Principal Project Manager – Infrastructure & Capital Projects

Accenture

Principal Project Manager managing large electrical utilities construction projects at Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects. Overseeing project teams, finances, and performance for high-risk initiatives in New Jersey.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeMays Landing • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Hard Skills

project managementcost engineeringschedulingscope managementquality managementrisk managementresource managementfinancial managementtask planningcommunication planning

Soft Skills

coachingmentoringstakeholder managementteam leadershipinterpersonal skillspublic relationsemployee relationsproblem-solvingaccountabilitypresentation skills

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP

Industry Keywords

electrical utilitiesconstruction project managementregulatory complianceenvironmental considerationslabor relationsproject performancebudget managementproject status updatescontractor managementdriving record

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You’ll manage stakeholders and multiple project teams, acting as a coach and mentor.
You’ll coach, develop, and manage other Project Managers for associated complex projects, ensuring a good working relationship between project managers, line managers, and employees assigned to the project.
You’ll manage finances, cost engineering, scheduling, environmental considerations, regulatory agency requirements, labor problems, public and client relations, employee relations, and changing laws.
You’ll interface with external and internal stakeholders to coordinate project requirements and serve as the primary communicator with the sponsor and key stakeholders on project issues.
You’ll provide project status updates to the Program Manager and the customer’s manager of project management.
You’ll identify and obtain project team resources, ensuring project team members understand their respective responsibilities.
You’ll be responsible and accountable for overall project performance, including scope, quality, schedule, and innovation for the most complex and high-risk projects.
You’ll review contractor’s invoices for accuracy and completeness, and lead regularly scheduled, detailed project presentations.
You’ll ensure project costs are managed, including the development of a recovery plan to stay within budget limits.
You’ll coach and lead team members to ensure that they can complete task plans, spending plans, and communication plans.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
Minimum of 15 years’ experience in electrical utilities construction project management
PMP or be willing to obtain PMP within 24 months
Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets Accenture hiring requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

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