Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Commercial Lead - Pharma Construction, ANS
Accenture
Other Engineering
Multiple locations
USD 155k-190k / year
Posted on Jan 3, 2026
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* Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC
* Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc.
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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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THE WORK:
- You'll lead commercial activities across the project lifecycle from bid preparation to contract negotiation, change management, and invoicing.
- You'll develop and manage cost plans, forecasts, and risk registers, providing detailed reports and analytics to senior leadership.
- You'll manage formal bid processes, analyze proposals, and lead subcontractor negotiations to secure optimal outcomes.
- You'll administer contracts to ensure compliance with terms, milestones, and payment schedules.
- You'll implement change control processes, ensuring commercial impacts are evaluated and approved before execution.
- You'll drive value engineering initiatives to achieve cost savings and performance improvements aligned with pharma standards.
- You'll collaborate with procurement teams to balance cost, quality, and supply chain in purchasing decisions.
- You'll support CAPEX planning with accurate estimates and ensure alignment with project budget and schedule.
- You'll oversee commercial compliance through audits, working with QA/Validation to ensure GMP and regulatory adherence.
- You'll mentor the commercial team and integrate commercial metrics into project performance dashboards.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
- 6+ years of experience in commercial management on large-scale construction projects (pharma, life sciences, data center, mission-critical).
- Proven expertise in cost management, contract administration, procurement, and commercial risk mitigation.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements in pharmaceutical construction (FDA GMP, ISO, cleanroom standards, Annex 1).
- Strong negotiating skills and proficiency in contract formats (FIDIC, NEC, AIA).
- Advanced skills in forecasting, cost modeling, and financial reporting.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging at senior levels.
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:
- Masters degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in commercial management on large-scale construction projects (pharma, life sciences, data center, mission-critical).
- Professional certification such as MRICS, MCIPS, PMI, or equivalent.
- Experience with value engineering in regulated environments.
- Comfort working in matrixed and cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of project controls tools (Primavera P6, MS Project) and cost software (CostX, SAP).
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