Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Data Center Construction Project Controls Manager, ANS

Accenture; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects is seeking a seasoned project controls professional to drive budget tracking, forecasting and risk management for complex capital programs, including data center and manufacturing sites.

You will standardize cost and schedule tracking, review contractor agreements, and provide concise updates to leadership. The role offers flexible travel and a hybrid work arrangement to support collaboration and client delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction project controls.
• Strong knowledge of cost tracking, change orders, and risk fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience with Earned Value or resource-based data.
• Background in data center, manufacturing, or complex commissioning projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with budget tracking, forecasting, invoice checks, accruals, and identifying project risks.
• Help standardize cost, schedule, and risk tracking processes.
• Prepare concise financial and risk updates for project teams and leadership.
• Review contractor agreements, flag budget gaps, and highlight early risks during preconstruction.
• Coordinate with scheduling and delivery teams to resolve issues quickly.
• Support variance reports, cash-flow forecasts, and leadership reviews.
• Link cost and schedule data for integrated project reporting.
• Deliver accurate outputs under senior guidance and travel to data center sites as needed.

Skills

Budget tracking

Forecasting

Earned Value

Cost tracking

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Oracle Unifier

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 assist with budget tracking, forecasting, invoice checks, accruals, and identifying project risks.
• You’ll help standardize cost, schedule, and risk tracking processes.
• You’ll prepare concise financial and risk updates for project teams and leadership.
• You’ll review contractor agreements, flag budget gaps, and highlight early risks during preconstruction.
• You’ll coordinate with scheduling and delivery teams to resolve issues quickly.
• You’ll support variance reports, cash-flow forecasts, and leadership reviews.
• You’ll link cost and schedule data for integrated project reporting.
• You’ll deliver accurate outputs under senior guidance and travel to data center sites as needed.
• Flexible : The work location for this role will include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office or center
• 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.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• 10+ years of experience in construction project controls
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent practical background
• Strong knowledge of cost tracking, change orders, and risk fundamentals
• Hands-on experience with Earned Value or resource-based data
• Background in data center, manufacturing, or complex commissioning projects

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Excellent analytical skills, communication, and reporting organization
• Experience supporting or helping negotiate project changes or claims
• Prior experience in a project controls or cost management team environment
• Exposure to multi-stakeholder or multi-project programs
• Participation in implementing or improving project controls processes
• Ability to analyze metrics and recommend efficiency improvements
• Familiarity with Oracle Unifier or similar project management systems

$155,000 - $180,000 a year

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