Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Project Control Manager, ANS

Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects•Woodlands, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you will make an impact by helping develop and deliver factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure. You will work alongside project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI to transform how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed. The role involves demonstrating project controls expertise, providing oversight and support to Project Controls Specialists, integrating with Project Management teams, promoting safety, and implementing Accenture and client Project Management Standards. You will ensure comprehensive project controls are in place, perform project assessments, conduct training, assist in portfolio analysis, prepare cost reports and forecasts, perform schedule analytics, and collaborate on risk mitigation and change management. The work is performed in both office and field settings, with a significant portion being onsite at client locations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management (or related field) OR 8 years equivalent/related work experience (in addition to the Minimum Experience requirement) in lieu of a degree
6 years minimum capital project controls experience on utility new gas generation projects or process industry (O&G, refining, chemicals, mining) projects of $300M or larger in project size
Ability to perform field walkdown observations/inspection on foot across moderate to rough terrain and the ability to lift 25lbs overhead
Experienced at an expert level with scheduling software packages and related analytics, spreadsheet-based analytics, and project and construction management fundamentals
Ability to prepare thorough and accurate technical documentation that demonstrates consistent adherence to company guidelines and policies.
Precise and effective communication will be a cornerstone of the role, as the Project Controls Manager will regularly interact with diverse teams, stakeholders, and leadership.
Candidates must be willing and able to work on-site at our Woodlands office. In-person collaboration is vital to the productivity and cohesion of our team, especially as we navigate the demands of our recent growth.
The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, contributing to both the technical aspects of project controls and the overall team dynamic.

Nice To Haves

Project controls experience on large scale capital projects.
Experience of project controls implemented on projects executed under various types of contract agreements including EPC.
Both contractor and owner construction project controls experience.
Certifications from PMI and/or AACEi
Cost, Schedule, Reporting Change Management, Contract Management and Risk Management Skills.
Demonstrable experience in working on construction sites, engineering offices, fabrication sites, etc. to support project teams.
Demonstrates experience in working with EPC Contracts.
More than ten years of substantial experience in both field and office settings, with a strong preference for those who have worked within power generation, transmission and distribution, or nuclear projects.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate project controls expertise gained from Utility New Gas Generation projects and provide direct oversight, coaching, and support to Project Controls Specialists throughout the project lifecycle.
Integrate with and support the Project Management team to ensure successful execution of assigned projects.
Promote safe behavior and ensure adherence to all safety rules on the project.
Implement Accenture and client Project Management Standards in cost, schedule, scope, WBS, risk, and issues management to ensure projects achieve business goals on time and within budget.
Ensure comprehensive project controls are in place—including cost, schedule, scope, and risk—and validate that contract agreements and contractor execution align with project controls requirements.
Perform rigorous and independent project assessments to ensure compliance with the Stage Gate Process (SGP) and project management standards.
Conduct training on clients’ SGP, project management standards, implementation guides, and project controls disciplines such as Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA).
Assist in portfolio analysis, optimization, and reporting, including risk assessments for completing planned scopes of work in alignment with multi-year budget plans.
Prepare and maintain cost reports and forecasts with Cost Analysts, validate Estimate to Completion and Estimate at Completion forecasts, and conduct contingency analyses and reporting.
Perform schedule analytics to evaluate schedule quality, assess progress, monitor contractor compliance with schedule-related contractual requirements, and report performance.
Collaborate with project managers and teams to identify, document, and mitigate risks, manage the Change Management process, and track approved project changes, with work performed in both office and field settings.
Utilize project management and project controls expertise as well as business acumen and experience to provide SME-level project management, controls, and business case guidance to project team members.