About this role
About the Role Join Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects as a Data Center Construction Project Controls Manager. You will help manage and improve cost, schedule, and risk controls for data center construction projects, partnering with project teams to deliver smarter, safer, and more sustainable infrastructure. What You'll Do
- Assist with budget tracking, forecasting, invoice checks, accruals, and identifying project risks.
- Standardize cost, schedule, and risk tracking processes.
- Prepare concise financial and risk updates for project teams and leadership.
- Review contractor agreements, flag budget gaps, and highlight early risks during preconstruction.
- Coordinate with scheduling and delivery teams to resolve issues quickly.
- Support variance reports, cash-flow forecasts, and leadership reviews.
- Link cost and schedule data for integrated project reporting.
- Deliver accurate outputs under senior guidance and travel to data center sites as needed.
- Flexible: the work location will include a mix of remote work, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office or center; some in-person time for collaboration and relationship-building with clients, peers, leaders and communities. What We're Looking For
- 10+ years of experience in construction project controls.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent practical background.
- Strong knowledge of cost tracking, change orders, and risk fundamentals.
- Hands-on experience with Earned Value or resource-based data.
- Background in data center, manufacturing, or complex commissioning projects. Nice to Have
- Bonus Points If You Have: Excellent analytical skills, communication, and reporting organization.
- Experience supporting or helping negotiate project changes or claims.
- Prior experience in a project controls or cost management team environment.
- Exposure to multi-stakeholder or multi-project programs.
- Participation in implementing or improving project controls processes.
- Ability to analyze metrics and recommend efficiency improvements.
- Familiarity with Oracle Unifier or similar project management systems. Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $150,000 - $200,000 per year (USD).
- Work arrangements: Flexible, including remote, hybrid, and onsite work with some travel to data centers.
- Accenture is an equal opportunity employer with accommodations available during recruitment and employment.