Director of Rail & Transit Construction Delivery

Accenture PLC; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Construct in Boston, MA is seeking a senior seller-doer to lead delivery on major rail and transit programs and drive targeted business development across the New England market. You’ll provide executive leadership across the full project lifecycle from pre-construction through closeout.

You’ll oversee multiple design‑build and alternative delivery contracts, manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and regulatory requirements, and serve as a key client advisor to senior leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 15 years of experience delivering large, complex construction, infrastructure, rail, or transit programs.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction management, program management, or Owner's Representative leadership involving major capital projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading client relationships, business development, capture, or pursuit activities within the transportation or infrastructure market.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery on major rail and transit programs while driving targeted business development across the New England market.
• Provide executive leadership across the full project lifecycle, including pre‑construction, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and closeout.
• Lead capture efforts for PMC, construction management, and Owner's Representative opportunities, building client relationships, shaping pursuit strategy, and leading proposals and interviews.
• Oversee multiple design‑build and alternative delivery contracts, managing scope, schedule, budget, risk, change, claims, and contractual requirements.
• Serve as a senior client advisor and primary liaison across executive leadership, project controls, legal, regulatory agencies, local jurisdictions, utilities, and other key stakeholders.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across construction management, design support, safety, quality, environmental compliance, project controls, and stakeholder coordination.
• Establish project governance, reporting, and performance controls that surface risks and support compliance with rail and FTA/FRA requirements.
• Strengthen Accenture’s New England market presence by developing senior relationships with MBTA, MassDOT, RIDOT, and other regional authorities.

Skills

Senior leadership

Business development

Client relationships

Construction management

PM certification / credentials

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field

Equivalent professional experience

Job description

Accenture Construct in Boston, MA is seeking a senior seller-doer to lead delivery on major rail and transit programs and drive targeted business development across the New England market. You’ll provide executive leadership across the full project lifecycle from pre-construction through closeout.

You’ll oversee multiple design‑build and alternative delivery contracts, manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and regulatory requirements, and serve as a key client advisor to senior leadership and