Infrastructure & Capital Projects- Utilities Project Manager
About The Position
Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects is seeking a Utilities Project Manager to make an impact by developing and delivering factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure. This role involves transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, blending real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. The position is responsible for overall project performance, including scope, quality, schedule, and innovation for complex and high-risk projects. The project manager will serve as the primary communicator with the sponsor and key stakeholders, manage project finances, scope, cost, scheduling, environmental considerations, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder relationships. They will interface with internal and external stakeholders, develop and present project status updates, identify and secure necessary project team resources, review contractor invoices, lead project meetings, foster strong working relationships, manage project costs and develop recovery plans, and ensure team members understand their responsibilities and deliverables. The role also involves coaching and leading team members in developing task plans, spending plans, and communication plans.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
- 5 years’ experience in electrical utilities project management
- Experience administering large dollar projects
- Professional experience in electric transmission and substation construction projects
- Previous supervisory experience
- Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets Accenture requirements
Nice To Haves
- PMP or be willing to obtain PMP within 1 year
- Ability to coordinate work scope with multiple work groups or contractors
- Proficient experience in Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of OSHA safety policies
- Knowledge of project management concepts and principles
Responsibilities
- Responsible and accountable for overall project performance — including scope, quality, schedule, and innovation — for the most complex and high-risk projects.
- Serve as the primary communicator with the sponsor and key stakeholders on all project issues.
- Manage project finances, scope, cost, scheduling, environmental considerations, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder relationships.
- Interface with both internal and external stakeholders to coordinate all project requirements.
- Develop, maintain, and present project status updates to the Program Manager and the customer’s project management leadership.
- Identify and secure the necessary project team resources to ensure successful execution.
- Review contractor invoices for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project scope and terms.
- Lead detailed, regularly scheduled project meetings and presentations to align teams and stakeholders.
- Foster strong working relationships between the project manager, line managers, and team members assigned to the project.
- Manage project costs and develop recovery plans when needed to stay within budget limits.
- Ensure all project team members clearly understand their responsibilities and deliverables.
- Coach and lead team members in developing task plans, spending plans, and communication plans that align with project goals.
Benefits
- medical coverage
- dental coverage
- vision coverage
- basic life and AD&D insurance
- short- and long-term disability
- a 401(k) with employer match
- health savings accounts
- flexible spending accounts
- paid time off
- holidays
- paid maternity and parental caregiver leave
- adoption and surrogacy assistance
- supplemental insurance plans
- an employee assistance program
- legal resources
- identity theft protection
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
