Senior Construction Project Controls Lead

Accenture PLC; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Construct is seeking a senior Construction Project Controls specialist to help manage budgets, forecasts, and risk across data center and large-scale programs. You will standardize cost and schedule tracking, review contractor agreements, and provide concise updates to leadership.

Responsibilities include coordinating with scheduling and delivery teams and traveling to site locations as needed. Applicants should bring 7+ years in project controls and a Bachelor's in Engineering or

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in construction project controls.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of cost tracking, change orders, and risk fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience with Earned Value or resource-based data.
• Background in data center, manufacturing, or complex commissioning projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with budget tracking, forecasting, invoice checks, accruals, and identifying project risks.
• Help standardize cost, schedule, and risk tracking processes.
• Prepare concise financial and risk updates for project teams and leadership.
• Review contractor agreements, flag budget gaps, and highlight early risks during preconstruction.
• Coordinate with scheduling and delivery teams to resolve issues quickly.
• Support variance reports, cash-flow forecasts, and leadership reviews.
• Link cost and schedule data for integrated project reporting.
• Deliver accurate outputs under senior guidance and travel to data center sites as needed.
• The work location will include a mix of remote, onsite client sites, or Accenture offices.

Skills

Construction project controls

Budget tracking

Forecasting

Risk management

Preconstruction review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent background

Tools

Earned Value

Project controls systems

Job description

Accenture Construct is seeking a senior Construction Project Controls specialist to help manage budgets, forecasts, and risk across data center and large-scale programs. You will standardize cost and schedule tracking, review contractor agreements, and provide concise updates to leadership.

Responsibilities include coordinating with scheduling and delivery teams and traveling to site locations as needed. Applicants should bring 7+ years in project controls and a Bachelor's in Engineering or