Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Cost Manager, ANS

Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects•Washington, DC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects is seeking a Cost Manager to help develop and deliver factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure. This role involves transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed using digital innovation and AI. The team aims to build smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before, challenging the status quo of "good enough" to build what's next.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent - in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Data Analytics or another cost / construction focused
2+ years of minimum cost management experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint) at an appropriate level
Must be proficient in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Outlook
Organized and detail oriented

Nice To Haves

Experience working in hyper-scale data centers is a plus
Thorough and complete knowledge of the construction process and management techniques, methods, and materials.
Proficient in the use of advanced functions in CostX to produce estimates, bills, etc.

Responsibilities

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 help 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.