Graduate Data Center Cost Management Program

Accenture; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible work location

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Cost Manager support role in Illinois to help deliver cost management across multi-location projects. The role involves preparing cost estimates, collaborating with design teams, and documenting actions from client meetings.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in construction/engineering or related fields and 0–2 years of experience. Flexible work location available, with some travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Construction Science, Engineering, Project Management, or Finance/Accounting.
• 0-2 years of experience.
• Bonus points if you have Project Management Experience.
• Team player with clear verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cost Manager in ensuring project costs are effectively managed.
• Occasionally travel to job locations to attend required client meetings.
• Prepare cost estimates and cost plans, incorporating benchmarking data.
• Participate in design team meetings, assess cost implications, and help implement outcomes.
• Contribute to pre-contract process meetings by providing cost-related insights.
• Attend client meetings with senior colleagues and document key discussion points.
• Prepare and manage change order logs, invoice logs, and detailed cost reports.
• Oversee measurements and pricing research for development appraisals and qualification reviews.
• Flexible: work location includes remote, onsite at client sites, or Accenture offices.

Skills

Construction Management

Construction Science

Engineering

Project Management

Finance / Accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Construction Management

Construction Science

Engineering

Project Management

Finance / Accounting

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Cost Manager support role in Illinois to help deliver cost management across multi-location projects. The role involves preparing cost estimates, collaborating with design teams, and documenting actions from client meetings.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in construction/engineering or related fields and 0–2 years of experience. Flexible work location available, with some travel to client sites.