Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Senior Cost Manager, ANS

Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects•Richmond, VA

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects 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.

Requirements

Minimum five (5) years of experience in cost estimating or quantity surveying
Minimum five (5) years of experience using of advanced functions in CostX to produce estimates, bills, etc.
Minimum five (5) years of experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint) at an appropriate level

Nice To Haves

Experience working with data centers or similar mission-critical projects
Degree in Quantity Surveying or a similar cognate qualification
MRICS status
Knowledge of relevant construction technologies and trends (e.g., Sustainability)
Field experience
Contact preparation skills
Post contract administration skills
Project close-out skills
Team player with clear verbal and written communication skills
Organized and detail-oriented

Responsibilities

Prepare cost estimates, cost plans, and benchmarking reports.
Develop Value Engineering and Life Cycle Costing options.
Identify risks, support risk registers, and contribute to pre-contract and procurement processes.
Attend client and design team meetings, advise on cost implications, and capture key actions.
Assist with lease negotiations, change orders, invoices, cost reports, and development appraisals.
Contribute to project templates, draft qualification questionnaires, and take on additional duties as required.