Project Control Manager

About the Role You’ll lead project controls for Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, applying deep expertise from Utility New Gas Generation projects to support project teams. This onsite role partners with the PM team to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery of factories, grids, transit systems, and other public infrastructure. What You'll Do

• Demonstrate project controls expertise gained from Utility New Gas Generation projects; provide direct oversight, coaching, and support to Project Controls Specialists throughout the project lifecycle.
• Integrate with and support the Project Management team to ensure successful execution of assigned projects.
• Promote safe behavior and ensure adherence to all safety rules on the project.
• Implement Accenture and client Project Management Standards in cost, schedule, scope, WBS, risk, and issues management to ensure projects achieve business goals on time and within budget.
• Ensure comprehensive project controls are in place—including cost, schedule, scope, and risk—and validate that contract agreements and contractor execution align with project controls requirements.
• Perform rigorous and independent project assessments to ensure compliance with the Stage Gate Process (SGP) and project management standards.
• Conduct training on clients’ SGP, project management standards, implementation guides, and project controls disciplines such as Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA).
• Assist in portfolio analysis, optimization, and reporting, including risk assessments for completing planned scopes of work in alignment with multi-year budget plans.
• Prepare and maintain cost reports and forecasts with Cost Analysts, validate Estimate to Completion and Estimate at Completion forecasts, and conduct contingency analyses and reporting.
• Perform schedule analytics to evaluate schedule quality, assess progress, monitor contractor compliance with schedule-related contractual requirements, and report performance.
• Collaborate with project managers and teams to identify, document, and mitigate risks, manage the Change Management process, and track approved project changes, with work performed in both office and field settings.
• Utilize project management and project controls expertise as well as business acumen and experience to provide SME-level project management, controls, and business case guidance to project team members.

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. What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management (or related field) OR 8 years equivalent/related work experience (in addition to the Minimum Experience requirement) in lieu of a degree.
• 6 years minimum capital project controls experience on utility new gas generation projects or process industry (O&G, refining, chemicals, mining) projects of $300M or larger in project size.
• Ability to perform field walkdown observations/inspection on foot across moderate to rough terrain and the ability to lift 25lbs overhead.
• Experienced at an expert level with scheduling software packages and related analytics, spreadsheet-based analytics, and project and construction management fundamentals.
• The ideal candidate should possess more than ten years of substantial experience in both field and office settings, with a strong preference for those who have worked within power generation, transmission and distribution, or nuclear projects.
• This breadth of experience is crucial, as the role demands a comprehensive understanding of both practical, on-site challenges and the intricacies of project controls in a corporate environment.
• Ability to prepare thorough and accurate technical documentation that demonstrates consistent adherence to company guidelines and policies; precise and effective communication will be a cornerstone of the role, as the Project Controls Manager. Nice to Have
• Experience within power generation, transmission and distribution, or nuclear projects. Compensation & Benefits
• Salary not disclosed. Benefits vary by client and role.