Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Project Control Manager, ANS

Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC seeks a Project Controls Manager to lead execution and oversight in capital projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project controls, particularly in utility new gas generation. Candidates must be prepared to work onsite in The Woodlands, Texas, ensuring adherence to safety standards and project management practices.

Join a team that champions innovation and sustainability, transforming how infrastructure is built with robust project management techniques.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of capital project controls experience on utility new gas generation projects.
• Ability to perform field walkdown observations across moderate to rough terrain.
• 10+ years of substantial experience in both field and office settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight, coaching, and support to Project Controls Specialists.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules on project.
• Implement Accenture Project Management Standards.

Skills

Project controls expertise

Scheduling software proficiency

Risk management skills

Technical documentation

Field inspection abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Scheduling software packages

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 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.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• 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
• Ability to perform field walkdown observations/inspection on foot across moderate to rough terrain and the ability to lift 25lbs overhead
• The ideal candidate should possess more than ten years of substantial experience in both field and office settings, with a strong preference for those who have worked within power generation, transmission and distribution, or nuclear projects
• Experienced at an expert level with scheduling software packages and related analytics, spreadsheet-based analytics, and project and construction management fundamentals. The ideal candidate should possess more than ten years of substantial experience in both field and office settings, with a strong preference for those who have worked within power generation, transmission and distribution, or nuclear projects. This breadth of experience is crucial, as the role demands a comprehensive understanding of both practical, on-site challenges and the intricacies of project controls in a corporate environment
• Ability to prepare thorough and accurate technical documentation that demonstrates consistent adherence to company guidelines and policies. Precise and effective communication will be a cornerstone of the role, as the Project Controls Manager will regularly interact with diverse teams, stakeholders, and leadership.
• Candidates must be willing and able to work on-site at our Woodlands office. In-person collaboration is vital to the productivity and cohesion of our team, especially as we navigate the demands of our recent growth. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, contributing to both the technical aspects of project controls and the overall team dynamic.

BONUS POINTS TO HAVE:

• 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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