Accenture Construct – Director of Water/Wastewater CIP, ANS

Accenture; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Construct is seeking a senior program manager who will lead complex water and wastewater projects from strategy through handover. You will build strong client relationships, manage contracts, and oversee design and construction teams across multiple sites.

The role requires 15+ years in project management, deep knowledge of construction principles, and strong scheduling and cost-control skills. A flexible work model includes remote and onsite collaboration with clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture or equivalent experience is required.
• 15+ years of experience providing project/program management services.
• Experience in managing the full construction project life cycle including pre-construction, design phases, and oversight of constructability reviews.
• Knowledge of construction estimating, cost, project controls/scheduling, documentation, and principles.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with MS Project or Primavera are required.

Responsibilities

• You’ll build and maintain strong relationships with clients to pre-position for new work and manage contractual requirements.
• You'll lead business development, including writing proposals for water and wastewater pursuits.
• You’ll provide ongoing staff support across all project phases including cost and schedule management.
• You’ll oversee coordination of all project activities on sites, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• You’ll maintain clear communications with clients, contractors, and stakeholders through reports and meetings.
• You’ll manage planning, budgeting and scheduling to meet deadlines within budgets.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Risk management

Leadership

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Microsoft Office

Job description

You’ve Never Been Satisfied with \"Good Enough.\"<\/b> 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.

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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<\/h3>

• You’ll build and maintain strong relationships with clients to pre-position for new work, RFPs, RFQs and ensure that all contractual requirements are met. Provide regular updates on project status, manage client expectations, and explore opportunities for repeat business or new project opportunities.
• You'll lead the Business development efforts including writing proposals for water and wastewater pursuits including building high value relations with our existing and target Strategic Clients.
• You’ll provide ongoing support to staff during all phases of a project, including pre-design, procurement, construction, and post-construction activities for water and wastewater projects. Responsibilities encompass cost management, schedule management, quality control, and document control in compliance with organizational policies and industry standards.
• You’ll oversee the coordination of all project activities on construction project sites, ensuring full compliance with company policies, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements, including PPE usage and site-specific safety protocols. Ensure that the team adheres to safety guidelines to promote a hazard-free work environment.
• You’ll maintain clear and regular communication with clients, contractors, and stakeholders through emails, meetings, and reports. Ensure accurate documentation and timely distribution of project correspondence, progress updates, and resolution of issues to internal and external stakeholders.
• You’ll manage the planning, budgeting, and scheduling of project activities to meet established deadlines. Ensure that project goals are achieved within approved budgets, covering labor, expenses, and timeframes.
• You’ll administer contracts for design and construction firms, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations. Act as the owner's representative to address any changes or issues promptly, maintaining contract integrity and ensuring the successful completion of projects in line with defined expectations.
• You’ll supervise and mentor Project Managers, Construction Managers, and other staff, promoting diversity in recruitment and retention practices. Encourage leadership opportunities for underrepresented groups in the construction industry.
• You’ll assign and delegate tasks to project staff, ensuring that all team members contribute effectively to project success. Monitor workload distribution to ensure that project requirements are met and that team members are supported to achieve high performance in all stages of project execution.
• You'll track all program and project level status and provide management reports relative to scheduling, cost control, staffing and other related contract requirements.
• You'll measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
• You'll manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.
• You'll identify risk and create risk mitigation plans successfully.
• You'll develop recommended actions and assist in resolving disputes relative to design and construction.
• 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.

$190,000 - $225,000 a year

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Here’s What You’ll Need<\/h3>

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture or equivalent experience is required
• 15+ Years of experience providing project/program management services
• Experience in managing the full construction project life cycle including pre-construction, design phases, and oversight of constructability reviews is required
• Knowledge and application of construction estimating, cost, project controls/scheduling, documentation, engineering/construction principles, techniques, materials, applications, and practices are required
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products, and experience with project related scheduling systems such as MS Project or Primavera are required

Bonus Points If You Have<\/h3>

• Experience in maximizing the benefits of Building Information Modeling (BIM) is preferred
• Experience in application of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is preferred
• Registration as a Professional Engineer or CCM is preferred

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