Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Construction Manager III, ANS

Accenture; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental/maternity leave

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee municipal and public infrastructure deliveries in California. The role requires coordinating field inspections, RFI submittals, submittals, and pay applications while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Onsite work at client sites in Orange County and beyond supports cross-functional teams and community stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Urban Planning, or related field or 4 additional years of qualifying experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 8 years of construction management experience on municipal and/or public infrastructure projects, including at least 1 year supervising or inspecting engineering construction work.
• Demonstrated delivery of CM services on projects within Orange County, supported by verifiable references from Orange County public agencies or municipalities.
• Proven experience managing municipal roadway/street improvement projects (including sewer, water, storm drain, and dry utilities) and/or public vertical facilities (e.g., parks, libraries, fire stations, community facilities).

Responsibilities

• Manage daily construction administration activities: RFIs, submittals, pay applications, change orders, schedule reviews, and project documentation; act as primary contact for contractor and agency staff.
• Lead field oversight and inspection operations; supervise inspection staff and ensure daily reports meet client requirements; conduct field inspections and site walks.
• Coordinate construction activities with contractors, utility providers, city staff, and community stakeholders; maintain relationships across project participants.
• Monitor and enforce contractor compliance with contract documents, safety, environmental requirements, and public agency standards.
• Review construction plans, specs, and changes for constructability; escalate risks and disputes to CM IV.
• Lead or participate in project coordination meetings; manage meeting documentation and action items.
• Monitor contractor staffing, equipment, schedule progress, and overall effectiveness; report concerns and assist with contractor payment review.
• Coordinate construction phasing and traffic control within active public environments; document field changes on record drawings.
• Communicate proactively with agency staff, contractors, residents, and the public; elevate critical issues to CM IV.
• Support multiple concurrent project assignments and perform other duties as assigned.
• Onsite at client site: work location is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate relationships.

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Field oversight

Inspection/quality control

Coordination with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CM/Urban Planning

4+ years relevant experience in lieu of degree

Job description

You’ve Never Been Satisfied with “Good Enough.”

You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you’ll do exactly that. You’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before.

You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we’re transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future.

Because “good enough” builds the past. You’re here to build what’s next, on a team that outperforms every norm.

Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects

As Accenture continues to grow, you may see a variety of new career opportunities, and depending on the role and location you may be directed to apply through Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects LLP or one of our other legal entities - Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC or Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc., with benefits varying by country and role, so please check with your recruiter for details.

THE WORK:

• You’ll manage daily construction administration activities including RFIs, submittals, pay applications, change orders, schedule reviews, and project documentation; serve as the primary operational point of contact for the contractor and agency staff on day-to-day matters.
• You’ll lead field oversight and inspection operations; direct inspection staff and ensure daily reports are prepared and delivered in full compliance with client requirements, and perform field inspections and site walks to verify compliance with approved plans and specifications; identify non-compliant work and coordinate corrective actions.
• You’ll coordinate construction activities with contractors, utility providers, city staff, and community stakeholders; maintain effective working relationships across all project participants.
• You’ll monitor and enforce contractor compliance with contract documents, safety regulations, environmental requirements, and public agency standards.
• You’ll review construction plans, specifications, and project changes for constructability and practical field conditions; elevate risk and disputes to the project CM IV.
• You’ll lead or actively participate in project coordination meetings; manage meeting documentation and action item tracking.
• You’ll monitor contractor staffing, equipment utilization, schedule progress, and overall project effectiveness; report concerns and recommend corrective actions and assist with contractor payment review and recommend adjustments; provide documentation support for CM IV approval.
• You’ll coordinate construction phasing and traffic control within active public environments and ensure all field changes and modifications are accurately documented on record drawings.
• You’ll communicate proactively with agency staff, contractors, utility agencies, residents, and the public; elevate critical issues, delays, safety concerns, and stakeholder impacts to the CM IV immediately.
• You’ll support multiple concurrent project assignments as needed and perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Onsite at client site : The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships.

With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Urban Planning, or related field or 4 additional years of qualifying experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 8 years of construction management experience on municipal and/or public infrastructure projects, including at least 1 year supervising or inspecting engineering construction work.
• Demonstrated delivery of CM services on projects within Orange County, supported by verifiable references from Orange County public agencies or municipalities.
• Proven experience managing municipal roadway/street improvement projects (including sewer, water, storm drain, and dry utilities) and/or public vertical facilities (e.g., parks, libraries, fire stations, community facilities).

$130,000 - $160,000 a year

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Accenture I&CP offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) with employer match; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off and holidays; paid maternity and parental caregiver leave; adoption and surrogacy assistance; supplemental insurance plans; an employee assistance program; legal resources; and identity theft protection.

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