Accenture Construct – Senior Cost Manager, ANS

Infrastructureandcapitalprojects; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Construct in Columbus, OH, seeks a senior Cost Management leader who can own and orchestrate multi-program delivery for major client accounts. You will lead cost management, procurement, commercial management, risk mitigation, and value engineering, while mentoring a high-performing team and ensuring profitability.

This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery across data centers, grids and infrastructure projects, leveraging AI-enabled controls to drive excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Cost Management, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity; Data Center experience preferred.
• Certifications preferred: MRICS, CCP, PMP or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead major client accounts or a portfolio of projects with strong service delivery and client satisfaction.
• Drive client retention, account expansion, and business development to support firm growth.
• Lead client presentations, negotiations, and fee-proposal development and management.
• Identify opportunities to grow the Cost Management service offering.
• Oversee financial performance, including revenue tracking, margin analysis, AR, and forecasting.
• Lead cost control strategies and provide guidance in capital planning, procurement, and risk mitigation.
• Deliver value engineering and cost-saving recommendations while maintaining quality.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team through recruitment, mentoring, and training.
• Lead internal QA/QC reviews, post-project evaluations, and continuous improvement.
• Champion operational excellence by monitoring KPIs and optimizing processes.
• Represent the firm at industry events and act as a senior advisor to reinforce brand leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Negotiation

Financial analytics

Program management

QA/QC

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or related field

Job description

You've Never Been Satisfied with "Good Enough."

You didn't get into this to manage one piece of a project. You got into it to change how the world gets built.

At Accenture Construct, that's the job. You'll help deliver the data centers, power grids, rail networks, factories and public infrastructure that keep communities moving — smarter, safer and more sustainably.

You'll work alongside people who think big and act bold: project managers, engineers, technologists and strategists who pair real-world delivery with AI. And you won't be handed a slice of it. We take on whole programs, from early strategy through construction and handover, and we stand behind how they land.

Because "good enough" builds the past. You're here to build what's next.

Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Construct

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 LLP or one of our other legal entities - Accenture Construct LLC or Accenture Construct Inc., with benefits varying by country and role, so please check with your recruiter for details.

• You'll serve as the primary lead for major client accounts or a portfolio of smaller projects, ensuring exceptional service delivery and client satisfaction.
• You'll drive client retention, account expansion, and business development to support overall firm growth.
• You'll lead client presentations, negotiations, and fee proposal development and management.
• You'll identify and capitalize on new opportunities to grow the Cost Management service offering.
• You'll oversee financial performance — including revenue tracking, margin analysis, accounts receivable, and forecasting — to ensure profitability.
• You'll lead cost control strategies and provide expert guidance in capital planning, procurement, commercial management, and risk mitigation.
• You'll deliver value engineering and cost-saving recommendations that maintain quality and performance standards.
• You'll manage and develop a high-performing team through effective recruitment, mentoring, and training initiatives.
• You'll lead internal QA/QC reviews, post-project evaluations, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance quality and process efficiency.
• You'll champion operational excellence by monitoring KPIs and optimizing processes to improve performance.
• You'll represent the firm at industry events and act as a senior advisor, reinforcing the company's brand reputation and leadership.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Cost Management, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity Data Center Experience preferable
• Certifications (preferred): MRICS, CCP, PMP or equivalent

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• The biggest builds going. Hyperscale data centers, grid and generation, transit and rail, chip fabs, mines, water. If it's complex and it matters, it's on our list.
• You own the outcome. Not a workstream. Not a deliverable. Whether the program lands.
• AI that shows up on site. Program control that predicts instead of records. You'll use it, and you'll help shape it.
• Scale without the distance. More than 5,000 practitioners across the Americas, EMEA and APAC, on a team small enough that people know your name.
• Serious investment in you. Leadership development, technical upskilling and certification support.
• Work that outlasts you. People will use what you build for forty years without knowing your name. That's the point.
• Recognition that means something in this industry. Accenture Construct is ranked #6 globally in ENR's 2026 Top 50 Program Management Firms and #4 in Building Design + Construction's Top 80 Construction Management Firms for 2026.

ABOUT ACCENTURE CONSTRUCT

• Accenture Construct is Accenture's global capital projects business.
• The data centers behind AI. The grid behind the energy transition. The rail, water and airports everything else runs on.
• We plan them, engineer them, deliver them and hand them over — and unlike most of this market, we're on the hook for whether they land on time. More than 5,000 practitioners across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. One team that owns the whole thing.

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 Construct 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.