Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Construction Design Manager – Data Centers, ANS

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.

THE WORK::
• You'll direct and coordinate design consultants, internal SMEs, and key stakeholders to achieve progress milestones and complete design packages in compliance with all applicable code requirements and aligned with our Data Center Reference Designs and Standards.

• You'll incorporate best practices, industry standards, and approved emerging technologies into design frameworks.

• You'll manage zoning, entitlement, and permitting processes to secure timely approvals in accordance with project schedules. You'll respond to Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) information requests and application comments to ensure efficient jurisdictional review and prompt issuance of required approvals.

• You'll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (real estate, engineering, operations, finance) and external consultants (architects, engineers, legal advisors) to align on project objectives and deliverables.

• You'll actively engage with general and MEP contractors for design reviews, constructability assessments, and cost/schedule inputs.

• You'll supervise design teams to ensure construction administration services maintain design integrity, uphold quality standards, and efficiently mitigate construction issues to minimize cost and schedule impacts.

• You'll implement and maintain an effective project design change management process throughout the project lifecycle, recommending improvements to the Global Data Center Reference Design and Standards using our change management request workflow.

• You'll ensure data center facilities meet or exceed design intent, with a strong emphasis on resilience and quality.

• You'll collaborate with Commissioning and QAQC teams to identify key areas of concern and required attention.

• You'll conduct ongoing and post-project reviews to document lessons learned and share insights across the data center program.

• 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.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED::
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• BS or MS Degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management

• Minimum of 10-13 year(s) of engineering design experience, with at least 3 years managing multidiscipline design teams

• Experience managing projects in the Data Center market

• Experience with Design-Build and/or Engineering, Procurement, and Construction projects

• Resident Engineer or field start-up services experience

• Familiarity with project scheduling tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.)

• Proficient in the MS Office Suite (Teams, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)

• Working knowledge of scheduling software like P6

• Strong Self-Motivation, leadership, and organizational skills

• Implementing work priorities to ensure the orderly flow of construction documentation throughout the construction process

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE::
• Advanced degree or certificates

• Data Center construction experience

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