Strategic Construction Project Manager

Accenture PLC; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture PLC is seeking an experienced project leadership professional to provide strategic advisory during the conception phase and oversee the full lifecycle of construction projects. The role emphasizes governance, planning, and cross-functional collaboration with tight cost and schedule controls.

You will manage KPI-driven performance, finance oversight, and stakeholder communications, interfacing with clients and consultants throughout all stages of the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• A professional qualified in construction, project management, engineering, or architecture.
• Chartered status or working toward it.
• Thorough understanding of the total project life cycle from conception to close-out.
• Excellent knowledge of major PM concepts, tools and techniques.
• Experience in design, management, or construction within general construction environments (residential, office, fit-outs, health & education).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise at strategic level during project conception, with approaches to meet client objectives.
• Lead the establishment of project success criteria (time, cost, technical, performance).
• Plan and manage quality, safety, health and environment issues.
• Establish governance, processes and systems for the project.
• Develop and maintain the detailed project plan.
• Advise on procurement of resources.
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional project team.
• Monitor performance using KPIs and manage change control.
• Monitor project finances and reporting to client.
• Maintain flow of project information via meetings and written communications.
• Interface with client and other consultants at all stages.

Skills

Project management

Construction

Engineering

Architecture

Chartered status

Life cycle management

Communication skills

Education

Professional qualification in construction/engineering/architecture

Chartered status or progress toward it

Job description

Accenture PLC is seeking an experienced project leadership professional to provide strategic advisory during the conception phase and oversee the full lifecycle of construction projects. The role emphasizes governance, planning, and cross-functional collaboration with tight cost and schedule controls.

You will manage KPI-driven performance, finance oversight, and stakeholder communications, interfacing with clients and consultants throughout all stages of the project lifecycle.