Accenture Construct – Project Manager III, ANS

Accenture Construct•Poughkeepsie, NY

1d•$140,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Accenture Construct is hiring a Project Manager to oversee construction project delivery, including contract administration, project scope, budget, schedule, risk, team guidance, technical coordination, stakeholder communications, and closeout. The role supports higher education institution programs and projects and requires onsite work at client and partner locations. The Project Manager works with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure project objectives, contractual obligations, regulatory standards, and quality requirements are met. Responsibilities include managing contract terms and documentation; developing and monitoring scopes, budgets, and schedules; reviewing proposals, change orders, claims, and pay applications; communicating progress and risks; creating project policies and workflows; guiding project staff and external design and construction partners; and ensuring complete, documented project closeout. Accenture Construct describes its work as delivering capital projects from early strategy through construction and handover, with a focus on complex infrastructure and use of AI in project delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, and/or engineering.
10+ years of experience overseeing and managing all phases of higher education institution programs or projects.
10+ 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; and lift 40 pounds or more.
Ability to 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, and Adobe.

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 scope changes for contractual and regulatory compliance.
Develop, manage, and track project budgets; review contractor proposals, change orders, and pay applications; and maintain accurate financial reporting.
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 with timelines, review progress to mitigate delays, manage critical-path tasks, and establish recovery schedules when needed.
Manage construction documentation, 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 for cost, schedule, and quality risks.
Provide leadership, training, and technical guidance to project staff and foster a collaborative work environment.
Provide technical direction and advice to design firms, consultants, and contractors to ensure adherence to project specifications, guidelines, and standards.
Manage project closeout, including completion and documentation of deliverables, punch lists, final payments, resolution of remaining issues, and submission of final reports and records.