Senior Port Construction Manager - Onsite Lead

Accenture PLC; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Construct is seeking a senior construction manager to lead complex port, waterfront and infrastructure programs onsite with our clients in Los Angeles.

You will oversee contract administration, coordinate with terminal operators and contractors, and ensure safety, environmental compliance and on-time delivery for high-impact projects. This role requires strong leadership, risk management and collaboration with clients, regulators and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or related field, or 4 additional years of qualifying experience.
• Minimum 15 years of construction management experience on municipal, transportation, port, waterfront, or public infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 1 year of experience supervising or inspecting engineering construction work.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing construction or modification of on-water or near-water shipping terminal facilities on at least one completed project.
• Proven experience delivering projects that include electrified infrastructure components and marine/waterfront construction activities within active port environments.

Responsibilities

• You'll manage daily contract administration activities including processing pay applications, RFIs, submittals, change documentation, and schedule reviews.
• You'll coordinate construction work within active marine terminals and operational port facilities while minimizing impacts to ongoing operations.
• You'll work directly with terminal operators, contractors, utility providers, and stakeholders to develop clear and mutually agreeable work plans.
• You'll provide construction management oversight for marine terminal, waterfront, and infrastructure improvement projects.
• You'll assist in dispute resolution efforts and facilitate weekly project coordination meetings.
• You'll manage inspection staff and oversee preparation and delivery of daily inspection reports in accordance with client requirements.
• You'll monitor, coordinate, and enforce compliance with contract documents, environmental requirements, and safety regulations.
• You'll identify non-compliant work and coordinate corrective action and report critical project issues and potential delays.
• You'll monitor and document construction equipment, workforce activities, and contractor performance and manage contractor payment processes.
• You'll maintain awareness of safety and health requirements and ensure field changes are incorporated into final records.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Accenture Construct is seeking a senior construction manager to lead complex port, waterfront and infrastructure programs onsite with our clients in Los Angeles.

You will oversee contract administration, coordinate with terminal operators and contractors, and ensure safety, environmental compliance and on-time delivery for high-impact projects. This role requires strong leadership, risk management and collaboration with clients, regulators and internal teams.