Accenture Construct - Business Development Manager (Buildings/K-12/CC), 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.

• You'll partner with Sub-Industry and Regional leaders to identify and pursue new client and project opportunities.
• You'll maintain and update the CRM system in Deltek to keep pipeline data current.
• You'll build and manage a pipeline of upcoming opportunities informed by client meetings and industry intel.
• You'll represent the company at industry events and conferences such as CMAA, CASH, CCFC, SSDA, ACEC, and others.
• You'll attend industry meetings, lunches, dinners, and conferences — and send out summaries after each.
• You'll coordinate networking events and industry meetings across Sub-Industry Leads and Regional Managers.
• You'll work with the Sub-Industry Leader to invite key clients to Accenture-sponsored events.
• You'll collaborate with the Marketing team on pursuits, conferences, exhibitions, and promotional materials.
• You'll coordinate lobbyist and outside consultant efforts with Regional Managers.
• You'll conduct market research to stay ahead of trends and opportunities in the Southern California public-sector market.
• You'll meet with prospective clients and schedule introductions with Accenture subject matter experts to pre-position the team for future contracts.
• You'll research board reports and relevant documentation to prepare leaders and senior PMs for client meetings and strategy sessions.
• You'll develop pursuit strategies and research specific opportunities in collaboration with the Sub-Industry Leader.
• You'll prepare Pursuit Capture Plans outlining key dates, contacts, win themes, and differentiators.
• You'll create client presentations and leave-behind materials.
• You'll set up and attend introductory meetings with clients and teaming partners for potential opportunities.
• You'll coordinate and attend kickoff and ongoing pursuit meetings with teaming partners once a pursuit is approved.
• You'll help develop staffing org charts early in the pursuit phase and participate in green team discussions.
• You'll track pursuit action items and hold team members accountable to deadlines.
• You'll send out MOUs and sub agreements.
• You'll support interview preparation and rehearsal for major pursuits.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years’ experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry
• 5 years’ program Management or Construction Management industry experience
• 5 years’ experience supporting business development, capture management, marketing, and strategic pursuits
• Established network of public agency clients, industry partners, and teaming relationships within the AEC/PMCM industry

• Established network of public agency clients, industry partners, and teaming relationships within the AEC/PMCM industry
• Strong understanding of public-sector procurement and pursuit processes.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and concurrent pursuits in a deadline-driven environment
• Professional, proactive, and service-oriented mindset
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-management capabilities
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with executive leadership and technical teams
• Experience with Deltek CRM preferred

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.

For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement

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.