Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Project Management Assistant, 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: 

We are Industry X, 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 find out more about Industry X.

• You’ll support the Project Manager (PM) by organizing team meetings, walkdowns, tracking action items, and maintaining agendas and minutes.
• You’ll assist with RFP creation for engineering and construction bidding and maintain project Phase Checklists.
• You’ll help build project schedules and follow up on permit status with the point-of-contact.
• You’ll request the opening of Project IDs and Workorders and obtain financial updates from vendors.
• You’ll update financial forecasts in client systems and prepare various project status reports and Key Performance Indicators.
• You’ll perform vendor invoice reviews, generate invoice checklists, and submit them to the Accenture PM for review, approval, and submission to the client.
• You’ll facilitate client project closeout at the project conclusion.
• You’ll review material requests, contracts, and QA/QC reports from Project Controls, consulting the PM for corrections.
• You’ll work directly with contractors and client personnel to resolve issues.
• You’ll manage smaller project issues directly under the purview of the Project Manager and assist with additional tasks as needed.
• Flexible: The work location for this role will include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office or center.
• With all our roles, there is some in-person time 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.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business with 2-4 years of experience in the electric utilities or a related field, or an associate's degree in engineering or business with 5-8 years of experience in the electric or gas utility field or a related field

• Proficiency in Maximo
• Familiarity with electric utilities infrastructure project concepts, practices, and procedures
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook
• Strong written and oral communication skills with proven analytical experience.
• Exceptional organizational skills and are highly detailed
• Self-directed and motivated with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Superior time management skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines
• Critical and analytical thinking skills, sound judgment, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams
• Ability to interact with all levels of management and staff
• Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed

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, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

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