Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Deputy Construction Manager – Transit, ANS

Role Overview

At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects you will serve as a Deputy Construction Manager supporting the CM in overseeing day‑to‑day construction activities across complex transportation and capital infrastructure projects in the Mid-Atlantic region.

• Assist in managing and coordinating design reviews, plan approvals, and constructability reviews.
• Support preparation of authorization documentation and project correspondence required by transit authority clients.
• Prepare and maintain project budgets, schedules, and progress reports aligned with contract requirements.
• Review subconsultant and contractor work, making recommendations on invoice approvals and payments.
• Assist in administering construction contracts in compliance with transit agency standards, regulations, and federal funding requirements (FTA, FHWA).
• Track and manage cost and schedule performance, flagging variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Prepare and issue monthly construction status reports for client and Accenture leadership.
• Review and recommend contractor submittals and RFIs, coordinating with design teams and agency staff.
• Monitor and coordinate construction activities in the field, including site visits and inspections.
• Coordinate project close‑out activities, including punch lists, as‑built documentation, and lessons learned.
• Evaluate scope changes and assist in preparing change orders for CM and client approval.
• Conduct and coordinate briefings, presentations, and stakeholder meetings for transit agency clients, elected officials, and community representatives.
• Interface with state and regional agencies to obtain project approvals and permits.
• Monitor, coordinate, and evaluate key project activities to ensure optimal scope, cost/schedule compliance, and quality assurance.
• Support training and mentorship of junior project staff and owner’s representative team members.
• Work onsite with clients and partners to deliver projects and build relationships.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or 4 years of construction‑related experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 7 years verified experience in program planning, design management, and construction oversight of transportation or transit infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 5 years in a Deputy CM, CM, or Senior Owner’s Representative role coordinating complex infrastructure projects through all phases within schedule, resources, and budget constraints.
• Experience supporting or leading construction management on transit rail, bus rapid transit, highway, or related transportation capital programs in the Mid‑Atlantic region.
• Familiarity with procurement and delivery requirements of one or more regional transit agencies (e.g., WMATA, VRE, MARC, NJ Transit, MTA, PATH/PANYNJ) or transportation agencies (VDOT, MDOT, DDOT, PANYNJ).

• PE, PMP, CCM, or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience with VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, WMATA Design Criteria Standards, or FTA/FHWA construction oversight requirements.
• Experience with federally funded transit capital programs and associated compliance and reporting obligations.
• Working knowledge of project controls software (Primavera P6, e‑Builder, Procore, or similar).
• Ability to remain flexible and effective in a fast‑paced, client‑facing environment.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and respond to unexpected field conditions or schedule impacts.
• Ability to effectively multitask while analyzing problems and coordinating across diverse project teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience preparing executive‑level briefings and client‑facing reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) or related tools.

Salary range: $160,000 – $220,000 per year. Compensation varies by office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.

Locations:
Washington, DC;
Arlington, VA.

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. 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. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, competitive, and creative, which helps us better serve our clients and communities.

Accenture is an EEO and affirmative action employer of veterans/individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities. Candidates must have work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship.