Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Project Management Assistant, ANS

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects•Chesterbrook, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

You’ve Never Been Satisfied with "Good Enough." You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you’ll do exactly that. You’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before. You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we’re transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future. Because “good enough” builds the past. You’re here to build what’s next, on a team that outperforms every norm. Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects THE WORK: You’ll support the Project Manager (PM) by organizing team meetings, walkdowns, tracking action items, and maintaining agendas and minutes. You’ll assist with RFP creation for engineering and construction bidding and maintain project Phase Checklists. You’ll help build project schedules and follow up on permit status with the point-of-contact. You’ll request the opening of Project IDs and Workorders and obtain financial updates from vendors. You’ll update financial forecasts in client systems and prepare various project status reports and Key Performance Indicators. You’ll perform vendor invoice reviews, generate invoice checklists, and submit them to the Accenture PM for review, approval, and submission to the client. You’ll facilitate client project closeout at the project conclusion. You’ll review material requests, contracts, and QA/QC reports from Project Controls, consulting the PM for corrections. You’ll work directly with contractors and client personnel to resolve issues. You’ll manage smaller project issues directly under the purview of the Project Manager and assist with additional tasks as needed. Flexible: The work location for this role will include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office or center. 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.

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

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.