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Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Project Controls Specialist IV (Cost Analyst) – Higher Education, ANS
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
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Posted:
26 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
23 September 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Youve 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 youll do exactly that. Youll 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.
Youll 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 were transforming how capital projects are planned managed and executed creating a better way to build for the future.
Because good enough builds the past. Youre here to build whats 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:
- Youll oversee project budgets forecasts and financial integrity in compliance with approved procedures.
- Youll participate in monthly EAC (Estimate at Completion) reviews validating data and explaining variances.
- Youll support change management by identifying risks emerging trends and financial exposures.
- Youll contribute to Risk Assessment workshops analyzing financial impacts and recommending mitigations.
- Youll conduct cost variance analyses to identify trends and address potential budget impacts.
- Youll monitor financial performance over time comparing projected vs. actual results.
- Youll review budgets expenditures and funding sources to ensure financial alignment and compliance.
- Youll collaborate with schedulers to assess cost/schedule performance identifying overruns delays and variances.
- Youll analyze staffing plans for cost efficiency addressing peaks and resource allocation issues.
- Youll validate cost coding allocations and impacts of contract changes amendments and task orders.
- Youll enforce cost management policies ensure accurate financial tracking and perform reconciliations.
- Youll prepare clear financial reports and forecasts using tools such as e-Builder Proliance and DELTEK.
- Youll support project teams and leadership with ongoing cost reporting data entry audits and special projects.
- 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.
HERES WHAT YOULL NEED:
- 7 - 10 years minimum recent professional experience in project controls particularly on a capital construction program
- BS/BA Degree in Business Administration Engineering Project Management Construction Management and/or related degree. Additional years of qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted in lieu of formal education
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:
- Advanced proficiency with program management software including e-Builder DELTEK Proliance and other related platforms with demonstrated ability to leverage these tools for complex cost management project tracking and data reporting
- Expertise in business intelligence and analytics tools specifically Power BI and/or Tableau for the creation of comprehensive real-time cost reports dashboards and visualizations that facilitate strategic decision-making
- Hands-on experience with Data Warehousing solutions demonstrating the ability to integrate and manage large volumes of financial and project data for analytical purposes and reporting
- Strong understanding of cost control and budgeting principles within the context of large-scale projects with a proven track record of utilizing specialized software to streamline cost analysis forecasting and variance reporting
- In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain accurate project cost baselines financial projections and cost forecasts
- Demonstrated ability to integrate multiple data sources from various project management and financial systems to create cohesive and accurate financial reports for stakeholders
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve system integration issues across project management software and financial reporting tools ensuring seamless data flow and accuracy in financial reporting
- Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to organize and interpret complex financial data
- Proficiency in financial modeling and advanced Excel functions
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook and the ability to perform tasks such as creating documents analyzing data preparing presentations and managing emails efficiently is expected
$151000 - $166000 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 Minnesota California Colorado District of Columbia Maryland Massachusetts New York Ohio or Washington as set forth below.
We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
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