Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Project Director (Power Generation), ANS

You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving—smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before. You’ll work alongside project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we’re transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future.

About the role

You’ll serve as the single point of accountability to utility clients for providing full lifecycle professional services support on a multi-unit utility-scale CCGT project, from early development through commissioning and turnover to operations. You’ll establish and lead the integrated project organization across engineering, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project controls. You’ll provide executive-level leadership to ensure alignment of project objectives with business case, regulatory commitments, and operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead early project development activities including site development, permitting strategy, commercial structuring, and execution planning.
• Oversee preliminary engineering, OEM engagement, and long-lead equipment reservation strategies.
• Direct development of Class III cost estimates, integrated Level 2 and Level 3 schedules, and risk assessments.
• Define contracting strategy (EPC, EPCM, or multi-prime) and lead contractor sourcing and negotiations.
• Ensure readiness for regulatory approvals and investment decisions through structured stage gate processes.
• Lead all aspects of project execution, including detailed engineering oversight, procurement, construction management, and commissioning.
• Ensure safe, predictable, and high-quality construction and installation of major plant systems, including gas turbines, HRSGs, and balance of plant.
• Oversee integrated schedule and cost performance, ensuring alignment with contractual commitments and financial targets.
• Direct construction management and field execution teams, ensuring effective coordination across multiple contractors and work packages.
• Lead commissioning, startup, and performance testing through achievement of substantial completion and commercial operation.
• Implement and enforce a robust Project Delivery System, including stage gate governance and independent assurance reviews.
• Ensure best-in-class project controls across cost, schedule, scope, risk, and change management.
• Provide executive reporting on project performance, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Lead proactive risk identification and mitigation, including supply chain, labor, regulatory, and contractor performance risks.
• Serve as the primary interface with executive stakeholders, regulators, partners, and contractors.
• Ensure alignment between owner, contractors, and key suppliers across all phases of delivery.
• Lead commercial strategy execution, including contract management, claims avoidance/resolution, and performance management.
• Support regulatory filings, approvals, and stakeholder communications as required.
• Build and lead a high-performing, integrated project team across development and execution phases.
• Mentor and develop project managers, engineers, and project controls professionals.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 15+ years of experience in large-scale capital project delivery within power generation or process industries.
• Demonstrated experience leading the full lifecycle delivery of at least one CCGT power plant project (development through commissioning) and deep experience with combined cycle plant systems, including gas turbines, HRSGs, and balance of plant.
• Experience delivering projects for a regulated utility, independent power producer, or EPC contractor and proven ability to lead projects exceeding $500M in total installed cost.
• Strong leadership experience managing large, multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, permitting, construction, commissioning, and technology/Gen AI enablement.
• Expertise in project delivery models, including EPC, EPCM, and/or multi-prime contracting.
• Strong understanding of project controls, including cost management, scheduling, and risk management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as Owner’s Representative or in an EPCM delivery model.
• Prior experience supporting regulatory approvals (e.g., CPCN or equivalent).
• Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, or AACEi (CCP, PSP).
• Experience implementing Project Delivery Systems and Stage Gate governance models.
• Familiarity with digital project delivery tools (Primavera P6, Maximo, Procore, advanced analytics/AI tools).

Schedule

The work location for this role is onsite at the client site to enable delivery and cultivate client relationships. 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.

Pay

$175,000 - $225,000 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.