Graduate Development Program – Data Center Cost Management

• Assist the Cost Manager in ensuring project costs are effectively managed
• Occasionally travel to job locations to attend required client meetings
• Prepare cost estimates and cost plans incorporating benchmarking data for review
• Participate in design team meetings, assess cost implications, and help implement agreed outcomes
• Contribute to pre-contract process meetings by providing cost-related insights
• Attend client meetings with senior colleagues and document key discussion points and action items
• Prepare and manage change order logs, invoice logs, and detailed cost reports
• Oversee measurements and pricing research for development appraisals and qualification reviews
• Work remotely, onsite at a client, or in an Accenture office or center

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Construction Science, Engineering, Project Management, Finance / Accounting
• 0-2 years of experience
• Project Management Experience
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing
• Organized and detail oriented

Demonstrates expertise in cost management and project estimation within construction and project management contexts, with strong communication and organizational skills to effectively support client interactions and project outcomes.

• Cost Management
• Project Management Experience
• Cost Estimation
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills

• Cost Estimation
• Cost Planning
• Change Order Management
• Invoice Management
• Measurement and Pricing Research

• Detail Oriented
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Science
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

• Construction Management
• Cost Reports
• Benchmarking Data
• Pre-Contract Process
• Client Meetings