Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Project Management Assistant, ANS
About The Position
Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects is seeking a Project Management Assistant to support Project Managers in developing and delivering critical infrastructure projects such as factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure. This role involves working with a team of experienced professionals who combine real-world experience with digital innovation and AI to transform how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed. The goal is to build for the future and outperform industry norms. The work is performed onsite at client locations to foster client relationships and collaboration. Accenture offers flexibility to support work-life needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or business with 2-4 years of experience in the electric utilities or a related field, OR an associate's degree in engineering or business with 5-8 years of experience in the electric or gas utility field or a related field.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in Maximo
- Familiarity with electric utilities infrastructure project concepts, practices, and procedures
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook
- Strong written and oral communication skills with proven analytical experience.
- Exceptional organizational skills and are highly detailed
- Self-directed and motivated with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Superior time management skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines
- Critical and analytical thinking skills, sound judgment, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams
- Ability to interact with all levels of management and staff
- Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed
Responsibilities
- Support the Project Manager (PM) by organizing team meetings, walkdowns, tracking action items, and maintaining agendas and minutes.
- Assist with RFP creation for engineering and construction bidding and maintain project Phase Checklists.
- Help build project schedules and follow up on permit status with the point-of-contact.
- Request the opening of Project IDs and Workorders and obtain financial updates from vendors.
- Update financial forecasts in client systems and prepare various project status reports and Key Performance Indicators.
- Perform vendor invoice reviews, generate invoice checklists, and submit them to the Accenture PM for review, approval, and submission to the client.
- Facilitate client project closeout at the project conclusion.
- Review material requests, contracts, and QA/QC reports from Project Controls, consulting the PM for corrections.
- Work directly with contractors and client personnel to resolve issues.
- Manage smaller project issues directly under the purview of the Project Manager and assist with additional tasks as needed.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Basic life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) with employer match
- Health savings accounts
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off and holidays
- Paid maternity and parental caregiver leave
- Adoption and surrogacy assistance
- Supplemental insurance plans
- Employee assistance program
- Legal resources
- Identity theft protection
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
