Accenture Construct - Construction Manager III, ANS

Accenture; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Construct in Irvine, CA is seeking a seasoned Construction Manager to lead daily construction administration, oversee field inspections, and coordinate with contractors and public agencies to keep complex infrastructure programs moving safely and efficiently.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 8+ years CM experience, and proven delivery on municipal road and public facilities projects. Site-based with in-person collaboration in Irvine, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Urban Planning, or related field (or 4 additional years of qualifying experience in lieu of degree).
• Minimum 8 years of construction management experience on municipal/public infrastructure projects, including at least 1 year supervising or inspecting engineering construction work.
• Delivery of CM services on projects within Orange County, supported by verifiable references from Orange County public agencies or municipalities.
• Proven experience managing municipal roadway/street improvement projects (sewer, water, storm drain, dry utilities) and/or public vertical facilities (parks, libraries, fire stations).

Responsibilities

• You’ll manage daily construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, pay applications, change orders, schedule reviews, and project documentation, while serving as the primary day-to-day operational contact for the contractor and agency staff.
• You’ll lead field oversight and inspection operations, direct inspection staff, ensure daily reports meet client requirements, and perform field inspections and site walks to identify non-compliant work and coordinate corrective actions.
• You’ll coordinate construction activities with contractors, utility providers, city staff, agency staff, community stakeholders, residents, and the public, maintaining effective working relationships and escalating critical issues, delays, safety concerns, and stakeholder impacts to the CM IV.
• You’ll monitor contractor compliance with contract documents, safety regulations, environmental requirements, and public agency standards, and review plans, specifications, and project changes for constructability and practical field conditions.
• You’ll lead or actively participate in project coordination meetings, manage meeting documentation and action items, and escalation project risks and disputes to the CM IV.
• You’ll monitor contractor staffing, equipment utilization, schedule progress, and overall project effectiveness, report concerns and recommend corrective actions, and support contractor payment reviews and documentation for CM IV approval.
• You’ll coordinate construction phasing and traffic control within active public environments and ensure field changes and modifications are accurately documented on record drawings.
• You’ll support multiple concurrent project assignments as needed and perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Field oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Urban Planning, or related field or 4 additional years of qualifying experience in lieu of degree

Job description

You've Never Been Satisfied with \"Good Enough.\"

You didn't get into this to manage one piece of a project. You got into it to change how the world gets built.

At Accenture Construct, that's the job. You'll help deliver the data centers, power grids, rail networks, factories and public infrastructure that keep communities moving — smarter, safer and more sustainably.

You'll work alongside people who think big and act bold: project managers, engineers, technologists and strategists who pair real-world delivery with AI. And you won't be handed a slice of it. We take on whole programs, from early strategy through construction and handover, and we stand behind how they land.

Because “good enough” builds the past. You're here to build what's next.

Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Construct (https://www.accenture.com/en/construct)

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 manage daily construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, pay applications, change orders, schedule reviews, and project documentation, while serving as the primary day-to-day operational contact for the contractor and agency staff.

• You’ll lead field oversight and inspection operations, direct inspection staff, ensure daily reports meet client requirements, and perform field inspections and site walks to identify non-compliant work and coordinate corrective actions.

• You’ll coordinate construction activities with contractors, utility providers, city staff, agency staff, community stakeholders, residents, and the public, maintaining effective working relationships and escalating critical issues, delays, safety concerns, and stakeholder impacts to the CM IV.

• You’ll monitor contractor compliance with contract documents, safety regulations, environmental requirements, and public agency standards, and review plans, specifications, and project changes for constructability and practical field conditions.

• You’ll lead or actively participate in project coordination meetings, manage meeting documentation and action items, and escalation project risks and disputes to the CM IV.

• You’ll monitor contractor staffing, equipment utilization, schedule progress, and overall project effectiveness, report concerns and recommend corrective actions, and support contractor payment reviews and documentation for CM IV approval.

• You’ll coordinate construction phasing and traffic control within active public environments and ensure field changes and modifications are accurately documented on record drawings.

• You’ll support multiple concurrent project assignments as needed and perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

$130,000 - $160,000 a year

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HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Urban Planning, or related field or 4 additional years of qualifying experience in lieu of degree.

• Minimum 8 years of construction management experience on municipal and/or public infrastructure projects, including at least 1 year supervising or inspecting engineering construction work.

• Demonstrated delivery of CM services on projects within Orange County, supported by verifiable references from Orange County public agencies or municipalities.

• Proven experience managing municipal roadway/street improvement projects (including sewer, water, storm drain, and dry utilities) and/or public vertical facilities (e.g., parks, libraries, fire stations, community facilities).

WORK LOCATION:

Site Specific: Irvine, CA

Every role here has some in-person time — for collaboration, for learning, and because capital projects happen in physical places. We'll be as flexible as we can around how you make that work.

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