Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Data Center Construction Project Controls Manager, ANS

Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC; Sandersville (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a senior project controls professional to help manage budgets, schedules, and risk for data center and complex construction projects. You will work with project managers, engineers, and schedulers to ensure accurate reporting and proactive cost control.

The role involves travel to data center sites, remote and onsite work, and collaboration with leadership. 10+ years of experience and a degree in Engineering or Construction Management with strong earned value expertise are

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.
• 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.

Skills

Cost tracking

Earned Value

Risk management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Oracle Unifier

Job description

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.

THE WORK:

• 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.
• Flexible : The work location for this role will include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office or center
• 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:

• 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

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• 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
• Familiarity with Oracle Unifier or similar project management systems

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity and Affiantative Action Policy Statement

Accenture is an EEO and Affiantative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.