Infrastructure & Capital Projects, Senior Project Manager, Data Center Construction, ANS

Accenture; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 137,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects seeks a Senior Project Manager to serve as the primary client contact on data center builds, delivering complex facilities with a focus on safety, quality and sustainability. You will lead client meetings, manage budgets and procurement, review contracts and change orders, and align design, scope and execution across internal teams and subcontractors.

The role offers a flexible, hybrid work arrangement with some travel to project sites and client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in project management, preferably within a data center or critical environment.
• Experience managing full project lifecycle delivery.
• Experience working with complex MEP systems and critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders across data center construction projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center clients.
• Lead client meetings, reporting, and overall communication strategy throughout project lifecycles.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost control processes for complex data center builds.
• Review and approve subcontractor contracts, change orders, and pay applications.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks to ensure strong commercial performance.
• Support estimating, procurement, and bid strategy for data center construction opportunities.
• Lead constructability reviews and value engineering initiatives specific to mission-critical environments.
• Ensure alignment between design, scope, and execution strategy for data center delivery.
• Oversee project schedules, identify delivery risks, and drive accountability across internal teams and subcontractors.
• 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.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Budget management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

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 act as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders across data center construction projects
• You’ll build and maintain strong relationships with hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center clients
• You’ll lead client meetings, reporting, and overall communication strategy throughout project lifecycles
• You’ll manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost control processes for complex data center builds
• You’ll review and approve subcontractor contracts, change orders, and pay applications
• You’ll identify and mitigate financial risks to ensure strong commercial performance
• You’ll support estimating, procurement, and bid strategy for data center construction opportunities
• You’ll lead constructability reviews and value engineering initiatives specific to mission-critical environments
• You’ll ensure alignment between design, scope, and execution strategy for data center delivery
• You’ll oversee project schedules, identify delivery risks, and drive accountability across internal teams and subcontractors
• 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management Business, Project Management, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in project management, preferably within a data center or critical environment
• Experience managing full project lifecycle delivery
• Experience working with complex MEP systems and critical infrastructure

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Ability to travel or relocate to project locations
• Strong problem-solving abilities to identify issues and propose effective solutions
• Good verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with team members and vendors
• Ability to effectively lead a diverse team of professionals inside of a dynamic team environment while also being capable of taking initiative when necessary
• Strong understanding of construction documents, schedules, and workflows
• Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong knowledge of industry standards
• Experience with or coordination of project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera or other relevant software

$185,000 - $210,000 a year

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We will accept applications until August 15th, 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.

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