Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Construction Senior Project Manager- K-12, ANS

Job Description

Job Description

You've Never Been Satisfied with "Good Enough."

You didn't get into this to manage one piece of a project. You got into it to change how the world gets built.

At Accenture Construct, that's the job. You'll help deliver the data centers, power grids, rail networks, factories and public infrastructure that keep communities moving — smarter, safer and more sustainably.

You'll work alongside people who think big and act bold: project managers, engineers, technologists and strategists who pair real-world delivery with AI. And you won't be handed a slice of it. We take on whole programs, from early strategy through construction and handover, and we stand behind how they land.

Because “good enough” builds the past. You're here to build what's next.

Visit us here to learn more about ​Accenture Construct

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 LLP or one of our other legal entities - Accenture Construct LLC or Accenture Construct Inc., with benefits varying by country and role, so please check with your recruiter for details.

THE WORK:

• You'll resolve complex construction project related issues, disputes, and disagreements.
• You'll develop, assign, and monitor performance of OARs relative to assigned construction projects.
• You'll review status and overall construction project progress relative to submitted construction schedules.
• You'll review change orders from all construction projects and assesses their impact on the district.
• You'll assist Regional Directors and other Facilities management staff with bid and contract planning.
• You'll assess bid specifications according to District needs and probability of completion under stated timeline.
• You'll review status and monitor variances of the construction project database relative to scheduling and cost control reporting.
• You'll review and verify submitted applications for payment and perform overall fiscal management of multiple construction projects.
• You'll provide functional direction over areas of responsibility including construction project schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, contract administration, and quality control.
• You'll review and monitor overall administration of contracts for Architects and related consultants.
• You'll coordinate program activities with other District organizational branches and departments such as the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, Design and A/E Technical Support, Asset Management Branch, Facilities Contract Administration, Inspection Unit, Maintenance and Operations, and local districts.
• You'll review and resolve disputes related to construction projects.
• You'll develop and recommend internal policies and procedures.
• 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.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Candidates who meet one of the following combinations for qualifications will be considered for this position:
  • Twenty (20) years full-time paid professional project/construction management experience
  • Ten (10) of the 20 years must be managing large programs with projects having construction values of more than $50 million (not cumulative)
  • Must have five (5) years’ experience in educational facility construction, public works or large commercial projects (may include projects outside of California)
  • Graduation from a recognized college or university with a degree in architecture, engineering or construction management
  • A Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) may substitute for the education requirement
  • OR
  • Twenty-five (25) years full-time paid professional project/construction management experience
  • Twenty (20) of the 25 years must be managing large programs with projects having construction values of more than $50milllion (not cumulative)
  • Must have five (5) years’ experience in educational facility construction, public works or large commercial projects (may include projects outside of California)
  • Preferred (Not Required): Graduation from a recognized college or university with a degree in architecture, engineering or construction management
  • Preferred (Not Required): A Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• PMP, CCM or related certificates
• Design Build Experience
• Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Experience in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects and/or the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS)
• Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes
• A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the California State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia or Washington as set forth below.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• The biggest builds going. Hyperscale data centers, grid and generation, transit and rail, chip fabs, mines, water. If it's complex and it matters, it's on our list.
• You own the outcome. Not a workstream. Not a deliverable. Whether the program lands.
• AI that shows up on site. Program control that predicts instead of records. You'll use it, and you'll help shape it.
• Scale without the distance. More than 5,000 practitioners across the Americas, EMEA and APAC, on a team small enough that people know your name.
• Serious investment in you. Leadership development, technical upskilling and certification support.
• Work that outlasts you. People will use what you build for forty years without knowing your name. That's the point.
• Recognition that means something in this industry. Accenture Construct is ranked #6 globally in ENR's 2026 Top 50 Program Management Firms and #4 in Building Design + Construction's Top 80 Construction Management Firms for 2026.

ABOUT ACCENTURE CONSTRUCT

• Accenture Construct is Accenture's global capital projects business.
• The data centers behind AI. The grid behind the energy transition. The rail, water and airports everything else runs on.
• We plan them, engineer them, deliver them and hand them over — and unlike most of this market, we're on the hook for whether they land on time. More than 5,000 practitioners across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. One team that owns the whole thing.

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

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Accenture is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Accenture Construct 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.

Benefits eligibility may vary by state, country, and role. Please connect with your recruiter for more information.