Data Center Project Controls Leader — Remote & High-Impact

Accenture; Sandersville (GA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a seasoned Construction Project Controls professional to support large-scale data center, manufacturing, and complex commissioning projects. You will own cost tracking, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management, and partner with scheduling and delivery teams to keep programs on track.

With 10+ years of experience and a bachelor's in Engineering or Construction Management, you will review contractor agreements, flag budget gaps, and contribute to integrated reporting while

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.

Responsibilities

• You’ll assist with budget tracking, forecasting, invoice checks, accruals, and identifying project risks.
• You’ll help standardize cost, schedule, and risk tracking processes.
• You’ll prepare concise financial and risk updates for project teams and leadership.
• You’ll review contractor agreements, flag budget gaps, and highlight early risks during preconstruction.
• You’ll coordinate with scheduling and delivery teams to resolve issues quickly.
• You’ll support variance reports, cash-flow forecasts, and leadership reviews.
• You’ll link cost and schedule data for integrated project reporting.
• You’ll deliver accurate outputs under senior guidance and travel to data center sites as needed.

Skills

Cost tracking

Budgeting

Forecasting

Risk management

Earned Value

Data center projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Oracle Unifier

Job description

Accenture is seeking a seasoned Construction Project Controls professional to support large-scale data center, manufacturing, and complex commissioning projects. You will own cost tracking, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management, and partner with scheduling and delivery teams to keep programs on track.

With 10+ years of experience and a bachelor's in Engineering or Construction Management, you will review contractor agreements, flag budget gaps, and contribute to integrated reporting while