Accenture Construct - Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Manager, 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 lead day-to-day stakeholder engagement and communications programs supporting large-scale infrastructure and capital projects.
• You'll serve as a trusted advisor to public agency clients, project teams, and contractors, providing strategic communications and stakeholder engagement guidance.
• You'll develop and implement outreach strategies that foster understanding, address concerns, and maintain positive relationships with communities, businesses, elected officials, and other key stakeholders.
• You'll prepare clear, compelling communications materials and executive-level messaging that translate complex technical information into accessible, audience-focused content.
• You'll manage public meetings, community events, stakeholder inquiries, and issue resolution efforts to support project objectives and stakeholder satisfaction.
• You'll analyze stakeholder feedback and provide strategic recommendations to clients and project leadership to inform decision-making and project delivery.
• You'll confidently present project updates, engagement strategies, and recommendations to executive leadership, elected officials, governing boards, and public audiences.
• You'll develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare progress reports to measure program effectiveness and communicate results to clients.
• You'll identify stakeholder, reputational, and political risks and support the development of proactive mitigation strategies.
• You'll build and maintain relationships with public agencies, contractors, teaming partners, and industry organizations throughout California.
• You'll identify and support the pursuit of new business opportunities across transportation, transit, water, energy, and public infrastructure markets.
• You'll lead and contribute to proposal development, qualifications packages, interview presentations, and grant applications.
• You'll develop persuasive technical narratives, executive summaries, and win themes that strengthen pursuit strategies and proposal submissions.
• You'll contribute to capture planning, market research, and account development activities that support business growth objectives.
• You'll represent Accenture at industry events, conferences, and client meetings to strengthen market presence, expand relationships, and generate new opportunities.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, Public Policy, Journalism, Project Management, Urban Planning, or a related field
• 8–10 years of experience in stakeholder engagement, public affairs, communications, government relations, or community outreach
• Minimum of 8 years of experience supporting infrastructure, construction, transportation, or other capital projects.
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience writing proposals, bids, grant applications, or other persuasive business documents
• Willingness to travel up to 25% or depending on client needs

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Experience working in a government office, legislative office, construction management consulting, public agency, or government relations role
• Familiarity with California public agencies and procurement processes
• Knowledge of CEQA, NEPA, and public participation requirements
• Portfolio of writing samples, proposals, or communications materials
• Graphic design management and content creation
• Social media and metric management

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.