Construction Project Controls Lead

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As Accenture continues to grow, we have an increasing number of career opportunities available to you. Depending on the job and location, you may be directed to apply with Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects LLP or one of the following Legal entities:

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  * Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC
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  * Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc.

Please note that benefits can vary by country and role. Please check with your recruiter for more information.

You’ve Never Been Satisfied with “Good Enough.”

You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects
, you’ll do exactly that. You’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before.

You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we’re transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future.

Because “good enough” builds the past.
You’re here to build what’s next, on a team that outperforms every norm.

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• You'll lead the project controls team, ensuring it is staffed with competent resources and accountable for all scheduling, cost, change, and risk activities.
• You'll establish, maintain, and govern all project control processes to ensure compliance with company and project standards.
• You'll manage overall project cost performance against budgets, develop detailed forecasts, and ensure financial compliance.
• You'll own the master project schedule, overseeing its development, maintenance, critical path analysis, and progress measurement.
• You'll integrate schedule, cost, and risk data to enable holistic project tracking and informed, data-driven decision-making.
• You'll control the formal change and risk management processes, ensuring impacts are assessed and procedures are rigorously followed.
• You'll develop and distribute performance reports, dashboards, and forecasts to stakeholders and present analyses to senior management.
• You'll collaborate with Finance on spend plans, reporting, and adherence to corporate financial policies.
• You'll ensure adherence to project assurance by overseeing health checks, audits, and participating in gate reviews.
• You'll champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the entire project controls function.

With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related discipline.
• 8–12 years of experience in project controls or project management roles supporting large-scale capital, infrastructure, or pharmaceutical projects.
• Expertise in cost control, scheduling (Primavera P6 or MS Project), earned value management, and risk analysis tools.
• Strong knowledge of PMBOK, AACE, or equivalent project management frameworks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for reporting, presentations, and stakeholder engagement.
• Advanced Excel, Power BI, or other data visualization and forecasting tools.
• Strategic thinker, team leader, adaptable, detail-oriented, and collaborative across functional areas.

• Masters degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related discipline.
• Advanced knowledge of cost control, scheduling (Primavera P6 or MS Project), earned value management, and risk analysis tools.

$145,000 - $180,000 biweekly

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