Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Project Scheduler (Multiple Levels), ANS

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, LLC; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in North Carolina seeks an experienced scheduling professional to manage project timelines and ensure efficiency in execution. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, coupled with 5–7 years of relevant experience in construction or large capital projects. Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project is required, with bonus points for additional certifications. This role emphasizes collaboration with project teams and clients to deliver superior project outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in project scheduling within relevant industries.
• Strong understanding of CPM scheduling.
• Certifications in scheduling tools are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules.
• Facilitate planning sessions for timeline integration.
• Review contractor schedules for accuracy and feasibility.
• Track project progress against baselines.
• Prepare progress reports including variance analyses.
• Support risk management and schedule impacts assessment.
• Communicate schedule status and key milestones.
• Serve as the expert for scheduling tools.

Skills

Project scheduling expertise

Construction management knowledge

Microsoft Project proficiency

Primavera P6 proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

As Accenture continues to grow, we have an increasing number of career opportunities available to you. Depending on the job and location, you may be directed to apply with Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects LLP or one of the following Legal entities:

* Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC

* Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc.

Please note that benefits can vary by country and role. Please check with your recruiter for more information.

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

THE WORK

• You’ll develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules across all phases of the lifecycle, from master to Level 4 schedules.
• You’ll facilitate interactive planning sessions and integrate internal schedules with EPCM contractor schedules to create unified, realistic timelines.
• You’ll review and challenge schedules provided by contractors, engineering, and commissioning teams to ensure accuracy and feasibility.
• You’ll track project progress, analyze schedule performance against baselines, and identify critical paths, constraints, and acceleration opportunities.
• You’ll prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, including schedule variance, impact analysis, and four‑to‑six‑week lookahead schedules.
• You’ll support risk management by assessing schedule impacts, developing mitigation strategies, and maintaining activity trackers for team awareness.
• You’ll communicate schedule status, key milestones, and risks to project teams, leadership, and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with financial forecasts and cash flow projections.
• You’ll serve as the subject matter expert for scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, MSP Online, and Primavera P6, while maintaining schedule databases and compliance with reporting requirements.
• You’ll consolidate resource workload forecasts, provide inputs for staffing plans, and prepare documentation to support governance and reporting reviews.
• You’ll participate in gate reviews and governance meetings, ensuring adherence to corporate project control standards, reporting protocols, and schedule management practices.
• 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 a related technical discipline
• 5–7 years of experience in project scheduling within construction, pharmaceutical, energy, or large capital project environments
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and scheduling integration tools; strong understanding of critical path method (CPM) scheduling

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE

• Certifications with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and scheduling integration tools; strong understanding of critical path method (CPM) scheduling
• Expertise in earned value management, cost/schedule integration, risk analysis, and reporting

$90,000 - $160,000 a year

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