Accenture Construct – Transmission/Substation/Distribution Construction Manager, ANS

Infrastructureandcapitalprojects; Berwyn (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Accenture Construct is seeking a senior construction program manager to lead transmission, substation and distribution projects for data centers, grids and infrastructure. You’ll coordinate multiple work groups, drive safety, schedule, and costs, and serve as the primary on-site liaison with clients and partners.

This role is onsite at client sites and requires a decade of experience in utilities construction, strong communication, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a high school diploma with 10+ years of equivalent work experience in transmission, substation and distribution construction management

Responsibilities

• Organize, schedule, mobilize, and coordinate construction activities in the electric power industry
• Provide constructability reviews on engineering designs and walkdowns
• Assist project managers in bid evaluation and manage construction processes to meet scope, costs, quality and schedule
• Manage site safety through audits and corrective actions
• Ensure material availability and issue weekly status reports to the customer
• Review, manage, and initiate field change requests
• Lead job site walkdowns and meetings with engineering, construction and contract management
• Serve as primary communicator between project management, work groups and stakeholders

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Safety leadership

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

10+ years equivalent field experience

Tools

Safety audits

Field coordination tools

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.

• You’ll organize, schedule, mobilize, and coordinate transmission and distribution construction activities in the electric power industry.
• You’ll provide constructability reviews on engineering designs and walkdowns, and assist in work scope development for construction bid documents.
• You’ll assist project managers in bid evaluation and manage construction processes to meet scope while monitoring costs, quality, and schedule performance.
• You’ll manage site safety by performing safety audits and initiating corrective actions as necessary.
• You’ll ensure material availability and issue weekly status reports to the customer.
• You’ll review, manage, and initiate field change requests to document field discrepancies.
• You’ll ensure adherence to client’s prints and standards.
• You’ll lead job site walkdowns and meetings with engineering, construction, and contract management personnel.
• You’ll serve as the primary communicator between project management, work groups, and key stakeholders.
• You’ll ensure a good working relationship between the project manager, line managers, and assigned project employees.
• Onsite at client site: The work location for this role in 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a high school diploma with 10+ years of equivalent work experience in transmission, substation and distribution construction management
• Minimum of ten (10) years of transmission, substation and distribution construction experience in the electric power industry
• High-level knowledge of transmission rebuilds, substation installations, and proven skill in construction project management
• Experience with Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures, electrical safety tags for contractor work on primary and/or secondary distribution equipment, and becoming a qualified Clearance Holder
• Deep knowledge of OSHA safety policies and OSHA 30 training (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong written and oral communication skills with proven analytical experience
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to coordinate work scope within outage windows and manage multiple work groups or contractors, with previous supervisory experience

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• The biggest builds going. Hyperscale data centers, grid and generation, transit and rail, chip fabs, mines, water. If it's complex and it matters, it's on our list.
• You own the outcome. Not a workstream. Not a deliverable. Whether the program lands.
• AI that shows up on site. Program control that predicts instead of records. You'll use it, and you'll help shape it.
• Scale without the distance. More than 5,000 practitioners across the Americas, EMEA and APAC, on a team small enough that people know your name.
• Serious investment in you. Leadership development, technical upskilling and certification support.
• Work that outlasts you. People will use what you build for forty years without knowing your name. That's the point.
• Recognition that means something in this industry. Accenture Construct is ranked #6 globally in ENR's 2026 Top 50 Program Management Firms and #4 in Building Design + Construction's Top 80 Construction Management Firms for 2026.

ABOUT ACCENTURE CONSTRUCT

• Accenture Construct is Accenture's global capital projects business.
• The data centers behind AI. The grid behind the energy transition. The rail, water and airports everything else runs on.
• We plan them, engineer them, deliver them and hand them over — and unlike most of this market, we're on the hook for whether they land on time. More than 5,000 practitioners across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. One team that owns the whole thing.

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity and Afftive Action Policy Statement

Accenture is an EEO and Afftitive Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Accenture Construct offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) with employer match; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off and holidays; paid maternity and parental caregiver leave; adoption and surrogacy assistance; supplemental insurance plans; an employee assistance program; legal resources; and identity theft protection.

Benefits eligibility may vary by state, country, and role. Please connect with your recruiter for more information.