Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Senior Scheduler, ANS

Accenture; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects is seeking a Senior Project Controls professional in the United States to lead planning and scheduling controls for major capital programs. You will develop, monitor, and integrate schedules with cost, risk, and governance processes, coordinating with BP and contractors while ensuring readiness for subsequent phases.

The role requires strong CPM scheduling expertise, 7+ years in project controls, and the ability to communicate mitigation strategies

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in project controls and time/schedule management.
• Experience supporting design and construction for medium-to-large capital programs.
• Strong knowledge of critical path method scheduling and schedule risk identification.
• Ability to analyze EPC plans and communicate mitigation strategies clearly.
• Self-directed, proactive in a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project planning and scheduling controls strategy with BP and contractors.
• Adhere to financial, business, and project processes across all stages.
• Provide schedules to support accurate estimating, benchmarking, and interface planning.
• Coordinate internal and external schedule benchmarks; ensure readiness for future phases.
• Prepare and manage the WBS/CBS with the Cost Engineer; monitor schedules throughout lifecycle.
• Develop schedule risk analyses and integrate with risk/change processes.
• Establish project-wide progress measurement and reporting with roll-up structures.
• Generate and present schedule reports and updates to stakeholders.
• Support project closeout planning and other duties; some in-person collaboration with stakeholders.

Skills

CPM Scheduling

Time/Schedule Mgmt

Critical Path Method

Data analysis

Communication

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

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.

$140,000 - $165,000 a year

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HERE’S 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 experience level 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

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