Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Project Scheduler (Multiple Levels), ANS

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects•Clayton, NC

6d•$90,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

As Accenture continues to grow, we have an increasing number of career opportunities available to you. Depending on the job and location, you may be directed to apply with Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects LLP or one of the following Legal entities: Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc. Please note that benefits can vary by country and role. Please check with your recruiter for more information. 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

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline
5–7 years of experience in project scheduling within construction, pharmaceutical, energy, or large capital project environments
Proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and scheduling integration tools; strong understanding of critical path method (CPM) scheduling

Nice To Haves

Certifications with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and scheduling integration tools; strong understanding of critical path method (CPM) scheduling
Expertise in earned value management, cost/schedule integration, risk analysis, and reporting

Responsibilities

You’ll develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules across all phases of the lifecycle, from master to Level 4 schedules.
You’ll facilitate interactive planning sessions and integrate internal schedules with EPCM contractor schedules to create unified, realistic timelines.
You’ll review and challenge schedules provided by contractors, engineering, and commissioning teams to ensure accuracy and feasibility.
You’ll track project progress, analyze schedule performance against baselines, and identify critical paths, constraints, and acceleration opportunities.
You’ll prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, including schedule variance, impact analysis, and four- to six-week lookahead schedules.
You’ll support risk management by assessing schedule impacts, developing mitigation strategies, and maintaining activity trackers for team awareness.
You’ll communicate schedule status, key milestones, and risks to project teams, leadership, and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with financial forecasts and cash flow projections.
You’ll serve as the subject matter expert for scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, MSP Online, and Primavera P6, while maintaining schedule databases and compliance with reporting requirements.
You’ll consolidate resource workload forecasts, provide inputs for staffing plans, and prepare documentation to support governance and reporting reviews.
You’ll participate in gate reviews and governance meetings, ensuring adherence to corporate project control standards, reporting protocols, and schedule management practices.