Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Project Controls Specialist IV; Cost Analyst – Educ

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

You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects
, you’ll do exactly that. 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.

You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold – 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.

Because “good enough” builds the past.
You’re here to build what’s next, on a team that outperforms every norm.

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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 Infrastructure and Capital Projects LLP or one of our other legal entities – Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC or Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc., with benefits varying by country and role, so please check with your recruiter for details.

We accept applications on an on‑going basis and there is no fixed Final date to receive applications.

• Oversee project budgets, forecasts, and financial integrity in compliance with approved procedures.
• Participate in monthly EAC (Estimate at Completion) reviews, validating data and explaining variances.
• Support change management by identifying risks, emerging trends, and financial exposures.
• Contribute to Risk Assessment workshops, analyzing financial impacts and recommending mitigations.
• Conduct cost variance analyses to identify trends and address potential budget impacts.
• Monitor financial performance over time, comparing projected vs. actual results.
• Review budgets, expenditures, and funding sources to ensure financial alignment and compliance.
• Collaborate with schedulers to assess cost/schedule performance, identifying overruns, delays, and variances.
• Analyze staffing plans for cost efficiency, addressing peaks and resource allocation issues.
• Validate cost coding, allocations, and impacts of contract changes, amendments, and task orders.
• Enforce cost management policies, ensure accurate financial tracking, and perform reconciliations.
• Prepare clear financial reports and forecasts using tools such as e‑Builder, Proliance, and DELTEK.
• Support project teams and leadership with ongoing cost reporting, data entry, audits, and special projects.
• Onsite at client site: work location is onsite with clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate client relationships.

$151,000 - $166,000 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, Minnesota, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio or Washington as set forth below.

• 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.

• 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…