Data Center Construction Program Lead (Remote/Hybrid)

Accenture PLC; Indiana (PA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Construct is seeking an experienced construction project controls professional to help manage budgets, forecasts, and risk across data center and infrastructure projects. You will support cost and schedule integration, review contractor agreements, and provide concise updates to senior leadership.

The role offers flexible work arrangements, with some travel to data center sites as needed. We value deep experience in Earned Value, complex programs, and multi-stakeholder environments,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction project controls.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent practical background.
• Strong knowledge of cost tracking, change orders, and risk fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience with Earned Value or resource-based data.
• Background in data center, manufacturing, or complex commissioning projects.
• Excellent analytical skills, communication, and reporting organization.
• Experience supporting or helping negotiate project changes or claims.
• Prior experience in a project controls or cost management team environment.
• Exposure to multi-stakeholder or multi-project programs.
• Participation in implementing or improving project controls processes.
• Ability to analyze metrics and recommend efficiency improvements.

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.
• Flexible: mix of remote, onsite, or in an Accenture office or center.

Skills

Budget tracking

Forecasting

Invoice checks

Risk identification

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Oracle Unifier

Job description

Accenture Construct is seeking an experienced construction project controls professional to help manage budgets, forecasts, and risk across data center and infrastructure projects. You will support cost and schedule integration, review contractor agreements, and provide concise updates to senior leadership.

The role offers flexible work arrangements, with some travel to data center sites as needed. We value deep experience in Earned Value, complex programs, and multi-stakeholder environments,