Accenture Construct – Project Control Manager - Project Delivery, ANS

Accenture Construct•St. Louis, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Accenture Construct is hiring a Project Control Manager for its Project Delivery, ANS work. The role develops, documents, and supports implementation of project delivery standards and processes across schedule, cost, scope, risk, change, reporting, and governance. The manager oversees and coaches Project Controls Specialists, reviews project management deliverables for alignment with Stage Gate processes, assesses project performance and controls analytics, and works with teams to address gaps and emerging issues. The role also implements change management processes; supports project risk registers and quantitative risk assessments; develops standards for monthly reviews and portfolio reporting; and uses dashboards and metrics, including Power BI outputs, to support leadership decisions. It provides guidance on schedule and cost adherence, contract administration, payment milestones, controls specifications, performance management, and reporting exceptions. The position is onsite at client and partner locations, with a primary location in St. Louis, Missouri; qualified candidates in other metropolitan areas may be considered. Travel may be required up to 50%. The work may take place in office and field environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field, 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 developing and implementing project delivery standards and Stage Gate processes.
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, including 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.

Nice To Haves

Direct project controls experience supporting utility capital projects.
Hands-on experience with Primavera P6, Acumen Fuse, Power BI, and quantitative risk tools such as Oracle Crystal Ball.
Experience applying project controls across EPC, multi-prime, or other contracting models.
Experience working on construction sites, in engineering offices, or at fabrication facilities to support project teams.
PMP, PgMP, PMI-RMP, AACE International, P6, or comparable project controls certification or training.

Responsibilities

Develop, document, and assist in implementing project delivery standards, execution processes, and industry best practices across schedule, cost, scope, risk, change, reporting, and governance.
Provide oversight, coaching, and support to Project Controls Specialists to promote consistent, accurate, and timely controls deliverables.
Review project execution plans, cost estimates, risk assessments, schedules, and supporting documentation for development and alignment with Stage Gate processes.
Assess project performance and controls analytics, identify gaps or emerging issues, and collaborate with project teams on mitigation and recovery actions.
Implement and enforce change management processes so proposed changes are documented, reviewed, approved, and incorporated into project baselines.
Support 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, and use dashboards and performance metrics, including Power BI outputs, to communicate 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 office and field environments.
Identify opportunities to improve controls-process efficiency, consistency, and decision quality while maintaining strong governance.