Accenture Construct - Substation Construction 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 manage electrical and civil projects from conception to completion, ensuring work meets standards, stays within budget, and is on schedule while minimizing project disruptions.
• You'll oversee overall project performance, including scope, quality, schedule, and innovation, especially for complex, high-risk projects. Maximize productivity, safety, quality, and cost savings.
• You'll serve as the primary communicator between project management, work groups, and key stakeholders on project issues.
• You'll lead job site walk-downs and coordinate meetings with engineering, construction, and contract management teams.
• You'll monitor project safety by conducting weekly safety audits, verifying job briefings, and performing safety tailgates. Assist with Root Cause Investigations, Apparent Case Evaluations, or other incident reviews as required.
• You'll possess a strong knowledge of electrical schematics and apply this expertise to ensure project success.
• You'll foster a positive working relationship between the project manager, line managers, and project team members.
• You'll ensure project costs are effectively managed, including developing recovery plans to stay within budget.
• You'll support team members by ensuring they understand their respective responsibilities, providing clear direction and guidance.
• Onsite at client site : The work location for this role in onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a high school diploma with 10+ years of equivalent work experience in substation construction management for an electric utility
• Minimum of ten (10) years of substation construction experience in the electric power industry

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Expertise in transmission rebuilds and substation installations, with proven supervisory experience in substation construction and electric utility environments
• OSHA 30 certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Skilled in coordinating work scope during outage windows and managing multiple work groups and contractors.
• In-depth understanding of OSHA safety policies, including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures, clearance holder responsibilities, and electrical safety tags for primary and secondary distribution equipment
• Demonstrated experience in construction project management
• Extensive background in the electrical utility industry

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, Minnesota, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio 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.