Senior Project Controls Lead – Infrastructure & Capital Projects

Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC is seeking a seasoned Project Controls Manager to lead cost, schedule, scope, and risk management on major capital programs in the utilities sector.

You will coach project controls specialists, align client and contractor execution with standards, ensure safe practices, and drive performance across multiple sites, using advanced analytics and strong business acumen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 8 years related experience in engineering/Construction Management/PM.
• 6+ years capital project controls experience on large utility gas generation projects.
• Ability to perform field walkdown observations on rough terrain and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Expert level scheduling software proficiency and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to project controls specialists throughout the project lifecycle.
• Integrate with Project Management team to ensure successful execution.
• Promote safe behavior and adherence to safety rules on the project.
• Implement PM standards in cost, schedule, scope, WBS, risk, and issues management.
• Ensure comprehensive controls including cost, schedule, scope, and risk alignment.
• Perform independent assessments to ensure Stage Gate Process compliance.
• Conduct training on SGP, PM standards, and QRA.
• Assist in portfolio analysis, optimization, and reporting with risk assessments.
• Prepare and maintain cost reports and forecasts with Cost Analysts.
• Conduct schedule analytics and report contractor progress and compliance.
• Collaborate to mitigate risks and manage Change Management processes.
• Provide SME-level guidance on project management, controls, and business cases.

Skills

Scheduling software proficiency

Project controls

Risk management

Field walkdown

Construction management fundamentals

Excel/spreadsheet analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/Construction Management/Project Management or related field

Job description

Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC is seeking a seasoned Project Controls Manager to lead cost, schedule, scope, and risk management on major capital programs in the utilities sector.

You will coach project controls specialists, align client and contractor execution with standards, ensure safe practices, and drive performance across multiple sites, using advanced analytics and strong business acumen.