Accenture Construct - Senior Construction Oversight Manager, ANS

Accenture PLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Construct seeks an experienced Project/Construction Manager to lead transit-centered programs from planning through handover. You will coordinate between operations, infrastructure and contractors, driving constructability, logistics, costs and risk controls.

The role requires 15+ years in PM/CM on large public projects, with a bachelor’s in Architecture, Civil Engineering or Construction Management. Flexible, hybrid work with in-person collaboration when needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of Project Management and/or Construction Management experience.
• Experience on large, transit related, public agency construction programs.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or other construction related engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide recommendations during planning and design phases regarding constructability, phasing, logistics and operations interface to minimize costs and service disruptions.
• Assist with development of front-end contractor documents as required.
• Support risk identification and mitigation.
• Establish CM Standards in safety, scheduling, contract change management, and quality plans.
• Assist in CM procurement activities, including scope development, evaluation criteria, and LOE estimates.
• Prepare rough order of magnitude costs for construction and construction change items.
• Oversee CM contracts for capital projects and coordinate construction activities among transit operations, infrastructure, and contractors.
• Attend Construction Project Progress Meetings to facilitate schedule and issue resolution, emphasizing quality and consistency.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Risk management

Cost estimation

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Architecture / Civil Engineering / Construction Management

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 provide recommendations during planning and design phases of projects regarding constructability, phasing, logistics and operations interface to minimize costs and service disruptions.


• You'll assist with development of front-end contractor documents as required.


• You'll support risk identification and mitigation.


• You'll support the establishment of CM Standards in areas such as safety, scheduling, contract change management, and quality plans.


• You'll assist in CM procurement activities, including scope development, evaluation criteria, and developing levels of effort estimates.


• You'll prepare rough order of magnitude costs for construction and construction change items.


• You'll assist in the oversight of CM contracts for capital projects.


• You'll assist in coordinating construction activities among transit operations, infrastructure, and contractors.


• You'll assist in quality assurance for construction phase processes and deliverables.


• You'll attend Construction Project Progress Meetings and topic specific project related meetings to facilitate schedule and issue resolution, and emphasize quality and consistency throughout the program.


• You'll assist with management of the Adjacent Construction program.


• You'll lead and/or assist in the development of Program Enhancements to improve overall quality, efficiency and consistency in areas such as Change Management, construction project activity look-aheads, improving ROW flagging support, bidding improvements, CM and Construction Contract procurements, specification updates and other areas as requested.


• 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.

$180,000 - $190,000 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 California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York or Washington as set forth below.

We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Minimum of 15 years of Project Management and/or Construction Management experience


• Experience on large, transit related, public agency construction programs


• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or other construction related engineering discipline

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Experience with transit projects


• Expert understanding of construction industry processes and procedures


• Ability to effectively use of Microsoft Office software suite and Project Management Information Software


• Demonstrated ability to accurately and efficiently complete deliverables and meet deadlines while producing quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously managing several assignments


• Strong communication (verbal and written) and superior active listening skills

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