Senior Construction Project Controls Lead – Data Centers

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Travel to data center sites

Job summary

Accenture Construct is seeking a seasoned construction project controls professional to manage budget tracking, forecasting, and risk review across complex programs. You’ll standardize cost tracking, review contractor agreements and collaborate with delivery teams to keep projects on time and on budget.

This role supports data centers and other large-scale builds with a flexible mix of remote and onsite work.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in construction project controls.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent practical background.
• 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.
• 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.
• Hybrid: work location mix of remote, onsite, or in an Accenture office or center.

Skills

Cost tracking

Earned Value

Risk management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Oracle Unifier

Job description

Accenture Construct is seeking a seasoned construction project controls professional to manage budget tracking, forecasting, and risk review across complex programs. You’ll standardize cost tracking, review contractor agreements and collaborate with delivery teams to keep projects on time and on budget.

This role supports data centers and other large-scale builds with a flexible mix of remote and onsite work.