA, and/or CISA
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence without authority.
Strong business acumen with a consultative mindset
Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks (COSO, COBIT).
Strong IT audit background, including ERP systems and cybersecurity risk management.
Experience with JDEdwards, WorkDay, ProCore strongly preferred.
Experience with risk assessments, audit planning, and audit management tools.
Deep understanding of construction project risk, job costing, revenue recognition, and operational controls.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Master’s degree in business, finance, or related discipline
Experience in a complex, global, or regulated environment.
Background in both public accounting and internal audit.
Strong business acumen with a technology-forward perspective.
Experience using data analytics and continuous auditing techniques.
Collaborative and team oriented.
Communicates clearly with colleagues and stakeholders.
OUR MISSION
We build critical infrastructure that creates a better world.
OUR VISION
We strive to be the preeminent full-service civil, building, and specialty contractor by delivering innovative, transformative projects through world-class execution. We are committed to creating lasting value for our customers, upholding the highest standards of safety and integrity, generating exceptional financial results and shareholder value, and fostering a culture where our employees thrive.
Tutor Perini builds extraordinary projects, which need exceptional talent. Join us to help build the critical infrastructure that creates a better world.
Equal Opportunity Employer