Accenture Construct – Senior Project Manager, ANS

Accenture Construct•Montgomery County, MD

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager will oversee day-to-day contract administration and manage project scope, budgets, schedules, risks, stakeholder communications, and closeout. The role ensures compliance with contractual terms, organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory standards throughout project delivery. It involves reviewing contractor proposals, change orders, claims, and pay applications; maintaining accurate financial and progress reporting; coordinating project schedules and recovery plans; and ensuring team members are aligned with project milestones and critical-path tasks. The position requires thorough understanding of construction documentation and processes, including bidding, startup and closeout, contractual obligations, submittals, RFIs, change management, pay applications, and project reporting. The Senior Project Manager communicates project status and risks to clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams; establishes project management policies and workflows; and leads and guides project staff. The role also provides technical direction to design firms, consultants, and contractors, and manages final deliverables, punch lists, payments, records, and resolution of remaining issues. This role is performed onsite at client and partner locations, with some in-person collaboration. Accenture states it will be as flexible as possible to support individual work/life needs.

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; and reach overhead.
Ability to lift 40 pounds or more, comply with personal protective equipment requirements, and work in extreme physical temperatures and around loud noises and fumes on project sites.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30 Hour Safety Training.
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) and/or PMP certificate.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and computer skills.
Experience with construction management software, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Adobe, or 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, contractual obligations, and stakeholder requirements; review scope changes for compliance.
Develop, manage, and track project budgets; review contractor proposals, change orders, and pay applications; and ensure 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, review progress, 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 for 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 perform their responsibilities.
Provide technical direction and advice to design firms, consultants, and contractors to ensure project specifications, guidelines, and standards are followed.
Manage project closeout, including completion and documentation of deliverables, generation and monitoring of punch lists, processing final payments, resolving remaining issues, and submitting final reports and records to stakeholders.