Accenture Construct – Construction Manager, Transit, ANS

Accenture PLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Construct is seeking a senior construction program manager to lead large-scale transit and public infrastructure projects onsite with client teams. You will act as the owner’s representative, supervise staff, oversee safety, quality, and environmental programs, and coordinate with agencies to keep projects on time and within budget.

The role requires a decade of construction management experience on major transit projects, strong leadership, and thorough knowledge of federal/state

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Ten years of experience in construction management on transit/public infrastructure projects (>$30M).
• Three years of supervisory experience on major contracts of similar size/scope.
• Working knowledge of WSDOT and APWA specs for road/bridge construction.
• Experience on FTA-funded projects and federal contract compliance.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of client employees, agency personnel, contractor staff, and the traveling public at all times.
• Serve as owner’s representative for all aspects of the project; oversee project staff and daily field/office operations.
• Support client executive leadership in delivery and management of the project.
• Monitor schedules and budgets; provide regular reporting to executive leadership; manage project execution for quality, cost, and schedule.
• Oversee engineering, construction, quality, safety, environmental, third-party, and community outreach activities.
• Represent the client with community stakeholders and public agencies (cities, counties, WSDOT, utilities, permitting authorities).
• Champion the safety culture and provide leadership to achieve zero lost-time incidents.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and project governance standards.
• Perform constructability reviews of design packages and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate construction activities with transit operations to minimize service disruptions.
• Oversee compliance with Buy America, Davis-Bacon, and WA prevailing wage; DBE reporting obligations.

Skills

Safety culture

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Coordination across teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management/Business Administration

Tools

Procore

e-Builder

Unifier

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

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

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 ensure the safety of client employees, agency personnel, contractor staff, and the traveling public at all times.

• You'll serve as the owner's representative for all aspects of the project, overseeing project staff, daily field and office operations, and all supporting project functions.

• You'll support client executive leadership in the successful delivery and management of the project.

• You'll monitor project schedules and budgets, provide regular reporting to executive leadership, and manage project execution to maintain quality, cost, and schedule objectives.

• You'll assist in overseeing engineering, construction, quality, safety, environmental, third‑party, and community outreach activities throughout the project lifecycle.

• You'll represent the client with community stakeholders and public agencies, including cities, counties, WSDOT, utilities, and permitting authorities.

• You'll champion the project's safety culture and provide leadership and oversight to achieve zero lost‑time incidents.

• You'll ensure compliance with all client contract requirements and project governance standards.

• You'll perform constructability reviews of design packages and provide recommendations to enhance project delivery, safety, and efficiency.

• You'll coordinate construction activities with transit operations to minimize service disruptions through advance planning, communication, and ongoing coordination during active construction.

• You'll oversee compliance with federal and state contract requirements on federally funded projects, including Buy America provisions, Davis‑Bacon and Washington State prevailing wage requirements, and DBE reporting obligations.

• Onsite at client site: The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships.
• 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.

$150,000 - $185,000 a year

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia or Washington as set forth below.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business Administration, or another related field.
• Ten years of experience in construction management on transit or public infrastructure projects, preferably with individual project values of $30 million or greater.
• Three years of supervisory experience in the management of major construction contracts of similar size and scope.
• Working knowledge of WSDOT and APWA Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction.
• Experience on FTA-funded projects, including familiarity with federal contract compliance requirements.
• Valid Washington State driver's license, or ability to obtain one.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Experience with alternative delivery methods, particularly GC/CM and design-build, is preferred, including experience supporting preconstruction and construction phases
• Established relationships with Washington transit agencies and public works departments are a significant advantage
• Relevant agencies include Sound Transit, Community Transit, King County Metro, Pierce Transit, Everett Transit, Kitsap Transit, Intercity Transit, Spokane Transit, C-TRAN, and WSDOT
• Experience with EV charging or transit electrification infrastructure
• Contractor‑side experience (Project Manager, Superintendent, Project Engineer)
• Competency in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. Familiarity with a construction document management platform such as Procore, e-Builder, Unifier, or similar.

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