Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Senior Project Scheduler , ANS
About The Position
Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects is seeking a Senior Project Scheduler to make an impact by changing how the world gets built. This role involves developing and delivering factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure, focusing on smarter, safer, and more sustainable methods. You will work with a team of project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who combine real-world experience with digital innovation and AI to transform capital project planning, management, and execution. The goal is to build what's next and outperform norms. Benefits may vary by country and role, and candidates may apply through different Accenture legal entities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline
- 8+ 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
- Expertise in earned value management, cost/schedule integration, risk analysis, and reporting
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules across all phases of the lifecycle, from master to Level 4 schedules.
- Facilitate interactive planning sessions and integrate internal schedules with EPCM contractor schedules to create unified, realistic timelines.
- Review and challenge schedules provided by contractors, engineering, and commissioning teams to ensure accuracy and feasibility.
- Track project progress, analyze schedule performance against baselines, and identify critical paths, constraints, and acceleration opportunities.
- Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, including schedule variance, impact analysis, and four- to six-week lookahead schedules.
- Support risk management by assessing schedule impacts, developing mitigation strategies, and maintaining activity trackers for team awareness.
- Communicate schedule status, key milestones, and risks to project teams, leadership, and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with financial forecasts and cash flow projections.
- 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.
- Consolidate resource workload forecasts, provide inputs for staffing plans, and prepare documentation to support governance and reporting reviews.
- Participate in gate reviews and governance meetings, ensuring adherence to corporate project control standards, reporting protocols, and schedule management practices.
Benefits
- Benefits varying by country and role
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
