Director, Construction Management, ANS Health & Public Service - Transit - California

About the Role As Director, Construction Management within Accenture's Infrastructure & Capital Projects team, you will provide executive leadership and overall management of rail and transit infrastructure programs from pre‑construction through commissioning. You will oversee multiple design‑build and alternative delivery contracts, serve as the primary liaison with client executives and stakeholders, and drive governance, controls, and performance to deliver projects on scope, schedule, and budget in Southern California. What You'll Do

• Provide executive leadership and overall management of all project phases including pre‑construction, procurement support, construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Oversee multiple design‑build and/or alternative delivery contracts, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Serve as the primary liaison with client executive leadership, project controls, legal, and third‑party stakeholders, including local jurisdictions and regulatory agencies.
• Lead contract administration activities including change management, claims avoidance and resolution, risk management, and compliance with contract requirements.
• Establish and enforce project governance, reporting structures, and performance metrics consistent with rail standards and FTA requirements.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams including construction management, design support, quality assurance, safety, environmental compliance, and stakeholder coordination.
• Coordinate closely with Cities within the project corridor to manage permitting, utility relocations, traffic control, and community impacts.
• Oversee implementation of project controls systems including cost management, scheduling, and risk tracking, ensuring proactive identification and mitigation of issues.
• Lead executive‑level reporting, including preparation of briefings, Board reports, and stakeholder presentations.
• Foster a collaborative, solutions‑oriented environment to resolve issues at the lowest level and maintain project momentum. What We're Looking For
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible experience in the management and delivery of major rail and transit infrastructure projects of comparable size and complexity, preferably within Southern California.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required – California PE strongly preferred. Nice to Have
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
• Prior experience on large scale transit projects, LA Metro Projects, or similar large urban transit systems.
• Familiarity with LA Metro policies, procedures, and project delivery frameworks.
• Strong local knowledge of Los Angeles communities and stakeholder landscape.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on schedule and within budget while maintaining safety and quality excellence.
• Experience delivering projects using alternate delivery methods (Design‑Build, CM/GC, P3), with strong understanding of associated risk allocation and contract structures.
• Extensive knowledge of construction contracts, means and methods, engineering coordination, and claims management, including dispute resolution strategies.
• Proven expertise in managing multiple concurrent construction contracts on large‑scale transit programs.
• Strong understanding of owner vs contractor risks and responsibilities, particularly within alternative delivery environments.
• Direct experience working with local agencies and municipalities in the Greater Los Angeles area, including coordination with public works, utilities, and permitting authorities.
• Experience with the Federal Transit Administration New Starts program, including compliance, reporting, and funding requirements.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills. Compensation & Benefits
• Salary range: $250,000 – $325,000 per year USD.
• Location: Los Angeles, CA.
• Flexible/hybrid work arrangement with some in‑person time for collaboration, learning and relationship building.