7+ 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
Responsibilities
Assist with budget tracking, forecasting, and invoice checks
Standardize cost, schedule, and risk tracking processes
Prepare financial and risk updates for project teams and leadership
Review contractor agreements and flag budget gaps
Coordinate with scheduling and delivery teams to resolve issues
Support variance reports and cash-flow forecasts
Link cost and schedule data for integrated project reporting
Benefits
Work on major projects like hyperscale data centers and transit systems
Ownership of project outcomes, not just deliverables
Access to AI tools that enhance project control
Join a global team with a personal touch
Investment in leadership development and technical skills
Create lasting impact with your work
Recognition from industry rankings for Accenture Construct
Full Job Description
THE WORK:
You'll assist with budget tracking, forecasting, invoice checks, accruals, and identifying project risks.
You'll help standardize cost, schedule, and risk tracking processes.
You'll prepare concise financial and risk updates for project teams and leadership.
You'll review contractor agreements, flag budget gaps, and highlight early risks during preconstruction.
You'll coordinate with scheduling and delivery teams to resolve issues quickly.
You'll support variance reports, cash-flow forecasts, and leadership reviews.
You'll link cost and schedule data for integrated project reporting.
You'll deliver accurate outputs under senior guidance and travel to data center sites as needed.
Flexible: The work location for this role will include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office or center
With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
7+ 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
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
$150,000 - $200,000 a year
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia or Washington as set forth below.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
The biggest builds going. Hyperscale data centers, grid and generation, transit and rail, chip fabs, mines, water. If it's complex and it matters, it's on our list.
You own the outcome. Not a workstream. Not a deliverable. Whether the program lands.
AI that shows up on site. Program control that predicts instead of records. You'll use it, and you'll help shape it.
Scale without the distance. More than 5,000 practitioners across the Americas, EMEA and APAC, on a team small enough that people know your name.
Serious investment in you. Leadership development, technical upskilling and certification support.
Work that outlasts you. People will use what you build for forty years without knowing your name. That's the point.
Recognition that means something in this industry. Accenture Construct is ranked #6 globally in ENR's 2026 Top 50 Program Management Firms and #4 in Building Design + Construction's Top 80 Construction Management Firms for 2026.
About Accenture
Accenture plc is a multinational professional services company that provides services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. The company has more than 537,000 employees serving clients in more than 120 countries. Accenture operates across five business segments: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Service; Products; and Resources. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has offices worldwide.
