Infrastructure & Capital Projects, Senior Project Control Scheduler, ANS

Accenture; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Health savings and flexible spending

Parental leave

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects is seeking an experienced Cost Controller to develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost reporting across large infrastructure programs.

You will monitor expenditures, analyze variances, and support project leaders with financial decisions. This role requires strong Excel skills, deep cost-control knowledge, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams on client sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business-related field or six (6) years of equivalent related work experience, in addition to the minimum experience requirement, may be substituted for a degree
• Minimum 7-10 years of professional experience in project cost analysis, project controls, or capital project financial management supporting utility or large infrastructure capital projects
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, change management, and estimate-at-completion methodologies
• Experience interpreting project financial information and communicating cost performance to project leadership
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• You’ll develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and estimate-at-completion projections throughout the project lifecycle.
• You’ll monitor project expenditures and analyze budget performance against approved funding.
• You’ll prepare routine cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and executive project financial summaries.
• You’ll support project managers with cost forecasting, contingency management, and financial decision-making.
• You’ll evaluate project trends, change orders, and potential cost impacts to identify risks and opportunities.
• You’ll assist in the preparation and review of project authorization packages, budget revisions, and funding requests.
• You’ll support project controls activities by integrating cost and schedule information to improve forecasting accuracy.
• You’ll maintain project cost documentation and ensure compliance with client financial controls and governance requirements.
• You’ll participate in project meetings and communicate cost performance, financial risks, and recommended corrective actions.
• You’ll promote continuous improvement of cost management processes, reporting, and project controls practices.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost reporting

Cost management

Excel

Analytics

Communication

Project controls

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in technical or business-related field

6 years of equivalent related work experience

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Power BI

Primavera P6

Cognos

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 develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and estimate-at-completion projections throughout the project lifecycle.
• You’ll monitor project expenditures and analyze budget performance against approved funding.
• You’ll prepare routine cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and executive project financial summaries.
• You’ll support project managers with cost forecasting, contingency management, and financial decision-making.
• You’ll evaluate project trends, change orders, and potential cost impacts to identify risks and opportunities.
• You’ll assist in the preparation and review of project authorization packages, budget revisions, and funding requests.
• You’ll support project controls activities by integrating cost and schedule information to improve forecasting accuracy.
• You’ll maintain project cost documentation and ensure compliance with client financial controls and governance requirements.
• You’ll participate in project meetings and communicate cost performance, financial risks, and recommended corrective actions.
• You’ll promote continuous improvement of cost management processes, reporting, and project controls 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 a technical or business-related field or six (6) years of equivalent related work experience, in addition to the minimum experience requirement, may be substituted for a degree
• Minimum 7-10 years of professional experience in project cost analysis, project controls, or capital project financial management supporting utility or large infrastructure capital projects
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, change management, and estimate-at-completion methodologies
• Experience interpreting project financial information and communicating cost performance to project leadership
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Experience supporting electric transmission and substation capital programs with an EPC firm
• Experience with SAP, Maximo, Power BI, Primavera P6, Cognos, or similar enterprise project controls systems
• Understanding of earned value management principles and integrated cost and schedule reporting
• Familiarity with utility capital governance processes and financial controls
• Professional certifications such as AACE Certified Cost Professional (CCP), AACE Certified Cost Technician (CCT), or other relevant project controls certifications are preferred

$147,000 - $189,000 a year

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• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• basic life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• a 401(k) with employer match
• health savings and flexible spending accounts
• paid time off and holidays
• paid maternity and parental caregiver leave
• adoption and surrogacy assistance
• supplemental insurance plans
• an employee assistance program
• legal resources
• and identity theft protection.

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