Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Senior Project Manager, ANS

Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, LLC is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to drive electric infrastructure programs in California. You will own delivery from scope through closeout, coordinating engineering, construction, permitting, and stakeholders across substation and transmission projects.

The role requires 10+ years of PM experience on heavy civil/utility projects; MS Project/Primavera proficiency and strong cost/risk skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of direct project management experience on electric transmission, substation, distribution and/or heavy civil/utility infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing projects through a formal utility gate/stage process; PG&E experience preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Project or Primavera P6; SAP Financials/Work Management familiarity is a plus.
• Strong cost, budgeting, and risk management practices with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; PE license is a plus; PMP is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of contact and delivery owner for assigned electric infrastructure projects from scope through closeout.
• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of substation and transmission/distribution projects with field oversight.
• Report on scope, schedules, budgets, monthly forecasting, variance analysis and risk mitigation.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Support contractor selection, procurement, and materials management; oversee contractor performance.
• Coordinate project schedules across design and construction ensuring constructability and compliance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Scheduling

Budget forecasting

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Construction Management

Business

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

SAP

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 contact and delivery owner for assigned electric infrastructure project(s), from scope development through construction closeout — coordinating engineering, construction, permitting, contractors, and utility stakeholders.
• You’ll lead the planning, execution, and delivery of substation and transmission/distribution line projects, including regular site visits to monitor progress and resolve field issues directly with contractors.
• You’ll report on scope completion and deviations, project schedules, and budgets — including monthly forecasting, variance analysis, financial controls, and risk mitigation plans.
• You’ll develop and maintain integrated project schedules with multiple dependencies using MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent tools, with support from a Project Controls analyst.
• You’ll support contractor selection, contract preparation, procurement, and materials management, and provide day‑to‑day oversight of contractor performance.
• You’ll monitor and coordinate project schedules throughout design and construction; oversee technical accuracy, efficiency, coordination, and constructability.
• You’ll ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and utility requirements; review construction documents and deliverables for compliance with approved scope and budget.
• You’ll communicate regularly with Accenture leadership, PG&E management, critical project partners, and public‑sector stakeholders — including preparing project updates and formal presentations for senior leadership.
• You’ll develop interface management strategies across multiple, concurrent projects and provide the framework for reporting and control systems.
• You’ll identify and implement innovative processes that reduce cost and/or schedule without compromising safety or quality.
• You mentor and provide guidance to less‑tenured project managers on the account team.

Flexible: this role follows a hybrid model

This role follows a hybrid model — a mix of remote work, on‑site time at Client's facilities in the Bay Area / Central Coast region (including regular field site visits), and collaboration at an Accenture office or center. As with all our roles, some in‑person time is expected for collaboration, learning, and relationship‑building with clients, peers, and leaders.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• 10+ years of direct project management experience on electric transmission, substation, distribution and/or comparable heavy civil/utility infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated experience managing projects through a formal utility gate/stage process from a client‑facing or consulting capacity. PG&E experience is strongly preferred.
• Professional experience with MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent scheduling tools; familiarity with SAP Financials / Work Management modules a plus.
• Strong knowledge of cost management, budget forecasting, and risk management/mitigation practices, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license a plus, particularly for substation or transmission line scopes.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate or ability to obtain it within 6 months is a plus

$185,000 - $235,000 a year

$181,000 – $235,400 - San Francisco CA

$179,400 – $233,300 - Mountain View CA

$162,000 – $211,000 - Sacramento CA

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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
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