Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Senior Scheduler, ANS

Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC is seeking a senior project-controls professional to lead planning and scheduling across major capital programs. You will develop planning controls, manage CPM schedules, and collaborate with clients and internal teams.

This role emphasizes data-driven scheduling, risk mitigation, and transparent reporting, with some in-person collaboration. If you have 7+ years in project controls and experience with large projects, apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in project controls and time/schedule management.
• Experience supporting design and construction management for medium-to-large capital programs.
• Strong knowledge of CPM scheduling, schedule health analysis, and schedule risk identification.
• Ability to analyze EPC plans and communicate mitigation strategies.
• Self-directed with the ability to work in a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the project planning and scheduling controls strategy for projects.
• Adhere to financial, business, and project processes across all project stages.
• Provide schedules to support 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.
• With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities.

Skills

Project controls

Schedule management

Critical path analysis

Risk assessment

Communication

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

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 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.
• 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.

What You’ll Need

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in project controls and time/schedule management.
• Experience supporting design and construction project management for medium‑to‑large capital programs.
• Strong knowledge of critical path method scheduling, schedule health analysis, and schedule risk identification.
• Ability to analyze EPC plans and schedules, identify trends, and clearly communicate mitigation strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to self‑direct, solve problems, and operate effectively in a fast‑paced project environment.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Data center design and construction delivery experience.
• Proficient and expert‑level experience using project scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera P6, Acumen Suite).
• Schedule risk analysis experience and familiarity with related planning tools.
• Experience supporting executive reporting, recovery planning, or schedule governance in complex capital programs.
• Organized and detail‑oriented.

$140,000 - $165,000 a year

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