Hybrid Data Center Construction Program Lead

Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental/maternity leave

Job summary

Accenture Construct seeks an experienced project controls leader to manage budgets, forecasting, and risk across data center and large-scale infrastructure programs. You will standardize cost/schedule tracking, prepare leadership updates, review contracts, and coordinate with scheduling and delivery teams to mitigate risks.

Expect travel to data center sites and a mix of remote, client-site, or office work.

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

• 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: the work location will include a mix of remote, onsite at a client, or in an Accenture office or center.

Skills

Project controls

Earned Value

Data center projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Oracle Unifier

Job description

Accenture Construct seeks an experienced project controls leader to manage budgets, forecasting, and risk across data center and large-scale infrastructure programs. You will standardize cost/schedule tracking, prepare leadership updates, review contracts, and coordinate with scheduling and delivery teams to mitigate risks.

Expect travel to data center sites and a mix of remote, client-site, or office work.