Assistant Project Manager

Accenture; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated project coordinator to enhance project management efficiency. In this role, you will work closely with project managers to ensure goals are met and challenges addressed. Your responsibilities will include overseeing project controls, maintaining schedules, and facilitating communication among stakeholders. This position offers a flexible work environment that combines remote and onsite collaboration, allowing you to thrive while contributing to impactful projects. If you are passionate about driving project success and building strong client relationships, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and execution is essential.
• Strong communication and analytical skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project controls and assist in timely project execution.
• Liaise with project leads to maintain schedules and budgets.
• Support management of projects from preconstruction to closeout.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Project Management Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

As Accenture continues to grow, we have an increasing number of career opportunities available to you. Depending on the job and location, you may be directed to apply with Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects LLP or one of the following Legal entities:

* Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC

* Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc.

Please note that benefits can vary by country and role. Please check with your recruiter for more information.

WHO WE ARE:

We are Industry X, Infrastructure & Capital Projects. We are reinventing how capital projects are planned, designed, managed and executed. We help our clients efficiently and sustainably build and upgrade the factories, plants, networks, grids, transport and public infrastructure we need to live and work. Local knowledge backed by global capabilities and experience. That’s how we deliver better outcomes for our clients. Our experienced program and project managers work on the ground, hand in hand with our industry experts, strategists, technologists and ecosystem partners to help us improve project performance and outcomes. We balance the need to make improvements immediately with the desire to transform the way projects are delivered in the future.

From inception to completion, we use deep "hands on" design and construction experience coupled with data, technology and AI to help bring projects in on time and on budget. While helping to execute today, we focus on building a digital backbone to improve collaboration between stakeholders, reduce risk and use resources more efficiently. We digitally enable the workforce to help them predict issues, work more effectively and ensure their safety. Together with our clients we are using technology and human ingenuity to reinvent the way our built world is created, operated and maintained. Visit us here to find out more about Industry X.

THE WORK

• You’ll work directly with project managers to help review and implement project goals and ensure project goals are achievable.
• You’ll oversee various aspects of project controls and provide direct assistance to ensure timely project execution.
• You’ll liaise with the project lead and other project managers to maintain the project schedule and budget and proactively address challenges as they arise.
• You’ll participate in project meetings and client presentations, documenting discussions, action items, and decisions to ensure clear communication of goals, timelines, and deliverables with the project team, clients, and stakeholders.
• You’ll support the management of projects at all phases of development, from preconstruction through closeout, with both internal and external project teams.
• You’ll assist in preconstruction services such as developing and implementing project systems, selecting and procuring project teams, developing milestone schedules, reporting on projects, tracking deliverables, and reviewing construction documentation and cost estimates.
• You’ll review and analyze all contract documents, including plans, specifications, and reports, to ensure accurate project execution and compliance, and you’ll maintain accurate and up-to-date reports on project progress, performance, purchase requisitions, claims, and other critical project documentation.
• You’ll assist in the administration of critical project construction processes such as Submittals, RFIs, Pay Applications, and Change Management to ensure timely and accurate documentation and approvals, and assist in the review of the contractor’s schedule and all requests for change orders.
• You’ll develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients to enhance repeat business opportunities and ensure long-term partnership success.
• You’ll be assigned to multiple projects and project teams.
• 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.