Accenture Construct – Associate Director, ANS

You've Never Been Satisfied with "Good Enough."

You didn't get into this to manage one piece of a project. You got into it to change how the world gets built.

At Accenture Construct, that's the job. You'll help deliver the data centers, power grids, rail networks, factories and public infrastructure that keep communities moving — smarter, safer and more sustainably.

You'll work alongside people who think big and act bold: project managers, engineers, technologists and strategists who pair real-world delivery with AI. And you won't be handed a slice of it. We take on whole programs, from early strategy through construction and handover, and we stand behind how they land.

Because “good enough” builds the past. You're here to build what's next.

Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Construct (https://www.accenture.com/en/construct)

As Accenture continues to grow, you may see a variety of new career opportunities, and depending on the role and location you may be directed to apply through Accenture LLP or one of our other legal entities - Accenture Construct LLC or Accenture Construct Inc., with benefits varying by country and role, so please check with your recruiter for details.

THE WORK:

• You’ll serve as a senior lead for major client accounts or a portfolio of projects, ensuring exceptional service delivery and client satisfaction.

• You’ll drive client retention, account expansion, and business development to support overall growth.

• You’ll lead client presentations, negotiations, and the development and management of fee proposals.

• You’ll identify and capitalize on new opportunities to grow the Infrastructure & Capital Projects service offering.

• You’ll oversee financial performance including revenue tracking, margin analysis, accounts receivable, and forecasting to ensure profitability.

• You’ll lead cost control strategies and provide expert guidance in capital planning, procurement, commercial management, and risk mitigation.

• You’ll deliver value engineering and cost saving recommendations that maintain quality and performance standards.

• You’ll manage and develop a high performing team through effective recruitment, mentoring, and training initiatives.

• You’ll lead internal QA and QC reviews, post project evaluations, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance quality and process efficiency.

• You’ll champion operational excellence by monitoring KPIs and optimizing processes to improve performance.

• You’ll represent Accenture at industry events and act as a senior advisor, reinforcing the company’s brand reputation and leadership.

• Hybrid Work: This role is primarily remote. Travel to client offices, project sites, and Accenture locations will be required only as needed to support client relationships, project delivery, team leadership, and business development.

$175,000 - $195,000 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.

We will accept applications until September 11, 2026.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience

• Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in construction management, project management, project controls, cost management, or major capital project delivery, including at least 3 years in a leadership capacity

• Significant experience delivering large and complex capital projects within data centers or comparable environments such as high tech, semiconductor, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, mission critical facilities, or similar technically complex industries

• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and project professionals, demonstrated success managing client relationships and engaging senior stakeholders as a trusted advisor, and experience managing project financial performance, resource planning, commercial performance, and delivery quality, with responsibility for supporting business development and account growth

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Direct experience leading owner side delivery for large scale data center construction programs or multiple major technically complex capital projects

• Experience owning or growing a strategic client account and expanding services across a capital portfolio • Strong knowledge of project management, construction management, PMO, project governance, project controls, cost, schedule, risk, change, commercial management, and executive reporting

• Professional credentials such as PMP, PE, CCM, AACE CCP, PSP, MRICS, or equivalent are preferred

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