Senior Project Manager

Accenture Construct; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Construct seeks an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead large-scale, mission-critical projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will manage procurement, contract administration, budgets, schedules, and stakeholder engagement across a complex, multi-disciplinary team.

The role emphasizes coordinating with authorities, managing RFIs and change orders, and ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction project management experience on large-scale projects.
• Experience delivering mission-critical projects, preferably in data centers, advanced manufacturing, or industrial facilities.
• Knowledge of CM methodologies, contract administration, budgeting, scheduling, cost control, change management, and delivery processes.
• Proficiency with MS Project/Office suite; strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead hyper-scale and mission-critical construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout.
• Prepare scopes of work, develop RFPs, evaluate proposals, and manage procurement for contractors and partners.
• Oversee general contractors and subcontractors, ensuring alignment with goals and contractual requirements.
• Administer contracts, RFIs, change orders, documentation, and project records.
• Develop, monitor, and control budgets, forecasts, and payment applications; identify cost and financial risks.
• Manage construction schedules, critical paths, long-lead items, and schedule recovery opportunities.
• Coordinate with authorities, engineers, and regulatory agencies to secure permits and occupancy requirements.
• Verify delivery and installation readiness of owner-furnished equipment; maintain project continuity.
• Lead project meetings and document decisions, actions, and status updates.
• Monitor site safety, quality, and compliance; report risks and performance to leadership.

Skills

Construction management

Budgeting & scheduling

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Regulatory coordination

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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 LLP or one of our other legal entities - Accenture Construct LLC or Accenture Construct Inc., with benefits varying by country and role, so please check with your recruiter for details.

THE WORK:

• You'll lead hyper-scale and mission-critical construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout, ensuring successful delivery against scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
• You'll prepare comprehensive scopes of work, develop RFPs, evaluate proposals, and manage the procurement process for contractors, subcontractors, and key project partners.
• You'll oversee general contractors and subcontractors, driving performance, maintaining stakeholder engagement, and ensuring alignment with project goals and contractual requirements.
• You'll administer construction contracts throughout the project lifecycle, including managing RFIs, change orders, correspondence, documentation, and project records.
• You'll develop, monitor, and control project budgets, forecasts, and payment applications while identifying and mitigating cost and financial risks.
• You'll manage construction schedules and sequencing activities, proactively identifying long-lead items, critical path impacts, and schedule recovery opportunities.
• You'll coordinate with local authorities, building departments, engineers, and regulatory agencies to secure permits and support project completion and occupancy requirements.
• You'll verify the delivery and installation readiness of owner-furnished equipment (OFCI) and coordinate activities to maintain project continuity.
• You'll lead project meetings, including owner, architect, contractor, production, and safety meetings, while documenting decisions, actions, and project status updates.
• You'll monitor site execution for safety, quality, and compliance with drawings, specifications, and industry standards, while providing regular reporting on project risks and performance to senior leadership.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related technical field preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of construction project management experience with progressively increasing responsibility on large-scale construction projects.
• 8 years of experience delivering mission-critical projects, preferably within data centers, advanced manufacturing, industrial facilities, or similar complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of construction management methodologies, contract administration, budgeting, scheduling, cost control, change management, and project delivery processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook, with strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.