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Accenture Construct – Construction Manager, Transit, ANS

Accenture· Health & Public Service – Transit - California
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Hybrid (San Francisco, CA)$180k - $210kFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Accenture Construct is seeking a Construction Manager to act as the Owner’s representative overseeing large-scale infrastructure and transit projects, with on-site responsibilities and executive-level oversight across safety, schedule, budget, contracts, and coordination with engineering, construction, and operations.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the Owner’s representative in all aspects of project delivery.
  • Provide executive‑level oversight of construction activities, staff, and consultants.
  • Serve as a primary advisor to Client executive leadership, supporting strategic decisions and issue resolution.
  • Lead and direct Resident Engineers, inspectors, project controls personnel, and support staff.
  • Maintain full accountability for project‑wide safety performance.
  • Ensure protection of Client employees, State personnel, contractor staff, and the traveling public at all times.
  • Drive a proactive safety culture targeting zero lost‑time incidents.
  • Oversee contractor safety programs, audits, and incident‑response protocols.
  • Lead all aspects of construction execution from mobilization through closeout.
  • Ensure alignment with project scope, contractual requirements, and Client objectives.
  • Monitor and manage schedule and budget performance, reporting directly to executive leadership.
  • Identify and mitigate project risks, implementing corrective actions as needed.
  • Oversee coordination across engineering, construction, and operational interfaces.
  • Provide senior‑level oversight of contract administration, claims, and change management.
  • Lead negotiation and resolution of complex change orders and contractor claims.
  • Ensure strict conformance with all Client contract documents, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
  • Advise Client leadership on contractual risks and commercial strategies.
  • Oversee and integrate all project functions, including engineering/design coordination, construction management, QA/QC, materials testing, environmental compliance (CEQA/NEPA), third‑party coordination, and community outreach.
  • Lead constructability reviews and provide strategic input on design packages.
  • Provide executive oversight of CPM scheduling, phasing, and sequencing strategies.
  • Validate cost controls, forecasts, and contingency management.
  • Direct recovery planning and schedule‑acceleration strategies when required.
  • Represent the Client in public forums, community meetings, and interagency coordination.
  • Maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and key stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with transit operations to minimize disruptions to service.
  • Onsite at client site: The work location is onsite with clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate client relationships.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business Administration or another related field
  • Minimum 12+ years of construction management experience, with a strong focus on large-scale infrastructure or transit projects
  • Demonstrated experience delivering projects valued at $50M+ (preferably significantly larger)
  • Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in the management of major construction contracts of similar size and scope
  • Valid California Class C driver’s license

Skills

Required:Owner’s representativeExecutive stakeholder managementSafety management

Benefits

  • comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a 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; an employee assistance program; legal resources; identity theft protection
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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