Cost Manager — Remote/Hybrid for Large-Scale Infra Programs

Accenture; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Construct is seeking a cost-focused professional to manage cost estimation, planning and reporting for major data center, infrastructure programs in the US. You’ll help develop lifecycle costing, monitor risks, and support pre-contract activities with senior colleagues.

This role combines remote and on-site work across client sites and Accenture offices, with a focus on delivering value and measurable financial performance for complex programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, construction management, engineering, data analytics or a related cost/construction field.
• 2+ years of minimum cost management experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates and cost plans using benchmarking data.
• Develop value engineering and lifecycle 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.
• Flexible: The work location for this role will include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office or center
• There is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities.

Skills

Cost estimation

Cost planning

Life cycle costing

Risk management

Cost control reporting

Client meetings

Excel

MS Project

CostX

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying or related

Tools

CostX

Excel

MS Project

Job description

Accenture Construct is seeking a cost-focused professional to manage cost estimation, planning and reporting for major data center, infrastructure programs in the US. You’ll help develop lifecycle costing, monitor risks, and support pre-contract activities with senior colleagues.

This role combines remote and on-site work across client sites and Accenture offices, with a focus on delivering value and measurable financial performance for complex programs.