Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Data Center Construction Permitting & Entitlement Lead, ANS

Job Description

Job Description

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 manage permitting, entitlement, agency coordination, comment resolution, and regulatory documentation in partnership with the Owner’s permitting leadership and the design team.
• You’ll develop and maintain the project permitting matrix, entitlement roadmap, and agency contact list.
• You’ll oversee the submission calendar, permit status tracker, and regulatory risk register to ensure visibility and control.
• You’ll coordinate permit applications, agency submissions, zoning materials, and impact fee documentation on the Owner’s behalf.
• You’ll manage environmental documentation, AHJ correspondence, and all required regulatory submittals.
• You’ll serve as a liaison among the Owner, design team, the county, borough, PA DEP, utility stakeholders, and other state or federal agencies.
• You’ll track agency comments, coordinate technical responses with the design team, and manage comment resolution logs.
• You’ll escalate permitting or regulatory issues that may impact critical path milestones and overall project delivery.
• You’ll prepare permitting status reports summarizing submissions, review durations, approval risks, mitigation actions, and Owner decisions required.
• You’ll maintain organized records of submissions, approvals, conditions, correspondence, meeting notes, community engagement efforts, and closeout requirements.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in planning, environmental management, engineering, public administration, construction management, or related field
• 7+ years of permitting, entitlement, environmental coordination, land development, or capital project regulatory experience.
• Experience coordinating with AHJs, planning commissions, municipal agencies, state regulators, utilities, design teams, and project owners
• Working knowledge of permit sequencing, agency review cycles, comment responses, zoning, environmental documentation, and construction readiness dependencies
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate logs, submissions, correspondence, and status reporting

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Pennsylvania permitting, Carbon County, Luzerne County, PA DEP, or Mid-Atlantic jurisdictional experience
• Experience with data centers, utilities, substations, industrial sites, or large-scale infrastructure programs.
• AICP, PMP, PE, environmental credential, or comparable certification.

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.

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

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Accenture is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Accenture I&CP offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) with employer match; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off and holidays; paid maternity and parental caregiver leave; adoption and surrogacy assistance; supplemental insurance plans; an employee assistance program; legal resources; and identity theft protection.

Benefits eligibility may vary by state, country, and role. Please connect with your recruiter for more information.