Accenture Construct – Owner’s Authorized Representative II, ANS

Accenture; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 193,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Construct in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a senior construction program manager to lead end-to-end delivery of multi‑million dollar projects. You will oversee pre-construction through close-out, coordinate with district staff and public agencies, and manage budgets and schedules to meet high standards.

Candidates should have extensive construction/PM experience, a relevant degree, and CCM credentials; on-site engagement with clients is required across multiple CA locations.

Qualifications

• 15 years of full-time paid professional experience in Construction/Project & Construction Management; 5 of 15 years coordinating complex projects >$20M
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management
• CCM credential may substitute for education requirement
• 20 years of full-time experience with 15 years coordinating complex projects >$20M (if applicable)

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-construction, bid and award, construction and close-out phases for assigned projects
• Review pre-construction documents and provide comments to Designer
• Prepare reports to upper management on project status/progress
• Coordinate with public agencies during pre-construction and construction
• Manage project budget and schedule to meet District standards
• Oversee contractor daily activities and submittals; respond to RFCs
• Review contractor substitutions to meet specifications
• Negotiate Change Orders and address schedule impacts
• Monitor payments to contractors/architects/engineers
• Administer Professional Service Agreements between Architects and District
• Coordinate delivery of fixtures, furniture and equipment
• Close-out projects with DSA and financial close-out
• Onsite at client site to enable delivery and client relationships

Skills

Project Management

Construction Oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering or construction management

CCM credential CMAA substitute for education

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 manage, oversee, and coordinate all facets of the pre-construction, bid and award, construction and close-out phase of all assigned projects.
• You'll review pre-construction documents and submits comments to Designer as necessary.
• You'll plan, organize, and prepare reports to upper management with respect to the status and/or progress of the projects.
• You'll coordinate with all pertinent public agencies during pre-construction and construction to comply with all off-site work; coordinates with various District and Project staff.
• You'll manage both the project budget and schedule to meet the District’s qualitative standards; monitor project budget monthly and ensures that the budget accurately reflects the project status/progress
• You'll manage daily activities of the contractor, reviews contractors’ construction schedules and submittals, and coordinate responses to the contractors’ inquiries thru the Requests for Clarifications (RFC) and other related documents.
• You'll review substitution submittals from contractors to ensure specification and/or District requirements are complied with.
• You'll receive, review, and negotiate Contractor Change Order Proposal(s) to achieve a fair & reasonable price in accordance with the General Conditions; review and address any and all Schedule impacts in accordance with the project specifications in a timely manner.
• You'll review the process and monitor payments for the contractor, architects, engineers and any other pertinent parties.
• You'll administer provisions of Professional Service Agreements between Architects and the District.
• You'll coordinate District delivery of related fixtures, furniture and equipment.
• You'll monitor and manage project close-out with respect to project certification with the Division of State Architects (DSA) and project financial close out.
• 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.

$193,000 - $212,000 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

• Candidates who meet one of the following combinations of qualifications will be considered for this position:
• Fifteen (15) years full time paid professional experience in Construction and/or a combination of Project and Construction Management of Commercial and/or Public/Educational Facility Construction. Five (5) of the fifteen (15) years should have full responsibility for coordinating complex projects with construction values of more than $20M
• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering or construction management
• A Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) may substitute for the education requirement.
• OR
• Twenty (20) years full time paid professional experience in Construction and/or a combination of Project and Construction Management of Commercial and/or Public/Educational Facility Construction. Fifteen (15) of the twenty (20) years should have full responsibility for coordinating complex projects with construction values of more than $20M
• Preferred (Not Required): Graduation from a recognized college or university with a degree in architecture, engineering or construction management
• Preferred (Not Required): A Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential from the Construction Management Association of America

Bonus Points If You Have

• Design Build Experience
• Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Experience with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects and/or the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS)
• Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes
• Safety and OSHA Safety Regulations (OSHA 30 minimum)
• A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
• A valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI)

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