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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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THE WORK:
• You'll lead all Company PMO oversight activities, serving as the primary interface between the PMO team and the Client's program leadership.
• You'll manage and coordinate a multidisciplinary PMO team including project managers, schedulers, financial analysts, quantity surveyors, project coordinators, and document control specialists.
• You'll independently validate EPC supplier performance, progress reporting, cost data, and schedule submissions to ensure accuracy and contract compliance.
• You'll oversee financial controls and invoice review processes across 30+ subcontractor suppliers, ensuring billing accuracy, proper documentation, and alignment with contract terms.
• You'll lead contract change management activities, including tracking, analysis, and validation of EPC supplier change requests for cost and schedule impact.
• You'll develop and deliver structured governance reporting, including weekly status reports, monthly performance reports, executive dashboards, and KPI tracking.
• You'll identify project risks early and support development of mitigation strategies, maintaining the project risk register with input from across the PMO.
• You'll ensure consistent, non-disruptive coordination with EPC supplier(s) while firmly protecting Company interests.
• You'll oversee document control functions, ensuring Company-accessible project records are complete and support turnover and closeout requirements.
• You'll support construction execution, commissioning, and project closeout oversight through to final contract completion verification.
• You'll mentor PMO team members and promote continuous improvement and delivery excellence throughout the program.
Onsite at client site: The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships.
With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'll NEED:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• PMP certification desired.
• Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible experience managing large-scale EPC capital projects in an owner's representative or PMO leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated experience representing the Company on EPC projects, with a strong background in construction, commissioning, and closeout oversight.
• Proven ability to provide independent oversight, analyze EPC supplier performance, and protect Company interests without directing supplier means and methods.
• Strong knowledge of project controls principles including schedule validation, earned value analysis, cost forecasting, and financial controls.
• Experience managing high-volume invoice review and subcontractor financial oversight across complex, multi-supplier programs.
• Superior interpersonal, leadership, communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build trusted client relationships and effectively lead multidisciplinary PMO teams.
• Valid driver's license.
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:
• Experience with natural gas compressor stations, gas plants, power plants, or refineries.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, SAP, Maximo, Power BI, or similar project management systems.
• Experience supporting large industrial EPC capital programs in a PMO or owner's representative role.
• OSHA 10 certification or equivalent safety training.
• Experience leading governance reporting for executive-level stakeholders.
• Familiarity with commissioning, energization planning, and project turnover activities.
$175,000 - $208,000 a year
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Accenture I&CP offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) with employer match; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off and holidays; paid maternity and parental caregiver leave; adoption and surrogacy assistance; supplemental insurance plans; an employee assistance program; legal resources; and identity theft protection.
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