About this role
About the Role
You’ll oversee complex renewable construction projects and operations, delivering safe, high-quality outcomes for clients while advancing smarter, more sustainable infrastructure. As the senior leader for this location, you’ll manage service delivery, client relationships, and project governance across multiple regions, and lead teams through executive approvals and complex negotiations. What You'll Do
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Oversee service delivery for a portfolio of renewable projects across client regions, including scope, quality, schedule, and innovation.
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Serve as senior relationship manager with client sponsors and primary escalation point for client, I&CP, and third-party partners (e.g., engineering firms and construction firms) on project issues.
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Resolve issues and ensure effective communication across multiple functional lines including Engineering, Operations, Environmental, Work Management, Maintenance, Construction, Testing, Plant Accounting, Finance, Legal, Real Estate, and Commercial Accounts, as required.
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Lead project business cases through executive approval process with stakeholders and deliver detailed project presentations to client stakeholders.
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Forecast and monitor budgets to ensure program and project costs are managed, including development of recovery plans to stay within budget.
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Be a collaborative leader, capable of working effectively with staff, senior I&CP leadership, our customers and their contractors.
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Assist in identifying and hiring candidates, coach, and lead team members to ensure delivery plans, task plans, and communication plans are completed.
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This role is the senior lead for our Portland location. Uphold I&CP values: Honesty, Integrity, Knowledgeable with Industry-Proven Experience, Collaborative, Self-Directed, Respect for People.
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Flexible work location mix includes remote, onsite at a client, or in an Accenture office or center with some in-person time for collaboration and relationship building. What We're Looking For
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field with a minimum 10 years of progressive project leadership experience; MBA or advanced degrees preferred.
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Ideal candidate has 10+ years of senior-level leadership experience within the renewable sector with a demonstrated and established network of contacts.
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10-15 years of utility project leadership experience within the Solar and Wind sector is preferred; 15-20+ years of progressive leadership is advantageous.
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Experienced in establishing and managing relationships with senior client stakeholders; strong sales and client relationship development experience.
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Ability to coordinate work scope with multiple internal & external work groups or contractors; deep knowledge of OSHA and utility safety policies.
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Excellent written and verbal communications and presentation skills; strong analytical ability.
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Extensive knowledge of Solar and Wind Project Management and Construction Management concepts and principles.
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Experienced administering and managing a portfolio of large-dollar projects as well as hiring and assembling the technical and management resources to perform the work.
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Demonstrated business acumen and ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels, both internally and externally. Nice to Have
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Proficient in Microsoft Office
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Microsoft Project and/or P6 Compensation & Benefits
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Benefits vary by country and role. Flexible work arrangements with some in-person time for collaboration and relationship building.