Senior Data Center Construction Program Lead

Infrastructureandcapitalprojects; Sandersville (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave & caregiver leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects seeks an experienced project controls specialist to help manage budgets, forecasts, and risk across complex data center and manufacturing capital projects. You will standardize cost tracking, review contracts, and deliver timely updates to leadership while collaborating with scheduling and delivery teams.

The role requires 10+ years in project controls, a related engineering or construction degree, and hands-on experience with Earned Value and Oracle

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction project controls.
• Strong knowledge of cost tracking, change orders, and risk fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience with Earned Value or resource-based data.

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.

Skills

Budget tracking

Forecasting

Earned Value

Risk analysis

Contract review

Data center projects

Multi-project programs

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent practical background

Tools

Oracle Unifier

Job description

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects seeks an experienced project controls specialist to help manage budgets, forecasts, and risk across complex data center and manufacturing capital projects. You will standardize cost tracking, review contracts, and deliver timely updates to leadership while collaborating with scheduling and delivery teams.

The role requires 10+ years in project controls, a related engineering or construction degree, and hands-on experience with Earned Value and Oracle