Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Project Control Manager, ANS

Infrastructureandcapitalprojects; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects in the United States is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to oversee project controls across lifecycle stages. You will support the Project Management team, ensure safety adherence, and implement standards to keep projects on time and within budget.

The role requires deep expertise in cost, schedule, and risk controls, with experience on EPC contracts and large capital projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or 8 years related work experience (in lieu of degree).
• 6 years minimum capital project controls experience on utility new gas generation or process industry projects of $300M+ in size.
• Ability to perform field walkdown observations on foot across moderate to rough terrain and lift 25 lbs overhead.
• Expert level with scheduling software packages and related analytics, spreadsheet analytics, and project management fundamentals.
• Project controls experience on large scale capital projects.
• Experience on EPC contracts and owner/contractor project controls.
• PMI and/or AACEi certifications.
• Cost, Schedule, Reporting, Change Management, Contract Management and Risk Management skills.
• Experience working on construction sites, engineering offices, fabrication sites, etc.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate project controls expertise gained from Utility New Gas Generation projects and provide direct oversight, coaching, and support to Project Controls Specialists throughout the project lifecycle.
• Integrate with and support the Project Management team to ensure successful execution of assigned projects.
• Promote safe behavior and ensure adherence to all safety rules on the project.
• Implement Accenture and client Project Management Standards in cost, schedule, scope, WBS, risk, and issues management to ensure projects achieve business goals on time and within budget.
• Ensure comprehensive project controls are in place—including cost, schedule, scope, and risk—and validate that contract agreements and contractor execution align with project controls requirements.
• Perform rigorous and independent project assessments to ensure compliance with the Stage Gate Process (SGP) and project management standards.
• Conduct training on clients’ SGP, project management standards, implementation guides, and project controls disciplines such as Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA).
• Assist in portfolio analysis, optimization, and reporting, including risk assessments for completing planned scopes of work in alignment with multi-year budget plans.
• Prepare and maintain cost reports and forecasts with Cost Analysts, validate Estimate to Completion and Estimate at Completion forecasts, and conduct contingency analyses and reporting.
• Perform schedule analytics to evaluate schedule quality, assess progress, monitor contractor compliance with schedule-related contractual requirements, and report performance.
• Collaborate with project managers and teams to identify, document, and mitigate risks, manage the Change Management process, and track approved project changes, with work performed in both office and field settings.
• Utilize project management and project controls expertise as well as business acumen and experience to provide SME-level project management, controls, and business case guidance to project team members.

Skills

Project controls

Scheduling analytics

Contract management

Risk management

Change management

Field observations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering / Construction Management / Project Management or 8 years related experience

Tools

Scheduling software (Primavera/MS Project)

Excel

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• You’ll demonstrate project controls expertise gained from Utility New Gas Generation projects and provide direct oversight, coaching, and support to Project Controls Specialists throughout the project lifecycle.
• You’ll integrate with and support the Project Management team to ensure successful execution of assigned projects.
• You’ll promote safe behavior and ensure adherence to all safety rules on the project.
• You’ll implement Accenture and client Project Management Standards in cost, schedule, scope, WBS, risk, and issues management to ensure projects achieve business goals on time and within budget.
• You’ll ensure comprehensive project controls are in place—including cost, schedule, scope, and risk—and validate that contract agreements and contractor execution align with project controls requirements.
• You’ll perform rigorous and independent project assessments to ensure compliance with the Stage Gate Process (SGP) and project management standards.
• You’ll conduct training on clients’ SGP, project management standards, implementation guides, and project controls disciplines such as Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA).
• You’ll assist in portfolio analysis, optimization, and reporting, including risk assessments for completing planned scopes of work in alignment with multi-year budget plans.
• You’ll prepare and maintain cost reports and forecasts with Cost Analysts, validate Estimate to Completion and Estimate at Completion forecasts, and conduct contingency analyses and reporting.
• You’ll perform schedule analytics to evaluate schedule quality, assess progress, monitor contractor compliance with schedule-related contractual requirements, and report performance.
• You’ll collaborate with project managers and teams to identify, document, and mitigate risks, manage the Change Management process, and track approved project changes, with work performed in both office and field settings.
• You’ll utilize project management and project controls expertise as well as business acumen and experience to provide SME-level project management, controls, and business case guidance to project team members.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management (or related field) OR 8 years equivalent/related work experience (in addition to the Minimum Experience requirement) in lieu of a degree.
• 6 years minimum capital project controls experience on utility new gas generation projects or process industry (O&G, refining, chemicals, mining) projects of $300M or larger in project size.
• Ability to perform field walkdown observations/inspection on foot across moderate to rough terrain and the ability to lift 25lbs overhead.
• Experienced at an expert level with scheduling software packages and related analytics, spreadsheet-based analytics, and project and construction management fundamentals.
• Project controls experience on large scale capital projects.
• Experience of project controls implemented on projects executed under various types of contract agreements including EPC. Both contractor and owner construction project controls experience.
• Certifications from PMI and/or AACEi.
• Cost, Schedule, Reporting, Change Management, Contract Management and Risk Management Skills.
• Demonstrable experience in working on construction sites, engineering offices, fabrication sites, etc. to support project teams.
• Demonstrates experience in working with EPC Contracts.

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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.