Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Scheduler, ANS

Accenture PLC; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects seeks a seasoned Project Controls professional to lead scheduling and time management across complex programs. You will develop and implement the project planning and scheduling controls strategy, coordinating with BP and contractors to keep work on track.

The role requires 3-5 years of relevant experience, expertise with MS Project, Primavera P6, and Acumen Suite, and a detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in project controls and time/schedule management.
• Experience using project scheduling tools to manage complex programs.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the project planning and scheduling controls strategy, including roles for both BP and contractors.
• Adhere to financial, business, and project processes across all project stages.
• Provide schedules to support accurate estimating, benchmarking, and interface planning.
• Coordinate internal and external schedule benchmarks and ensure readiness for future phases.
• Prepare and manage the WBS/CBS in collaboration with the Cost Engineer.
• Implement and monitor detailed and summary schedules throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and integrate schedule risk analysis and mitigation plans into the risk and change processes.
• Establish a project-wide progress measurement and reporting system with clear roll‑up structures.
• Generate and present schedule reports and project updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Support project closeout planning and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project scheduling

Coordination

Detail-oriented

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Acumen Suite

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

THE WORK:

• You’ll develop and implement the project planning and scheduling controls strategy, including roles for both BP and contractors.
• You’ll adhere to financial, business, and project processes across all project stages.
• You’ll provide schedules to support accurate estimating, benchmarking, and interface planning.
• You’ll coordinate internal and external schedule benchmarks and ensure readiness for future phases.
• You’ll prepare and manage the WBS/CBS in collaboration with the Cost Engineer.
• You’ll implement and monitor detailed and summary schedules throughout the project lifecycle.
• You’ll develop and integrate schedule risk analysis and mitigation plans into the risk and change processes.
• You’ll establish a project-wide progress measurement and reporting system with clear roll‑up structures.
• You’ll generate and present schedule reports and project updates to relevant stakeholders.
• You’ll support project closeout planning and perform other duties as assigned.
• Remote: This role allows for remote work for the majority of your work hours.
• 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.

$100,000 - $125,000 a year

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HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in project controls and time/schedule management

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Proficient and expert experience level using project scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera P6, Acumen Suite)
• Ability to coordinate & organize multiple sources of schedule inputs/performance data into a master schedule platform and deliver project/program status reports as required
• Organized and detail-oriented

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