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Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Senior Project Scheduler , ANS

Communications, Media & Technology - Life Sciences | Full-Time
Job No. 9fdd7d99-7033-4e81-b9cf-b6e21412e47c | Chicago, IL
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 develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules across all phases of the lifecycle, from master to Level 4 schedules.
  • You’ll facilitate interactive planning sessions and integrate internal schedules with EPCM contractor schedules to create unified, realistic timelines.
  • You’ll review and challenge schedules provided by contractors, engineering, and commissioning teams to ensure accuracy and feasibility.
  • You’ll track project progress, analyze schedule performance against baselines, and identify critical paths, constraints, and acceleration opportunities.
  • You’ll prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, including schedule variance, impact analysis, and four- to six-week lookahead schedules.
  • You’ll support risk management by assessing schedule impacts, developing mitigation strategies, and maintaining activity trackers for team awareness.
  • You’ll communicate schedule status, key milestones, and risks to project teams, leadership, and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with financial forecasts and cash flow projections.
  • You’ll serve as the subject matter expert for scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, MSP Online, and Primavera P6, while maintaining schedule databases and compliance with reporting requirements.
  • You’ll consolidate resource workload forecasts, provide inputs for staffing plans, and prepare documentation to support governance and reporting reviews.
  • You’ll participate in gate reviews and governance meetings, ensuring adherence to corporate project control standards, reporting protocols, and schedule management 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.

$120,000 - $180,000 a year

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 for roles that may be hired in Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia or Washington as set forth below.
 


HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline
  • 8+ years of experience in project scheduling within construction, pharmaceutical, energy, or large capital project environments


BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

  • Certifications with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and scheduling integration tools; strong understanding of critical path method (CPM) scheduling
  • Expertise in earned value management, cost/schedule integration, risk analysis, and reporting
  • Proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and scheduling integration tools; strong understanding of critical path method (CPM) scheduling

Chicago, IL

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