Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Senior Scheduler, ANS

TL;DR

Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Senior Scheduler, ANS (Project Controls): Develop and implement project planning and scheduling controls across capital programs with an accent on critical path method scheduling, schedule health analysis, and schedule risk identification. Focus on building and integrating detailed/summary schedules, WBS/CBS management, and schedule reporting/measurement systems to support estimating, benchmarking, interface planning, and project closeout.

Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid)

Salary: $140,000–$165,000 a year

Company

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects delivers infrastructure and capital projects planning, management, and execution with digital innovation and AI.

What you will do

• Develop and implement the project planning and scheduling controls strategy, including roles for business partners and contractors.
• Adhere to financial, business, and project processes across all project stages.
• Prepare and manage WBS/CBS in collaboration with the Cost Engineer and maintain detailed and summary schedules throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build schedule risk analysis and mitigation plans and integrate them into risk and change processes.
• Establish project-wide progress measurement and reporting with clear roll-up structures; generate and present schedule reports and updates to stakeholders.
• Support project closeout planning and perform other assigned duties, with some in-person time for collaboration and learning.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in project controls and time/schedule management.
• Experience supporting design and construction project management for medium-to-large capital programs.
• Strong knowledge of critical path method scheduling, schedule health analysis, and schedule risk identification.
• Ability to analyze EPC plans and schedules, identify trends, and communicate mitigation strategies clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to self-direct, solve problems, and operate effectively in a fast-paced project environment.

Nice to have

• Data center design and construction delivery experience.
• Expert proficiency with project scheduling tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, and Acumen Suite.
• Schedule risk analysis experience and familiarity with related planning tools.
• Experience supporting executive reporting, recovery planning, or schedule governance in complex capital programs.
• Organized and detail-oriented approach.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with some in-person time for collaboration, learning, and relationship building with clients and stakeholders.
• Flexible approach to support work/life needs.
• Work with project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists applying digital innovation and AI to capital project planning and execution.