Accenture Construct – Project Manager III, ANS

Accenture Construct•Poughkeepsie, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Accenture Construct is seeking a Project Manager III to oversee construction programs and projects, with a focus on higher education institutions. The role manages project delivery from scope and budget development through scheduling, construction, and closeout. It includes onsite work at client and partner locations to support delivery and client relationships. The Project Manager coordinates with clients, consultants, contractors, design firms, and internal teams, and provides leadership and technical guidance to project staff. The position also supports Accenture Construct’s broader delivery of complex capital projects, including data centers, power and transit infrastructure, factories, and public infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, and/or engineering.
10 or more years of experience overseeing and managing all phases of higher education institution programs or projects.
10 or more years of experience in preconstruction, construction, and closeout phases, with the ability to problem-solve, interpret information, draw conclusions, and make decisions.
Ability to stand, sit, and walk throughout the day; bend, crawl, climb ladders, stairs, and hills; reach overhead; lift 40 pounds or more; comply with personal protective equipment requirements; and endure extreme temperatures, loud noises, and fumes on project sites.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30-hour Safety Training is highly desirable.
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) and/or PMP certification is highly desirable.
Strong written and verbal communication and computer skills.
Experience with construction management software, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Adobe, and similar tools.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day contract administration and ensure compliance with contract terms, policies, and procedures.
Develop, coordinate, and manage project scopes in alignment with project objectives, contracts, and stakeholder requirements; review scopes for changes and compliance with contractual agreements and regulatory standards.
Develop, manage, and track project budgets; review contractor proposals, change orders, and pay applications; and ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with contract terms and project milestones.
Review and negotiate contractor change orders and claims, ensuring supporting documentation is accurate and timely.
Establish and maintain project schedules, milestone deadlines, and completion dates; align team members to the project timeline, review progress to mitigate delays, manage critical-path tasks, and establish recovery schedules when needed.
Manage construction documentation and processes, including bidding, startup and closeout, contractual obligations, submittals, RFIs, change management, pay applications, and project reporting.
Communicate project updates to clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams; prepare reports on progress, budget status, risks, and delays.
Develop and implement project management policies, procedures, and workflows to improve efficiency, standardize processes, and support organizational goals and regulatory compliance.
Conduct ongoing project risk analysis and develop mitigation strategies addressing cost, schedule, and quality risks.
Provide leadership, training, and technical guidance to project staff, fostering collaboration and ensuring staff have the skills and resources to carry out their responsibilities.
Provide technical direction and advice to design firms, consultants, and contractors to ensure project specifications, guidelines, and standards are followed during development and construction.
Manage project closeout, including completion and documentation of deliverables, punch-list generation and monitoring, processing final payments, resolving remaining issues, and submitting final reports and records to stakeholders.