Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Data Center Construction PMO Project Controls Manager, ANS

You’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving—and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before. Work alongside project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI to transform how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed.

About the role

The work location for this role includes a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client, or in an Accenture office or center. Some in-person time is required 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.

The Work

• Assist with budget tracking, forecasting, invoice checks, accruals, and identifying project risks.
• Help 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Pay

$150,000 - $200,000 a year. Compensation varies depending on office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles hired in Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia, or Washington.

Location

Houston, TX (Nationwide opportunities available).