Accenture Construct – Senior Cost Manager, ANS

Accenture PLC; United States; On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Construct is seeking a seasoned Cost Estimator to drive the economics of complex infrastructure programs, from data centers to power grids and beyond. You will lead cost estimates, benchmarking, and life cycle costing, while identifying risks and helping shape procurement strategies.

The role requires five years in cost estimating or quantity surveying, strong CostX and MS Office skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in cost estimating or quantity surveying.
• Proficient in CostX to produce estimates and related documents.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal and written communication, 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.
• Onsite at client site to enable delivery and build client relationships.
• Some in-person time for collaboration and learning, with flexibility to support work/life needs.

Skills

Cost estimation

Quantity surveying

CostX

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS status

Tools

CostX

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.

THE WORK:

• You'll prepare cost estimates, cost plans, and benchmarking reports.
• You'll develop Value Engineering and Life Cycle Costing options.
• You'll identify risks, support risk registers, and contribute to pre-contract and procurement processes.
• You'll attend client and design team meetings, advise on cost implications, and capture key actions.
• You'll assist with lease negotiations, change orders, invoices, cost reports, and development appraisals.
• You'll contribute to project templates, draft qualification questionnaires, and take on additional duties as required.
• Onsite at client site: The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships.
• With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

$145,000 - $160,000 a year

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia or Washington as set forth below.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in cost estimating or quantity surveying
• Proficient in the use of advanced functions in CostX to produce estimates, bills, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint) at an appropriate level
• Contact preparation skills, post contract administration skills, project close-out skills, team player with clear verbal and written communication skills, and organized and detail-oriented

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• 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

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