Construction Manager III

About the Role You'll join Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects as a Construction Manager III focused on municipal and public infrastructure projects. The role combines on-site leadership, coordination across contractors and public agencies, and rigorous documentation to deliver projects safely, on time, and to specification. What You'll Do

• Manage daily construction administration including RFIs, submittals, pay applications, change orders, schedule reviews, and project documentation; serve as the primary operational point of contact for the contractor and agency staff on day-to-day matters.
• Lead field oversight and inspection operations; direct inspection staff and ensure daily reports are prepared and delivered in full compliance with client requirements; perform field inspections and site walks to verify compliance with approved plans and specifications; identify non-compliant work and coordinate corrective actions.
• Coordinate construction activities with contractors, utility providers, city staff, and community stakeholders; maintain effective working relationships across all project participants.
• Monitor and enforce contractor compliance with contract documents, safety regulations, environmental requirements, and public agency standards.
• Review construction plans, specifications, and project changes for constructability and practical field conditions; escalate risk and disputes to the project CM IV.
• Lead or actively participate in project coordination meetings; manage meeting documentation and action item tracking.
• Monitor contractor staffing, equipment utilization, schedule progress, and overall project effectiveness; report concerns and recommend corrective actions and assist with contractor payment review and recommend adjustments; provide documentation support for CM IV approval.
• Coordinate construction phasing and traffic control within active public environments and ensure all field changes and modifications are accurately documented on record drawings.
• Communicate proactively with agency staff, contractors, utility agencies, residents, and the public; escalate critical issues, delays, safety concerns, and stakeholder impacts to the CM IV immediately.
• Support multiple concurrent project assignments as needed and perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• 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. Some in-person time is expected to collaborate with clients, peers, leaders and communities, with flexibility to support work/life needs. What We're Looking For
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Urban Planning, or related field, or 4 additional years of qualifying experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 8 years of construction management experience on municipal and/or public infrastructure projects, including at least 1 year supervising or inspecting engineering construction work.
• Demonstrated delivery of CM services on projects within Orange County, supported by verifiable references from Orange County public agencies or municipalities.
• Proven experience managing municipal roadway/street improvement projects (including sewer, water, storm drain, and dry utilities) and/or public vertical facilities (e.g., parks, libraries, fire stations, community facilities). Compensation & Benefits
• Salary: $130,000 - $160,000 per year. Compensation at Accenture varies by location, role, skill set, and experience; benefits vary by country and role.