Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Substation Construction Manager, ANS

Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 82,656 - 96,432; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, LLC in Baltimore is seeking an experienced project manager to lead electrical and civil projects. You will oversee project performance, ensuring adherence to budget and schedule, while managing safety and quality standards. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.

This role requires at least 10 years of substation construction experience in the electric power industry and offers competitive wages of $60 to $70 an hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Construction Management or high school diploma plus 10+ years of equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of substation construction experience in the electric power industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical and civil projects from conception to completion.
• Oversee project performance including scope, quality, schedule, and innovation.
• Serve as primary communicator between project management, work groups, and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Electrical schematics knowledge

Safety audits

Communication

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Construction Management

High school diploma with 10+ years of relevant experience

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 manage electrical and civil projects from conception to completion, ensuring work meets standards, stays within budget, and is on schedule while minimizing project disruptions.
• You’ll oversee overall project performance, including scope, quality, schedule, and innovation, especially for complex, high‑risk projects. Maximize productivity, safety, quality, and cost savings.
• You’ll serve as the primary communicator between project management, work groups, and key stakeholders on project issues.
• You’ll lead job site walk‑downs and coordinate meetings with engineering, construction, and contract management teams.
• You’ll monitor project safety by conducting weekly safety audits, verifying job briefings, and performing safety tailgates. Assist with Root Cause Investigations, Apparent Case Evaluations, or other incident reviews as required.
• You’ll possess a strong knowledge of electrical schematics and apply this expertise to ensure project success.
• You’ll foster a positive working relationship between the project manager, line managers, and project team members.
• You’ll ensure project costs are effectively managed, including developing recovery plans to stay within budget.
• You’ll support team members by ensuring they understand their respective responsibilities, providing clear direction and guidance.
• 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.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a high school diploma with 10+ years of equivalent work experience in substation construction management for an electric utility.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of substation construction experience in the electric power industry.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE

• Expertise in transmission rebuilds and substation installations, with proven supervisory experience in substation construction and electric utility environments.
• OSHA 30 certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Skilled in coordinating work scope during outage windows and managing multiple work groups and contractors.
• In‑depth understanding of OSHA safety policies, including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures, clearance holder responsibilities, and electrical safety tags for primary and secondary distribution equipment.
• Demonstrated experience in construction project management.
• Extensive background in the electrical utility industry.

COMPENSATION

$60 – $70 an hour

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Illinois, Minnesota, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio or Washington as set forth below.

APPLICATIONS

We accept applications on an ongoing basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

EEO STATEMENTS

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