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

Accenture; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects seeks a senior leader to drive large-scale power and infrastructure programs onsite with clients. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and controls to deliver complex CCGT projects from development through turnover to operations.

You’ll implement stage gate governance, manage cost and schedule, coordinate with regulators, and engage executives to align project outcomes with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in large-scale capital project delivery.
• Led full lifecycle delivery of at least one CCGT power plant project.
• Experience delivering projects for regulated utilities and >$500M.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, permitting, construction, commissioning, and Gen AI enablement.
• Expertise in EPC, EPCM, or multi-prime contracting and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of accountability for full lifecycle professional services support on a CCGT project.
• Establish and lead the integrated project organization across engineering, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project controls.
• Provide executive-level leadership to ensure alignment of project 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 III cost estimates, integrated Level 2 and Level 3 schedules, and risk assessments.
• Define contracting strategy (EPC, EPCM, or multi-prime) and lead contractor sourcing and negotiations.
• Ensure readiness for regulatory approvals and investment decisions through structured stage gate processes.
• Lead all aspects of project execution, including detailed engineering oversight, procurement, construction management, and commissioning.
• Ensure safe, predictable, and high-quality construction and installation of major plant systems, including gas turbines, HRSGs, and balance of plant.
• Oversee integrated schedule and cost performance, ensuring alignment with contractual commitments and financial targets.
• Direct construction management and field execution teams, ensuring effective coordination across multiple contractors and work packages.
• Lead commissioning, startup, and performance testing through achievement of substantial completion and commercial operation.
• Implement and enforce a robust Project Delivery System, including stage gate governance and independent assurance reviews.
• Ensure best-in-class project controls across cost, schedule, scope, risk, and change management.
• Provide executive reporting on project performance, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Lead proactive risk identification and mitigation, including supply chain, labor, regulatory, and contractor performance risks.
• Serve as the primary interface with executive stakeholders, regulators, partners, and contractors.
• Ensure alignment between owner, contractors, and key suppliers across all phases of delivery.
• Lead commercial strategy execution, including contract management, claims avoidance/resolution, and performance management.
• Support regulatory filings, approvals, and stakeholder communications as required.
• Build and lead a high-performing, integrated project team across development and execution phases.
• Mentor and develop project managers, engineers, and project controls professionals.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Project delivery

Contract management

Risk management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Maximo

Procore

AI tools

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 experience managing large, multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, permitting, construction, commissioning, and technology/Gen AI enablement
• Expertise in project delivery models, including EPC, EPCM, and/or multi-prime contracting and strong understanding of project controls, including cost management, scheduling, and risk management

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Experience serving as Owner’s Representative or in an EPCM delivery model
• Prior experience supporting regulatory approvals (e.g., CPCN or equivalent)
• Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, or AACEi (CCP, PSP)
• Experience implementing Project Delivery Systems and Stage Gate governance models
• Familiarity with digital project delivery tools (Primavera P6, Maximo, Procore, advanced analytics/AI tools)

$175,000 - $225,000 a year

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