Data Center Construction Program Lead

Accenture PLC; La Porte (IN); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Construct in Indiana seeks a seasoned cost controls professional to lead budget tracking, forecasting, and risk review across data center projects. You will partner with project teams and senior leadership to drive accurate reporting and proactive issue resolution.

This role blends onsite client work with remote collaboration, travel to data center sites, and a focus on earned value, change orders, and cost integration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction project controls.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of cost tracking, change orders, and risk fundamentals.
• Hands-on Earned Value or resource-based data experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with budget tracking, forecasting, invoice checks, accruals, and identifying project risks.
• Help standardize cost, schedule, and risk tracking processes.
• Prepare concise financial and risk updates for project teams and leadership.
• Review contractor agreements, flag budget gaps, and highlight early risks during preconstruction.
• Coordinate with scheduling and delivery teams to resolve issues quickly.
• Support variance reports, cash-flow forecasts, and leadership reviews.
• Link cost and schedule data for integrated project reporting.
• Deliver accurate outputs under senior guidance and travel to data center sites as needed.

Skills

Cost tracking

Risk assessment

Budget forecasting

Earned Value management

Data center experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent

Tools

Oracle Unifier

Job description

Accenture Construct in Indiana seeks a seasoned cost controls professional to lead budget tracking, forecasting, and risk review across data center projects. You will partner with project teams and senior leadership to drive accurate reporting and proactive issue resolution.

This role blends onsite client work with remote collaboration, travel to data center sites, and a focus on earned value, change orders, and cost integration.