Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Project Controls Specialist IV – Higher Education, ANS

As Accenture continues to grow, we have an increasing number of career opportunities available to you. Depending on the job and location, you may be directed to apply with Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects LLP or one of the following Legal entities:  * Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC * Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc.  Please note that benefits can vary by country and role. Please check with your recruiter for more information.  WHO WE ARE: Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects. We are reinventing how capital projects are planned, designed, managed and executed. We help our clients efficiently and sustainably build and upgrade the factories, plants, networks, grids, transport and public infrastructure we need to live and work.​​Local knowledge backed by global capabilities and experience. That’s how we deliver better outcomes for our clients. Our experienced program and project managers work on the ground, hand in hand with our industry experts, strategists, technologists and ecosystem partners to help us improve project performance and outcomes. We balance the need to make improvements immediately with the desire to transform the way projects are delivered in the future. ​​
From inception to completion, we use deep "hands on" design and construction experience coupled with data, technology and AI to help bring projects in on time and on budget. While helping to execute today, we focus on building a digital backbone to improve collaboration between stakeholders, reduce risk and use resources more efficiently. We digitally enable the workforce to help them predict issues, work more effectively and ensure their safety. ​​Together with our clients we are using technology and human ingenuity to reinvent the way our built world is created, operated and maintained. Visit us here to learn more about ​Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects

The Work:

• You’ll oversee project budgets, forecasts, and financial integrity in compliance with approved procedures.
• You’ll participate in monthly EAC (Estimate at Completion) reviews, validating data and explaining variances.
• You’ll support change management by identifying risks, emerging trends, and financial exposures.
• You’ll contribute to Risk Assessment workshops, analyzing financial impacts and recommending mitigations.
• You’ll conduct cost variance analyses to identify trends and address potential budget impacts.
• You’ll monitor financial performance over time, comparing projected vs. actual results.
• You’ll review budgets, expenditures, and funding sources to ensure financial alignment and compliance.
• You’ll collaborate with schedulers to assess cost/schedule performance, identifying overruns, delays, and variances.
• You’ll analyze staffing plans for cost efficiency, addressing peaks and resource allocation issues.
• You’ll validate cost coding, allocations, and impacts of contract changes, amendments, and task orders.
• You’ll enforce cost management policies, ensure accurate financial tracking, and perform reconciliations.
• You’ll prepare clear financial reports and forecasts using tools such as e-Builder, Proliance, and DELTEK.
• You’ll support project teams and leadership with ongoing cost reporting, data entry, audits, and special projects.
• Onsite at client site: The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships. There will be both day and night shift assignments.

Here’S What You’Ll Need:

• 7 - 10 years minimum recent professional experience in project controls, particularly on a capital construction program
• BS/BA Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, and/or related degree. Additional years of qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted in lieu of formal education
• Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to organize and interpret complex financial data
• Proficiency in financial modeling and advanced Excel functions
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and the ability to perform tasks such as creating documents, analyzing data, preparing presentations, and managing emails efficiently is expected

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Advanced proficiency with program management software including e-Builder, DELTEK, Proliance, and other related platforms, with demonstrated ability to leverage these tools for complex cost management, project tracking, and data reporting
• Expertise in business intelligence and analytics tools, specifically Power BI and/or Tableau, for the creation of comprehensive, real-time cost reports, dashboards, and visualizations that facilitate strategic decision-making
• Hands-on experience with Data Warehousing solutions, demonstrating the ability to integrate and manage large volumes of financial and project data for analytical purposes and reporting
• Strong understanding of cost control and budgeting principles within the context of large-scale projects, with a proven track record of utilizing specialized software to streamline cost analysis, forecasting, and variance reporting
• In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain accurate project cost baselines, financial projections, and cost forecasts
• Demonstrated ability to integrate multiple data sources from various project management and financial systems to create cohesive and accurate financial reports for stakeholders
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve system integration issues across project management software and financial reporting tools, ensuring seamless data flow and accuracy in financial reporting

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