Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Project Management Assistant, ANS

Accenture; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects is seeking a Project Support role onsite with client teams in the Atlanta area. You will assist the Project Manager by organizing meetings, tracking actions, and maintaining minutes, while helping with RFPs, scheduling, permits, and vendor invoicing through to client submission.

A strong emphasis is placed on collaboration and delivering precise project updates. Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in engineering or business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business with 2-4 years of experience in the electric utilities or a related field, or an associate's degree in engineering or business with 5-8 years of experience in the electric or gas utility field or a related field

Responsibilities

• Organize team meetings, walkdowns, track action items, and maintain agendas and minutes for the Project Manager.
• Assist with RFP creation for engineering and construction bidding and maintain project Phase Checklists.
• Build project schedules and follow up on permit status with the point-of-contact.
• Request opening of Project IDs and Workorders and obtain financial updates from vendors.
• Update financial forecasts in client systems and prepare project status reports and KPIs.
• Review vendor invoices, generate invoice checklists, and submit for client submission.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business

Associate's degree in engineering or business

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. AtAccenture 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 support the Project Manager (PM) by organizing team meetings, walkdowns, tracking action items, and maintaining agendas and minutes.
• You’ll assist with RFP creation for engineering and construction bidding and maintain project Phase Checklists.
• You’ll help build project schedules and follow up on permit status with the point-of-contact.
• You’ll request the opening of Project IDs and Workorders and obtain financial updates from vendors.
• You’ll update financial forecasts in client systems and prepare various project status reports and Key Performance Indicators.
• You’ll perform vendor invoice reviews, generate invoice checklists, and submit them to the Accenture PM for review, approval, and submission to the client.
• You’ll facilitate client project closeout at the project conclusion.
• You’ll review material requests, contracts, and QA/QC reports from Project Controls, consulting the PM for corrections.
• You’ll work directly with contractors and client personnel to resolve issues.
• You’ll manage smaller project issues directly under the purview of the Project Manager and assist with additional tasks as needed.

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.

$107,000 - $133,000 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.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business with 2-4 years of experience in the electric utilities or a related field, or an associate's degree in engineering or business with 5-8 years of experience in the electric or gas utility field or a related field

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Proficiency in Maximo
• Familiarity with electric utilities infrastructure project concepts, practices, and procedures
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook
• Strong written and oral communication skills with proven analytical experience.
• Exceptional organizational skills and are highly detailed
• Self-directed and motivated with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Superior time management skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines
• Critical and analytical thinking skills, sound judgment, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams
• Ability to interact with all levels of management and staff
• Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed

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