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

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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,

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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.

You’ll serve as 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.

You’ll assist in managing and coordinating design reviews, plan approvals, and constructability reviews, identifying potential problems in advance and taking corrective action or escalating to the Construction Manager and client leadership.

You’ll support preparation of authorization documentation and project correspondence required by transit authority clients, including letters, memoranda, and board-level reporting materials.

You’ll prepare and maintain project budgets, schedules, and progress reports, ensuring alignment with contract requirements and client expectations.

You’ll review the work of subconsultants and contractors and make recommendations on invoice approvals and payments.

You’ll assist in administering construction contracts in compliance with applicable transit agency standards, regulations, and federal funding requirements (FTA, FHWA).

You’ll track and manage cost and schedule performance, flagging variances and recommending corrective actions to the CM.

You’ll prepare and issue monthly project construction status reports for client and Accenture leadership.

You’ll review and make recommendations on contractor submittals and Requests for Information (RFIs), coordinating with design teams and agency staff as needed.

You’ll monitor and coordinate project construction activities in the field, including site visits and field inspections across the project corridor.

You’ll coordinate project close-out activities, including punch lists, as-built documentation, and lessons learned.

You’ll evaluate and make recommendations on scope changes and assist in preparing change orders for CM and client approval.

You’ll conduct and coordinate briefings, presentations, and stakeholder meetings for transit agency clients, elected officials, and community representatives.

You’ll interface with state and regional agencies—including VDOT, MDOT, DDOT, and local jurisdictions—to obtain project approvals and permits.

You’ll monitor, coordinate, and evaluate all key project activities to ensure optimum scope/configuration control, cost/schedule compliance, and quality assurance/control of project design, specifications, contracting strategies, and contractor performance to support claims avoidance and mitigation.

You’ll support the training and mentorship of junior project staff and owner’s representative team members on project delivery best practices.

Onsite at client site: The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships.

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 from a recognized college or university in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field OR an additional four (4) years of construction-related experience in lieu of degree.

Minimum of 7 (seven) years of verified experience in program planning, design management, and construction oversight of transportation or transit infrastructure projects.

Minimum of 5 (five) years of verified experience in a Deputy CM, CM, or Senior Owner’s Representative role with direct responsibility for coordinating complex infrastructure projects through all phases—including design, bidding, construction, and close-out—within schedule, resource, and budget constraints.

Demonstrated experience supporting or leading construction management on transit, rail, bus rapid transit (BRT), highway, or related transportation capital programs in the Mid-Atlantic region (Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, or adjacent states).

Familiarity with the procurement and project 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 (Professional Engineer), PMP (Project Management Professional), CCM (Certified Construction Manager), or equivalent professional certification.

Familiarity 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 and timely decisions under pressure and in response 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.

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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