Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Lab Construction Manager, ANS

Infrastructureandcapitalprojects; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Additional life and disability保险

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects is seeking a senior construction leader to drive QC laboratories, pharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities, and other regulated life sciences projects. You will oversee field execution from planning through turnover, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and safety standards are met.

Join a team of engineers, project managers, and strategists applying MEP, clean utilities, and commissioning knowledge to deliver high-quality facilities while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline; or HS diploma with equivalent construction management experience.
• Minimum 10 years of construction management experience in regulated life sciences facilities.
• Experience coordinating multiple contractors, field teams, budgets, schedules and stakeholders.
• Industry experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or GMP environments.
• OSHA 30 certification or willingness to obtain.
• Experience coordinating shutdowns, outages, phased construction in occupied facilities.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, LOTO, electrical safety and contractor safety management.
• Familiarity with commissioning, qualification and validation processes and turnover documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction and renovation projects for QC laboratories, pharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities, cleanrooms, and other life sciences environments.
• Manage field execution from project planning through turnover, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and client expectations.
• Coordinate daily construction activities with engineering, quality, validation, commissioning, EHS, operations, contractors, vendors, and client stakeholders.
• Oversee contractor performance, field resources, sequencing, and site logistics to support efficient delivery in active facilities.
• Facilitate site walk-downs, coordination meetings, readiness reviews, safety audits, and contractor alignment discussions.
• Support construction activities in GMP and non-GMP environments while maintaining contamination control.
• Apply knowledge of MEP systems, HVAC controls, electrical systems, clean utilities, gases, HEPA filtration, and cleanroom infra.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, resolve field issues, and provide accurate status updates.
• Coordinate commissioning, qualification, validation readiness activities, and system startup support.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, compliance, teamwork, and strong client relationships.

Skills

Construction management

Regulated life sciences

Stakeholder management

OSHA 30 certification

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

HS diploma with equivalent construction management experience

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• You'll lead construction and renovation projects for QC laboratories, pharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities, cleanrooms, manufacturing support areas, and other regulated life sciences environments.
• You'll manage field execution from project planning through turnover, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, quality standards, safety requirements, and client expectations.
• You'll coordinate daily construction activities with engineering, quality, validation, commissioning, EHS, operations teams, contractors, vendors, and client stakeholders.
• You'll oversee contractor performance, field resources, construction sequencing, and site logistics to support efficient project delivery in active facilities.
• You'll facilitate site walk-downs, coordination meetings, readiness reviews, safety audits, job briefings, and contractor alignment discussions to maintain accountability and communication.
• You'll support construction activities in GMP and non-GMP environments while minimizing operational disruptions and maintaining contamination control and facility access requirements.
• You'll apply technical knowledge of MEP systems, HVAC controls, electrical systems, clean utilities, laboratory gases, pressure cascades, HEPA filtration, laboratory equipment installations, and cleanroom infrastructure.
• You'll identify and mitigate project risks, resolve field issues, develop recovery strategies, evaluate budget impacts, and provide accurate project status updates.
• You'll coordinate commissioning, qualification, and validation readiness activities, including field verification, punch list management, documentation turnover, vendor coordination, and system startup support.
• You'll foster a culture of safety, quality, compliance, teamwork, and continuous improvement while building strong relationships with clients, contractors, and project partners.

Requirements

• 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.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline; alternatively, a high school diploma/GED with equivalent construction management experience.
• Minimum 10 years of construction management experience, including experience supporting regulated life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, laboratory, cleanroom, or manufacturing facilities.
• 10 years of experience managing multiple contractors, field teams, project priorities, budgets, schedules, and stakeholder expectations in complex construction environments.
• Industry experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, laboratory, cleanroom, GMP, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Technical knowledge of MEP systems, HVAC controls, electrical systems, clean utilities, laboratory gases, pressure cascades, HEPA filtration, laboratory equipment installation, commissioning support, and construction project execution.
• Direct experience delivering QC laboratories, analytical laboratories, microbiology laboratories, pharmaceutical laboratories, cleanrooms, or GMP facility construction projects.
• OSHA 30 certification or willingness to obtain the certification.
• Experience coordinating shutdowns, outages, tie-ins, phased construction, and work within occupied or operational laboratory and manufacturing facilities.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safety requirements, job hazard analysis, and contractor safety management.
• Familiarity with commissioning, qualification, validation processes, turnover documentation, quality systems, and inspection readiness requirements.

Diversity & Inclusion

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 Affiantive Action Policy Statement

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

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

Benefits

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.

Benefits eligibility may vary by state, country, and role. Please connect with your recruiter for more information.