Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Project Director (Power Generation), ANS

Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC seeks an experienced project executive to lead the full lifecycle delivery of a utility-scale CCGT project onsite with clients and partners.

You will coordinate engineering, permitting, procurement, construction, and commissioning, guiding cost, schedule, and risk to meet business and regulatory commitments in a complex regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 15+ years in large-scale capital project delivery in power generation or process industries.
• Led full lifecycle delivery of at least one CCGT power plant project (development through commissioning).
• Deep experience with gas turbines, HRSGs, and balance of plant.
• Experience delivering projects for regulated utilities or EPC contractors; ability to lead projects > $500M.

Responsibilities

• Serve as single point of accountability to utility clients for full lifecycle services on a CCGT project.
• Establish and lead the integrated project organization across engineering, permitting, procurement, construction, and controls.
• Provide executive-level leadership to align objectives with business case, regulatory commitments, and operational requirements.
• Lead early project development activities including site development, permitting strategy, commercial structuring, and execution planning.
• Oversee preliminary engineering, OEM engagement, and long-lead equipment reservation strategies.
• Direct development of Class II/III cost estimates, schedules, and risk assessments.
• Define contracting strategy and lead contractor sourcing and negotiations.
• Ensure readiness for regulatory approvals and investment decisions through stage gate processes.
• Lead all aspects of project execution, including engineering oversight, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Lead commissioning, startup, and performance testing to completion and operation.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

CCGT project delivery

Gas turbines/HRSGs

Executive leadership

Regulated utility experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management

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 serve as the single point of accountability to utility clients for providing full lifecycle professional services support on a multi unit maplej a utility-scale CCGT project, from early development through commissioning and turnover to operations.
• You’ll establish and lead the integrated project organization across engineering, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project controls.
• You’ll provide executive-level leadership to ensure alignment of project objectives with business case, regulatory commitments, and operational requirements.
• You’ll lead early project development activities including site development, permitting strategy, commercial structuring, and execution planning.
• You’ll oversee preliminary engineering, OEM engagement, and long-lead equipment reservation strategies.
• You’ll direct development of Class III cost estimates, integrated Level 2 and Level 3 schedules, and risk assessments.
• You’ll define contracting strategy (EPC, EPCM, or multi-prime) and lead contractor sourcing and negotiations.
• You’ll ensure readiness for regulatory approvals and investment decisions through structured stage gate processes.
• You’ll lead all aspects of project execution, including detailed engineering oversight, procurement, construction management, and commissioning.
• You’ll ensure safe, predictable, and high-quality construction and installation of major plant systems, including gas turbines, HRSGs, and balance of plant.
• You’ll oversee integrated schedule and cost performance, ensuring alignment with contractual commitments and financial targets.
• You’ll direct construction management and field execution teams, ensuring effective coordination across multiple contractors and work packages.
• You’ll lead commissioning, startup, and performance testing through achievement of substantial completion and commercial operation.
• You’ll implement and enforce a robust Project Delivery System, including stage gate governance and independent assurance reviews.
• You’ll ensure best-in-class project controls across cost, schedule, scope, risk, and change management.
• You’ll provide executive reporting on project performance, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• You’ll lead proactive risk identification and mitigation, including supply chain, labor, regulatory, and contractor performance risks.
• You’ll serve as the primary interface with executive stakeholders, regulators, partners, and contractors.
• You’ll ensure alignment between owner, contractors, and key suppliers across all phases of delivery.
• You’ll lead commercial strategy execution, including contract management, claims avoidance/resolution, and performance management.
• You’ll support regulatory filings, approvals, and stakeholder communications as required.
• You’ll build and lead a high-performing, integrated project team across development and execution phases.
• You’ll mentor and develop project managers, engineers, and project controls professionals.
• You’ll foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• 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.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 15+ years of experience in large-scale capital project delivery within power generation or process industries
• Demonstrated experience leading the full lifecycle delivery of at least one CCGT power plant project (development through commissioning) and a deep experience with combined cycle plant systems, including gas turbines, HRSGs, and balance of plant
• Experience delivering projects for a regulated utility, independent power producer, or EPC contractor and proven ability to lead projects exceeding $500M in total installed cost
• Strong leadership