Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Life Science Project Controls Lead, ANS (Must Relo. to Houston, TX Area)

Accenture; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects in Houston seeks a seasoned Project Controls Lead to drive scheduling, cost management, risk, and change control across complex capital programs onsite with clients.

You will establish and enforce project controls processes, monitor performance against budgets and baselines, develop forecasts and dashboards, and present insights to senior leadership.

The role requires 10+ years in construction management and 7 years in senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of construction management experience, including regulated life sciences facilities
• 7 years in senior leadership roles managing large project controls teams

Responsibilities

• Lead the project controls function across complex capital projects.
• Establish, maintain, and enforce project controls processes.
• Manage project performance against budgets, baselines, and KPIs; partner with finance.
• Develop and maintain forecasts, cash flow analyses, and cost reports.
• Oversee schedule development, progress tracking, and critical path analysis.
• Integrate cost, schedule, and risk data for a holistic view of project health.
• Lead change management and monitor risk responses throughout the lifecycle.
• Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, forecasts, and analyses for stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with PM frameworks, financial policies, and quality standards.
• Onsite at client site to enable delivery and strengthen client relationships.

Skills

Project controls

Scheduling

Cost management

Risk management

Change control

Leadership

Communication

Primavera P6

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

Power BI

Cost management software

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 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 lead the project controls function, overseeing scheduling, cost management, estimating, risk management, and change control across complex capital projects.
• You’ll establish, maintain, and enforce project controls processes that align with project governance requirements and corporate standards.
• You’ll manage project performance against approved budgets, financial baselines, and key performance indicators, partnering closely with project leadership and finance teams.
• You’ll develop and maintain project forecasts, cash flow analyses, cost reports, and performance metrics to support informed decision-making.
• You’ll oversee schedule development, progress tracking, critical path analysis, and schedule risk assessments to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• You’ll integrate cost, schedule, and risk data to provide a comprehensive view of project health, trends, opportunities, and potential challenges.
• You’ll lead change management activities, evaluating impacts to scope, schedule, and cost while ensuring adherence to established change control processes.
• You’ll maintain project risk registers, facilitate mitigation planning, and proactively monitor risk response actions throughout the project lifecycle.
• You’ll prepare and present executive-level reports, dashboards, forecasts, and performance analyses to stakeholders, steering committees, and senior leadership.
• You’ll ensure compliance with project management frameworks, financial policies, quality standards, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives across the project controls organization.
• 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.

$180,000 - $210,000 a year

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia or Washington as set forth below.

We will accept applications until October 30th, 2026.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of construction management experience, including experience supporting regulated life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, laboratory, cleanroom, or manufacturing facilities
• 7 years in senior leadership roles managing large project controls teams

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi‑contractor programs with significant budgets
• Expert proficiency in Primavera P6, cost management systems, and project performance analytics tools
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle management, construction sequencing, and design‑development processes
• Proven leadership capabilities managing large multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for reporting, presentations, and stakeholder engagement
• Advanced Autodesk, Excel, Power BI, or other data visualization and forecasting tools
• Strategic thinker, team leader, adaptable, detail-oriented, and collaborative across functional areas

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