Infrastructure & Capital Projects-Associate Director, Data Center Construction, ANS

Accenture; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 141,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects is seeking a senior leader to drive large, complex capital projects, with a focus on client satisfaction and profitability. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, oversee financial performance, and pursue growth opportunities in data center and mission-critical environments.

You will guide governance, risk management, and commercial strategies, while mentoring staff and ensuring high-quality delivery across projects and client engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Business, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience
• 12+ years of progressive experience in construction/project management and leadership
• Experience delivering large, complex capital projects in data centers or similar environments
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage client relationships
• Experience managing project financial performance and business development

Responsibilities

• Lead major client accounts or a portfolio of projects with a focus on service delivery and client satisfaction
• Drive client retention, account expansion, and business development for growth
• Lead client presentations, negotiations, and development of fee proposals
• Identify opportunities to grow the Infrastructure & Capital Projects service offering
• Oversee financial performance including revenue tracking, margins, and forecasting
• Provide guidance in capital planning, procurement, and risk mitigation
• Deliver value engineering and cost-saving recommendations while maintaining quality
• Develop and mentor a high-performing team; lead QA/QC and continuous improvement
• Champion operational excellence and KPI monitoring to improve performance
• Represent Accenture at industry events and senior advisory roles

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Cost management

Capital project delivery

PMO

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Oracle Unifier

EcoSys

Procore

Power BI

Job description

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.

Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects

As Accenture continues to grow, you may see a variety of new career opportunities, and depending on the role and location you may be directed to apply through Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects LLP or one of our other legal entities - Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC or Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc., with benefits varying by country and role, so please check with your recruiter for details.

THE WORK:

• You’ll serve as a senior lead for major client accounts or a portfolio of projects, ensuring exceptional service delivery and client satisfaction.
• You’ll drive client retention, account expansion, and business development to support overall growth.
• You’ll lead client presentations, negotiations, and the development and management of fee proposals.
• You’ll identify and capitalize on new opportunities to grow the Infrastructure & Capital Projects service offering.
• You’ll oversee financial performance including revenue tracking, margin analysis, accounts receivable, and forecasting to ensure profitability.
• You’ll lead cost control strategies and provide expert guidance in capital planning, procurement, commercial management, and risk mitigation.
• You’ll deliver value engineering and cost saving recommendations that maintain quality and performance standards.
• You’ll manage and develop a high performing team through effective recruitment, mentoring, and training initiatives.
• You’ll lead internal QA and QC reviews, post project evaluations, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance quality and process efficiency.
• You’ll champion operational excellence by monitoring KPIs and optimizing processes to improve performance.
• You’ll represent Accenture at industry events and act as a senior advisor, reinforcing the company’s brand reputation and leadership.
• Hybrid Work: This role is primarily remote. Travel to client offices, project sites, and Accenture locations will be required only as needed to support client relationships, project delivery, team leadership, and business development.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in construction management, project management, project controls, cost management, or major capital project delivery, including at least 3 years in a leadership capacity
• Significant experience delivering large and complex capital projects within data centers or comparable environments such as high tech, semiconductor, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, mission critical facilities, or similar technically complex industries
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and project professionals
• Demonstrated success managing client relationships and engaging senior stakeholders as a trusted advisor
• Experience managing project financial performance, resource planning, commercial performance, and delivery quality, with responsibility for supporting business development and account growth

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Direct experience leading owner side delivery for large scale data center construction programs or multiple major technically complex capital projects
• Experience owning or growing a strategic client account and expanding services across a capital portfolio Strong knowledge of project management, construction management, PMO, project governance, project controls, cost, schedule, risk, change, commercial management, and executive reporting
• Experience developing governance models, project controls standards, reporting processes, KPIs, procedures, and assurance programs
• Experience with capital planning, procurement, contracting strategies, construction contracts, value engineering, cost optimization, and commercial negotiations
• Experience with project controls digitalization, PMIS implementation, integrated data environments, dashboards, analytics, workflow automation, and AI
• Experience with Primavera P6, Oracle Unifier, EcoSys, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Power BI, or similar project delivery platforms
• Strong leadership, client relationship management, communication, negotiation, facilitation, and decision making skills
• Professional credentials such as PMP, PE, CCM, AACE CCP, PSP, MRICS, or equivalent are preferred

$190,000 - $215,000 a year

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia or Washington as set forth below.

We will accept applications until September 11, 2026.

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Accenture I&CP offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) with employer match; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off and holidays; paid maternity and parental caregiver leave; adoption and surrogacy assistance; supplemental insurance plans; an employee assistance program; legal resources; and identity theft protection.

Benefits eligibility may vary by state, country, and role. Please connect with your recruiter for more information.