Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Data Center SME – Data Centers, ANS

Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects•San Antonio, TX

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects is seeking a Data Center Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join their team. This role involves making a significant impact by transforming how the world is built, focusing on developing and delivering infrastructure projects like factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure. The team blends real-world experience with digital innovation and AI to revolutionize capital project planning, management, and execution. The company emphasizes building for the future and outperforming norms. Accenture offers various career opportunities through different legal entities, with benefits varying by country and role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in construction management, project management, engineering, architecture, or equivalent experience/degree
5+ years experience in the data center industry including strong knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) and Commissioning disciplines
3+ years experience with Hyperscale (>30MW) Data Centers
15+ years of progressive experience in construction and commissioning project delivery
10+ years of demonstrated functional knowledge of contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications to ensure compliance with construction/project requirements
Demonstrated ability to think ahead and plan over a 3 to 5 year time span
Experience leading large markets or business sectors
Experience leading and developing teams
Demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve results through others

Nice To Haves

PE, CCM, PMP, CFE, COA, LEED and/or Master’s Degree
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Computer skills
Proficient in reading and understanding contract documents, plans and specifications
Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project and/or Primavera

Responsibilities

Contribute to developing annual budgets and strategic objectives.
Lead business development teams and collaborate with leaders of other business units, regions, or functions in the identification and pursuit of new opportunities.
Utilize industry knowledge and technical expertise to review and contribute to proposals, whitepapers, or other materials.
Develop a wide industry network of contacts to stay informed about current and future industry and market actions.
Select and develop senior leaders, assigning accountabilities, setting objectives, and establishing priorities.
Build and maintain desired corporate cultural outcomes consistent with positive engagement outcomes and psychological safety.
Perform annual and periodic reviews of assigned senior leaders, including incentive compensation and salary adjustments within annual budget parameters.
Monitor existing client relationships to ensure engagement objectives and delivery of services are met, and identify opportunities for improvement to position the firm for repeat or new work.
Maintain relationships with large clients and conduct regular outreach.
Evaluate all contracts and backlog for risk exposure and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
Develop and maintain a strong industry network.
Participate actively in industry and civic organizations to promote corporate citizenship.
Serve as a subject matter expert, nurturing current client relationships and building new ones.
Contribute thought leadership internally and in public-facing channels (social media, conferences, events).
Potentially receive brand support to build personal brand as a technical expert.
Serve as a subject matter expert in internal and client-facing meetings to provide industry insight and guidance, including solutions for client challenges.
Spend part of the time in project execution, overseeing project teams to ensure successful delivery.
Oversee and advise on all aspects of one or more client's capital projects, from concept and initiation through project completion and handover, including post-handover upgrades and retrofits.
Oversee one or more programs/projects and collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders to ensure project construction activities align with owner/client’s project goals, budget, and timeline.
Work closely with Architects, Engineers, and General Contractors (GC) to achieve project goals.
Assist in identifying risks in the construction/commissioning process and developing risk mitigation plans.
Foster effective communication and collaboration among project teams, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
Grow the data center capital projects work independently, supported by an internal network of leaders.