Original job description
THE WORK:
You've Never Been Satisfied with “Good Enough.”
You didn't get into this to manage one piece of a project. You got into it to change how the world gets built.
At Accenture Construct, that's the job. You'll help deliver the data centers, power grids, rail networks, factories and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - smarter, safer and more sustainably.
You'll work alongside people who think big and act bold: project managers, engineers, technologists and strategists who pair real-world delivery with AI. And you won't be handed a slice of it. We take on whole programs, from early strategy through construction and handover, and we stand behind how they land.
Because “good enough” builds the past. You're here to build what's next.
(Internal Title: Project Management II)
Implement and manage the assigned datacenters projects or project elements from inception through to completion
Develop new project plans in consultation with the required stakeholders, including clients
Utilize the human and material resources provided to complete assigned tasks successfully
Administer a resource allocation strategy and utilize this when distributing work and budgets
Exercise authority in managing the assigned work and support the delivery of the project per the project plan
Contribute to staff performance by ensuring excellence and adherence to specified deadlines
Review and ensure observance of the overall scope, schedule, and budget
Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies and contingency plans in consultation with assigned Project Management III or higher
Track, monitor, and report on performance against project requirements, schedule, milestones, budgets, quality measures, and KPIs,
Initiate project effectiveness by consulting with clients, project staff, and assigned Project Management III or higher
Working Conditions
Office-based
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Data Centers Construction Project Management or a similar role
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Licenses OR Certifications:
Must have a recognized certification such as PMI Project Management, ReadyTM, and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Skills and Competencies:
In-depth understanding of prevailing Project Management methods
Competent in the application of tools and metrics needed to evaluate project performance
Effective skills in Microsoft Office
Proficient in project management software
Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines
Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities
Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)
Equipped to work independently and as part of a team
What's in it for you
The biggest builds going. Hyperscale data centers, grid and generation, transit and rail, chip fabs, mines, water. If it's complex and it matters, it's on our list.
You own the outcome. Not a workstream. Not a deliverable. Whether the program lands.
AI that shows up on site. Program control that predicts instead of records. You'll use it, and you'll help shape it.
Scale without the distance. More than 5,000 practitioners across the Americas, EMEA and APAC, on a team small enough that people know your name.
Serious investment in you. Leadership development, technical upskilling and certification support.
Work that outlasts you. People will use what you build for forty years without knowing your name. That's the point.
Recognition that means something in this industry. Accenture Construct is ranked #6 globally in ENR's 2026 Top 50 Program Management Firms and #4 in Building Design + Construction's Top 80 Construction Management Firms for 2026.
About Accenture Construct
Accenture Construct is Accenture's global capital projects business.
The data centers behind AI. The grid behind the energy transition. The rail, water and airports everything else runs on.
We plan them, engineer them, deliver them and hand them over - and unlike most of this market, we're on the hook for whether they land on time. More than 5,000 practitioners across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. One team that owns the whole thing.
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, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position.
The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit - in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.
Role Location Annual Salary Range
Toronto $80,000 to $120,000
More about this job
Responsibilities
Manage assigned data center construction projects or project elements from inception through completion, including planning, resource allocation, and delivery against scope, schedule, and budget. Monitor project performance and quality, report on milestones and KPIs, and identify and mitigate risks in consultation with clients and senior project managers.
Requirements
Requires at least three years of experience in data center construction project management or a similar role, a relevant bachelor's degree, and a recognized project management certification such as PMI Project Management, ReadyTM, or CAPM. Candidates should understand project management methods, use project management software and Microsoft Office, and demonstrate strong communication, prioritization, problem-solving, and independent and collaborative working abilities.
Skills
- Project Management
- Data Center Construction
- Project Planning
- Resource Allocation
- Budget Management
- Schedule Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Contingency Planning
- Performance Monitoring
- KPI Reporting
- Microsoft Office
- Project Management Software
- Stakeholder Consultation
- Problem-Solving
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Prioritization
Benefits
- Leadership Development
- Technical Upskilling
- Certification Support
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
- Consulting
Keywords
- Data Center Construction
- Capital Projects
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Project Delivery
- Resource Allocation
- Budget Management
- Schedule Management
- Scope Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Contingency Planning
- Performance Monitoring
- Project Milestones
- Quality Measures
- Key Performance Indicators
- Microsoft Office
- Project Management Software
- PMI Project Management
- ReadyTM
- Certified Associate in Project Management
- CAPM
- Stakeholder Consultation
- Client Relations
- Construction
- Infrastructure
- Program Control
