Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Senior Project Manager – K-12/Higher Education, ANS

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, LLC • San Diego, CA

3d • $150,000 - $180,000 • 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.
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As Accenture continues to grow, you may see a variety of new career opportunities, and depending on the role and location you may be directed to apply through Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects LLP or one of our other legal entities - Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, LLC or Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects Inc., with benefits varying by country and role, so please check with your recruiter for details.

THE WORK:
You'll lead full lifecycle project delivery for DSA-regulated projects including planning, design, construction, closeout.
You'll serve as primary point of contact for clients, design teams, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
You'll manage and coordinate DSA submissions, approvals, back-checks, and closeout documentation.
You'll oversee project budgets, schedules, risk management, and reporting.
You'll facilitate design coordination meetings and constructability reviews.
You'll monitor construction progress, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
You'll ensure compliance with DSA requirements, California Building Code, and accessibility standards.
You'll support procurement processes, including RFP development and contractor selection.
You'll provide leadership and mentorship to junior staff and project teams.
You'll identify risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in project management for public sector capital projects
• Demonstrated experience delivering DSA projects in California
• Strong knowledge of DSA processes, documentation, and regulatory requirements
• Experience managing K-12 and/or higher education facility projects
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, PE, or AIA
• Experience working with California school districts or community college districts
• Familiarity with project management and construction tools (e.g., Procore, CMIS, Bluebeam)
• Experience with bond-funded programs or large capital improvement programs

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle project delivery for DSA-regulated projects including planning, design, construction, closeout.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, design teams, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Manage and coordinate DSA submissions, approvals, back-checks, and closeout documentation.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, risk management, and reporting.
• Facilitate design coordination meetings and constructability reviews.
• Monitor construction progress, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Ensure compliance with DSA requirements, California Building Code, and accessibility standards.
• Support procurement processes, including RFP development and contractor selection.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior staff and project teams.
• Identify risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees