Strategic Project Controls Leader

Accenture PLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Construct seeks a seasoned Project Controls professional to lead standard-setting across scheduling, cost control, risk, and governance for complex capital projects onsite in St. Louis. You will coach specialists, review plans and estimates, and drive corrective actions with project teams.

The role requires strong communication, field readiness, and ability to work across offices and field sites. Travel up to 50% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or eight additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Six or more years of capital project management and/or project controls experience, with a strong project controls focus and essential utility capital project experience
• Understanding and experience with the development and implementation of project delivery standards and stage gate process
• Expert knowledge of scheduling, cost control, risk management, change management, reporting, and project and construction management fundamentals
• Working knowledge of scheduling software and related analytics, with strong spreadsheet-based analytical skills
• Ability to use logic, data, and structured analysis to evaluate complex issues, compare alternatives, and implement practical solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage project teams and influence timely decisions
• Ability to perform field walkdowns or observations on foot across moderate to rough terrain and lift up to 25 pounds overhead

Responsibilities

• Develop, document and assist in the implementation of project delivery standards for management standards, project execution processes, and industry best practices across schedule, cost, scope, risk, change, reporting, and governance
• Provide direct oversight, coaching, and support to Project Controls Specialists, reinforcing consistent, accurate, and timely controls deliverables
• Review project management deliverables, including project execution plans, cost estimates, risk assessments, schedules, and supporting documentation, for development and alignment of Stage Gate and processes
• Assess project performance and controls analytics, identify gaps or emerging issues, and collaborate with project teams to develop practical mitigation and recovery actions
• Implement and enforce change management processes so proposed changes are clearly documented, reviewed, approved, and incorporated into project baselines
• Support the development and review of project risk registers and quantitative risk assessments, including Excel-based Crystal Ball analysis where applicable
• Develop standards for monthly project reviews and portfolio reporting. Use dashboards and performance metrics, including Power BI outputs, to communicate project status and support leadership decisions
• Provide guidance on schedule and cost adherence, contract administration, payment milestones, project controls specifications, performance management, and reporting exceptions or clarifications
• Promote safe behavior, follow applicable safety requirements, and work effectively in both office and field environments
• Bring a questioning mindset to existing controls processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and decision-quality while maintaining strong governance

Skills

Project controls

Scheduling

Cost control

Risk management

Change management

Excel

Power BI

Communication

Field observations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Project Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Acumen Fuse

Power BI

Crystal Ball

Job description

Accenture Construct seeks a seasoned Project Controls professional to lead standard-setting across scheduling, cost control, risk, and governance for complex capital projects onsite in St. Louis. You will coach specialists, review plans and estimates, and drive corrective actions with project teams.

The role requires strong communication, field readiness, and ability to work across offices and field sites. Travel up to 50% may be required.