Accenture Construct – Senior Project Manager, ANS

Accenture; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Construct is seeking a seasoned program manager to lead full construction programs from strategy through handover. You will oversee contract administration, budgets, schedules, and project documentation, coordinating with clients, consultants, and contractors while driving risk mitigation and compliance.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture or engineering and 10+ years of program management experience, with in-person collaboration and some

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in construction management, architecture, or engineering.
• 10+ years of overseeing and managing higher education program/project portfolios.
• Experience across preconstruction, construction, and closeout phases with problem-solving and decision-making.
• The ability to stand, sit, walk, lift 40 pounds, and endure PPE requirements and harsh site conditions.

Responsibilities

• You’ll oversee day-to-day contract administration, ensuring compliance with contract terms, policies, and procedures.
• Development, coordination, and management of project scopes, ensuring alignment with project objectives, contract, and stakeholder requirements.
• Regularly review project scopes for changes, ensuring compliance with all contractual agreements and regulatory standards.
• You’ll develop, manage, and track project budgets to ensure all financial goals are met.
• Review contractor proposals, change orders, pay applications, and ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with contract terms and milestones.
• Review and negotiate contractor change orders and claims, ensuring documentation is accurate and timely.
• You’ll establish and maintain project schedules, including milestone deadlines and completion dates.
• Ensure all team members are aligned with the project timeline and manage critical path tasks.
• You’ll have a complete understanding of construction documentation, bidding procedures, startup/closeout, and pay applications.
• You’ll communicate project updates to stakeholders and prepare detailed reports on progress, budget, and risks.

Skills

10+ years program management

Budget management

Contract administration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture and/or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam

Adobe

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 oversee day-to-day contract administration, ensuring compliance with contract terms, policies, and procedures. Development, coordination, and management of project scopes, ensuring alignment with project objectives, contract, and stakeholder requirements. Regularly review project scopes for changes, ensuring compliance with all contractual agreements and regulatory standards.
• You’ll develop, manage, and track project budgets to ensure all financial goals are met. Review contractor proposals, change orders, pay applications, and ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with contract terms and project milestones. Review and negotiate contractor change orders and claims, ensuring that all necessary documentation is accurate and timely.
• You’ll establish and maintain project schedules, including milestone deadlines and completion dates. Ensure all team members are aligned with the project timeline, conducting regular reviews to mitigate delays and ensuring proper management of critical path tasks. Establish recovery schedules if needed.
• You’ll have a complete understanding of all aspects of construction documentation, including bidding procedures, startup and closeout, contractual obligations, submittals, RFI’s, change management procedures, pay applications and project reporting.
• You’ll effectively communicate project updates to stakeholders, including clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams. Prepare detailed reports on project progress, budget status, and any potential risks or delays.
• You’ll develop and implement project management policies, procedures, and workflows to improve efficiency, standardize processes, and ensure alignment with organizational goals and compliance with regulations.
• You’ll perform ongoing project risk analysis, identifying potential issues and developing mitigation strategies. Address risks related to cost, schedule, and quality, ensuring project objectives are met within the established framework.
• You’ll provide leadership, training, and technical guidance to project staff, fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring team members have the skills and resources necessary to fulfill project responsibilities.
• You’ll provide technical direction and advice to design firms, consultants, and contractors, ensuring that project specifications, guidelines, and standards are adhered to during the development and construction phases.
• You’ll manage the project closeout process, ensuring all project deliverables are completed and documented, generate and monitor punch list, final payments are processed, and any remaining issues are resolved. Ensure all final reports and records are submitted to stakeholders.

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.

$140,000 - $150,000 a year

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HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture and/or engineering
• 10+ years of experience in overseeing and managing all phases of higher education institution programs/projects
• 10+ years of experience in preconstruction, construction and closeout phases with the ability to problem solve, interpret information and draw conclusions to make decisions
• The ability to stand, sit and walk throughout the day; bend, crawl, climb (ladders, stairs, hills, etc.) and reach overhead; ability to lift 40 pounds or more and to comply with personal protective equipment requirements and to endure extreme physical temperatures as well as experience loud noises and fumes on project sites

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• OSHA 30 Hour Safety Training highly desirable
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) and/or PMP certificate highly desirable
• Strong written, verbal communication and computer skills. Experience with CM software, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Adobe, etc.

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