Senior Construction Manager - Public Infrastructure (Onsite)

Accenture; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental/maternity leave

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee municipal and public infrastructure deliveries in California. The role requires coordinating field inspections, RFI submittals, submittals, and pay applications while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Onsite work at client sites in Orange County and beyond supports cross-functional teams and community stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Urban Planning, or related field or 4 additional years of qualifying experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 8 years of construction management experience on municipal and/or public infrastructure projects, including at least 1 year supervising or inspecting engineering construction work.
• Demonstrated delivery of CM services on projects within Orange County, supported by verifiable references from Orange County public agencies or municipalities.
• Proven experience managing municipal roadway/street improvement projects (including sewer, water, storm drain, and dry utilities) and/or public vertical facilities (e.g., parks, libraries, fire stations, community facilities).

Responsibilities

• Manage daily construction administration activities: RFIs, submittals, pay applications, change orders, schedule reviews, and project documentation; act as primary contact for contractor and agency staff.
• Lead field oversight and inspection operations; supervise inspection staff and ensure daily reports meet client requirements; conduct field inspections and site walks.
• Coordinate construction activities with contractors, utility providers, city staff, and community stakeholders; maintain relationships across project participants.
• Monitor and enforce contractor compliance with contract documents, safety, environmental requirements, and public agency standards.
• Review construction plans, specs, and changes for constructability; escalate risks and disputes to CM IV.
• Lead or participate in project coordination meetings; manage meeting documentation and action items.
• Monitor contractor staffing, equipment, schedule progress, and overall effectiveness; report concerns and assist with contractor payment review.
• Coordinate construction phasing and traffic control within active public environments; document field changes on record drawings.
• Communicate proactively with agency staff, contractors, residents, and the public; elevate critical issues to CM IV.
• Support multiple concurrent project assignments and perform other duties as assigned.
• Onsite at client site: work location is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate relationships.

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Field oversight

Inspection/quality control

Coordination with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CM/Urban Planning

4+ years relevant experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee municipal and public infrastructure deliveries in California. The role requires coordinating field inspections, RFI submittals, submittals, and pay applications while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Onsite work at client sites in Orange County and beyond supports cross-functional teams and community stakeholders.