About this role
About the Role You’ll lead the planning, execution, and closeout of transmission and distribution capital projects at Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects. This role focuses on delivering safe, high-quality infrastructure while leveraging digital innovation and project controls to improve outcomes. You’ll work onsite with client teams to drive delivery and client relationships. What You'll Do
- Lead the planning, execution, and closeout of transmission and distribution capital projects.
- Manage project scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and risk throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders and project partners.
- Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project controls activities.
- Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions to achieve project objectives.
- Review project budgets, forecasts, schedules, change orders, and contractor performance.
- Facilitate project meetings and provide status reporting to client and Accenture leadership.
- Ensure compliance with client standards, regulatory requirements, and safety expectations.
- Identify project risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
- Mentor team members and promote continuous improvement and delivery excellence.
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 for collaboration, learning and relationship-building. What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management
- MBA preferred
- PMP certification desired
- Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible experience managing utility capital projects
- Demonstrated experience delivering electric transmission and distribution projects
- Strong knowledge of project management principles, construction management, contract administration, scheduling and cost management
- Superior interpersonal, leadership, communication, organizational, and presentation skills
- Ability to build trusted client relationships and lead multidisciplinary project teams
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout Louisiana (Central Louisiana travel noted) Nice to Have
- Experience with transmission lines, substations, and distribution infrastructure
- Familiarity with Primavera P6, SAP, Maximo, Power BI, or similar project management systems
- Experience supporting large utility capital programs
- OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training Compensation & Benefits
- Locations: Alexandria, LA; Shreveport, LA
- Benefits vary by country and role; please check with your recruiter for details.
- Accenture is committed to equal employment opportunity and provides reasonable accommodation during the recruiting process where needed.