About the Role
At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you will help develop and deliver factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure, transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed. You will work alongside experienced professionals blending real-world experience with digital innovation and AI to build a better future.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain cost models, perform scenario analysis, and prepare cash flow estimates to support the monthly present estimate (PE) process.
- Analyze cost and schedule impacts of scope changes and trends, delivering clear presentations of numerical analysis.
- Monitor and update project budgets and actuals, provide accurate financial and cost reporting, perform trending analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
- Interface with internal and external project teams to support cost control monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
- Provide cost management support by identifying gaps and opportunities, recommending improvements to cost engineering data standards, and tracking monthly spend for earned value and forecast predictability.
- Perform forensic analysis on project spend and forecasts to ensure budget adherence.
- Lead or assist in developing and maintaining the Issue and Risk Register, as well as Cost Quantitative Risk Analyses (QRAs).
- Utilize COGNOS, Power BI, Maximo, and Power Plan to perform analyses, interpret outputs, and prepare data-driven presentations.
- Demonstrate strong documentation, technical writing, and organizational skills to meet ROD requirements, prudency reviews, deposition hearings, PSC filings, Change Order processes, and other legal requirements, while applying solid document management skills.
- Demonstrate commitment to safety through active participation in safety meetings, inspections, and field observations.
Requirements
- B.S. in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering Discipline, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent work experience
- Direct cost analysis experience on Utility New Gas Power Plant project or large ($300M+) Process Industry projects
- Understanding of commercial agreements and contracting strategies
- Understanding of project schedule impact on cost forecasting and integration of schedule in cost
Skills
- COGNOS
- Power BI
- Maximo
- Power Plan
- Microsoft Office
Location
- Onsite at client site
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 4+ years experience (PCA III)
- 6+ years experience (Sr. PCA)
- 10+ years experience (Sr. Lead PCA)
Education Level
- B.S. in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering Discipline, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent work experience
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Basic life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) with employer match
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off and holidays
- Paid maternity and parental caregiver leave
- Adoption and surrogacy assistance
- Supplemental insurance plans
- Employee assistance program
- Legal resources
- Identity theft protection
About the Company
- Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects focuses on developing and delivering critical infrastructure.
- Accenture is growing and may direct applications through various legal entities.
- Benefits vary by country and role.
Equal Opportunity
- All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
- Accenture is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
- Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
