Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Cost Manager, ANS

Overview

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects seeks a cost estimator to develop and deliver factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving. The role involves preparing cost estimates, value engineering, risk assessment, and financial performance tracking for large capital projects.

• Prepare cost estimates and cost plans, incorporating benchmarking data for review.
• Develop value engineering and life-cycle costing options to optimize project efficiency.
• Identify potential risks and maintain the project’s Risk Register.
• Contribute to pre-contract process meetings, offering cost-related insights.
• Create and manage cost control reports to track financial performance.
• Attend client meetings with senior colleagues and document key discussion points and actions.
• Participate in design team meetings, assess cost implications, and implement agreed outcomes.
• Assist in developing standardized project templates for consistent documentation.
• Prepare and manage change order logs, invoice logs, and detailed cost reports.
• Oversee measurements and pricing research for development appraisals and qualification reviews.
• Provide flexible work arrangements, combining remote, onsite, or office work as required.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of cost management experience.

• Experience working in hyper‑scale data centers.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction processes, materials, and management techniques.
• Proficiency in advanced functions of CostX for estimates and bills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Strong organizational and detail‑oriented skills.

$110,000 - $120,000 a year.

Accenture is an EEO and affirmative action employer of female/male, minority, veteran, and individuals with disabilities. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of 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 protected by law.

• Applicants must have U.S. work authorization and not require visa sponsorship.
• Individuals currently employed by an Accenture client or affiliated business may be ineligible.
• Disclosure of sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest is not required and does not bar employment.