Accenture Construct – Resident Engineer (Transit), ANS

Accenture PLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Construct seeks a senior Construction Manager to lead delivery of transit and public-infrastructure projects onsite in Seattle, WA. You will oversee safety, schedule, budgets, and contract compliance across large-scale programs from planning through handover.

Requires 10+ years in construction management on major projects, 3+ years in supervision, and a WA driver’s license. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, with Procore and MSP skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• Ten (10) years of experience in construction management on transit/public infrastructure projects.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience with major contracts of similar size and scope.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license, or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor operations for safety and compliance with regulations.
• Review operations for WISHA and DLI requirements.
• Maintain contract records on progress, budgets, and expenditures.
• Collaborate with contractors to ensure plans and quality standards are met.
• Perform field inspections to verify compliance with plans and permits.
• Prepare project reports and daily diaries documenting progress.

Skills

Construction Mgmt

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Mgmt

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

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 help ensure the safety of Accenture, client and agency personnel, contractor employees, and the traveling public by monitoring contractor operations and traffic conditions, making recommendations, and taking corrective action when necessary.
• You'll review contractor operations for compliance with Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) regulations and Department of Labor & Industries requirements.
• You'll provide direction to project staff to ensure complete, accurate, and timely contract records related to construction progress, job expenditures, budgets, and work order balances are maintained in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• You'll collaborate with contractors to verify compliance with project plans, quality standards, and construction requirements.
• You'll perform field inspections to confirm contractor work complies with plans, specifications, special provisions, utility agreements, and permit conditions.
• You'll prepare project reports and review daily inspection reports from field inspectors to document contractor activities and project progress.
• You'll maintain accurate and complete project records while ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures. You'll calculate and document field quantities to support contractor payment processing.
• You'll document as-built conditions of completed facilities and infrastructure.
• You'll monitor project schedules and budgets and provide status reports to executive leadership as required.
• You'll prepare contract change orders for alterations, deviations, additions, or deletions to project plans and specifications to support successful contract execution.
• You'll research field conditions, develop solutions requiring contract modifications, and coordinate any necessary engineering redesign efforts.
• You'll identify the need for contract-related documentation and prepare submissions for contractor review and action.
• You'll review critical path method (CPM) schedules, identify project risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• You'll maintain a daily project diary documenting contractor activities, project progress, and key discussions with project and construction management teams.
• You'll support the resolution of contractor disputes, prepare responses in accordance with the client's Quality Management Plan, and develop draft claim reports when needed.
• You'll ensure inspections, testing, and quality assurance activities are performed in accordance with the client's Quality Management Plan.
• You'll coordinate special inspections and materials testing activities, including collaboration with WABO-certified special inspectors and accredited testing agencies.
• You'll monitor temporary erosion and sediment control (TESC) compliance and coordinate with the certified erosion and sediment control lead.
• You'll review certified payrolls and Washington State Intents and Affidavits to verify apparent compliance with prevailing wage requirements.
• You'll ensure contractor activities and deliverables conform to all client contract documents.
• You'll perform constructability reviews and provide recommendations and comments on design packages to improve project delivery and reduce construction risks.
• 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.

$175,000 - $225,000 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, or another related field
• Ten (10) years of experience in construction management on transit or public infrastructure projects, preferably with individual project values of $30 million or greater
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience in the management of major construction contracts of similar size and scope
• Valid Washington State driver's license, or ability to obtain one

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

Registration as a Professional Engineer is preferred — Washington State registration, or registration in another state with the ability to obtain Washington registration by comity. Candidates with equivalent construction contract administration experience on transit or public infrastructure projects will also be considered.

Working knowledge of WSDOT and APWA Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction

Experience administering FTA-funded construction contracts

Experience with alternative delivery methods, particularly GC/CM and design-build, is preferred, including experience supporting preconstruction and construction phases.

CESCL (Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead) certification

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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