You've Never Been Satisfied with "Good Enough."
You didn't get into this to manage one piece of a project. You got into it to change how the world gets built.
At Accenture Construct, that's the job. You'll help deliver the data centers, power grids, rail networks, factories and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - smarter, safer and more sustainably.
You'll work alongside people who think big and act bold: project managers, engineers, technologists and strategists who pair real-world delivery with AI. And you won't be handed a slice of it. We take on whole programs, from early strategy through construction and handover, and we stand behind how they land.
Because “good enough” builds the past. You're here to build what's next.
Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Construct (https://www.accenture.com/en/construct)
As Accenture continues to grow, you may see a variety of new career opportunities, and depending on the role and location you may be directed to apply through Accenture LLP or one of our other legal entities - Accenture Construct LLC or Accenture Construct Inc., with benefits varying by country and role, so please check with your recruiter for details.
THE WORK:
- You'll lead all Company PMO oversight activities, serving as the primary interface between the PMO team and the Client’s program leadership.
- You'll manage and coordinate a multidisciplinary PMO team including project managers, schedulers, financial analysts, quantity surveyors, project coordinators, and document control specialists.
- You'll independently validate EPC supplier performance, progress reporting, cost data, and schedule submissions to ensure accuracy and contract compliance.
- You'll oversee financial controls and invoice review processes across 30+ subcontractor suppliers, ensuring billing accuracy, proper documentation, and alignment with contract terms.
- You'll lead contract change management activities, including tracking, analysis, and validation of EPC supplier change requests for cost and schedule impact.
- You'll develop and deliver structured governance reporting, including weekly status reports, monthly performance reports, executive dashboards, and KPI tracking.
- You'll identify project risks early and support development of mitigation strategies, maintaining the project risk register with input from across the PMO.
- You'll ensure consistent, non-disruptive coordination with EPC supplier(s) while firmly protecting Company interests.
- You'll oversee document control functions, ensuring Company-accessible project records are complete and support turnover and closeout requirements.
- You'll support construction execution, commissioning, and project closeout oversight through to final contract completion verification.
- You'll mentor PMO team members and promote continuous improvement and delivery excellence throughout the program.
Onsite at client site: The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships.
With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.
$175,000 - $208,000 a year
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia or Washington as set forth below.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'll NEED:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- PMP certification desired.
- Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible experience managing large-scale EPC capital projects in an owner's representative or PMO leadership capacity.
- Demonstrated experience representing the Company on EPC projects, with a strong background in construction, commissioning, and closeout oversight.
- Proven ability to provide independent oversight, analyze EPC supplier performance, and protect Company interests without directing supplier means and methods.
- Strong knowledge of project controls principles including schedule validation, earned value analysis, cost forecasting, and financial controls.
- Experience managing high-volume invoice review and subcontractor financial oversight across complex, multi-supplier programs.
- Superior interpersonal, leadership, communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
- Ability to build trusted client relationships and effectively lead multidisciplinary PMO teams.
- Valid driver's license.
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:
- Experience with natural gas compressor stations, gas plants, power plants, or refineries.
- Familiarity with Primavera P6, SAP, Maximo, Power BI, or similar project management systems.
- Experience supporting large industrial EPC capital programs in a PMO or owner's representative role.
- OSHA 10 certification or equivalent safety training.
- Experience leading governance reporting for executive-level stakeholders.
- Familiarity with commissioning, energization planning, and project turnover activities.
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