Accenture Construct – Project Control Manager - Project Delivery, ANS

Accenture PLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Construct seeks a seasoned Project Controls professional to lead standard-setting across scheduling, cost control, risk, and governance for complex capital projects onsite in St. Louis. You will coach specialists, review plans and estimates, and drive corrective actions with project teams.

The role requires strong communication, field readiness, and ability to work across offices and field sites. Travel up to 50% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or eight additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Six or more years of capital project management and/or project controls experience, with a strong project controls focus and essential utility capital project experience
• Understanding and experience with the development and implementation of project delivery standards and stage gate process
• Expert knowledge of scheduling, cost control, risk management, change management, reporting, and project and construction management fundamentals
• Working knowledge of scheduling software and related analytics, with strong spreadsheet-based analytical skills
• Ability to use logic, data, and structured analysis to evaluate complex issues, compare alternatives, and implement practical solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage project teams and influence timely decisions
• Ability to perform field walkdowns or observations on foot across moderate to rough terrain and lift up to 25 pounds overhead

Responsibilities

• Develop, document and assist in the implementation of project delivery standards for management standards, project execution processes, and industry best practices across schedule, cost, scope, risk, change, reporting, and governance
• Provide direct oversight, coaching, and support to Project Controls Specialists, reinforcing consistent, accurate, and timely controls deliverables
• Review project management deliverables, including project execution plans, cost estimates, risk assessments, schedules, and supporting documentation, for development and alignment of Stage Gate and processes
• Assess project performance and controls analytics, identify gaps or emerging issues, and collaborate with project teams to develop practical mitigation and recovery actions
• Implement and enforce change management processes so proposed changes are clearly documented, reviewed, approved, and incorporated into project baselines
• Support the development and review of project risk registers and quantitative risk assessments, including Excel-based Crystal Ball analysis where applicable
• Develop standards for monthly project reviews and portfolio reporting. Use dashboards and performance metrics, including Power BI outputs, to communicate project status and support leadership decisions
• Provide guidance on schedule and cost adherence, contract administration, payment milestones, project controls specifications, performance management, and reporting exceptions or clarifications
• Promote safe behavior, follow applicable safety requirements, and work effectively in both office and field environments
• Bring a questioning mindset to existing controls processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and decision-quality while maintaining strong governance

Skills

Project controls

Scheduling

Cost control

Risk management

Change management

Excel

Power BI

Communication

Field observations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Project Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Acumen Fuse

Power BI

Crystal Ball

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 develop, document and assist in the implementation of project delivery standards for management standards, project execution processes, and industry best practices across schedule, cost, scope, risk, change, reporting, and governance.
• You’ll provide direct oversight, coaching, and support to Project Controls Specialists, reinforcing consistent, accurate, and timely controls deliverables.
• You’ll review project management deliverables, including project execution plans, cost estimates, risk assessments, schedules, and supporting documentation, for development and alignment of Stage Gate and processes.
• You’ll assess project performance and controls analytics, identify gaps or emerging issues, and collaborate with project teams to develop practical mitigation and recovery actions.
• You’ll implement and enforce change management processes so proposed changes are clearly documented, reviewed, approved, and incorporated into project baselines.
• You’ll support the development and review of project risk registers and quantitative risk assessments, including Excel-based Crystal Ball analysis where applicable.
• You’ll develop standards for monthly project reviews and portfolio reporting. Use dashboards and performance metrics, including Power BI outputs, to communicate project status and support leadership decisions.
• You’ll provide guidance on schedule and cost adherence, contract administration, payment milestones, project controls specifications, performance management, and reporting exceptions or clarifications.
• You’ll promote safe behavior, follow applicable safety requirements, and work effectively in both office and field environments.
• You’ll bring a questioning mindset to existing controls processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and decision-quality while maintaining strong governance.

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.

This role is on-site with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate strong working relationships. The primary location is St. Louis Missouri. Qualified candidates located in other metropolitan areas will be considered.

Travel may be required up to 50%.

$160,000 - $200,000 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, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field, or eight additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Six or more years of capital project management and/or project controls experience, with a strong project controls focus and essential utility capital project experience
• Understanding and experience with the development and implementation of project delivery standards and stage gate process
• Expert knowledge of scheduling, cost control, risk management, change management, reporting, and project and construction management fundamentals
• Working knowledge of scheduling software and related analytics, with strong spreadsheet-based analytical skills
• Ability to use logic, data, and structured analysis to evaluate complex issues, compare alternatives, and implement practical solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage project teams and influence timely decisions
• Ability to perform field walkdowns or observations on foot across moderate to rough terrain and lift up to 25 pounds overhead

BONUS POINTS TO HAVE:

• Direct project controls experience supporting utility capital projects
• Hands-on experience with Primavera P6, Acumen Fuse, Power BI, and quantitative risk tools such as Oracle Crystal Ball
• Experience applying project controls across EPC, multi-prime, or other contracting models
• Experience working on construction sites, in engineering offices, or at fabrication facilities to support project teams
• PMP, PgMP, PMI-RMP, AACE International, P6, or comparable project controls certification or training

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