Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Cost Manager, ANS

Accenture; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects in the United States is seeking a Cost Manager to lead cost estimation, value engineering, and lifecycle costing for complex capital programs. You will work with project teams, attend client meetings, and develop standardized templates while maintaining risk registers and cost controls.

Some remote work is possible with onsite client collaboration. A Bachelor's degree and 2+ years cost management experience are required; knowledge of CostX and MS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of cost management experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates and cost plans with benchmarking data.
• Develop value engineering and life-cycle costing options.
• Identify risks and maintain the Risk Register.
• Contribute to pre-contract meetings with cost insights.
• Create and manage cost control reports.
• Attend client meetings and document actions.
• Assist in design meetings to assess cost implications.
• Develop standardized project templates.
• Prepare and manage change order and invoice logs.
• Oversee measurements and pricing for appraisals.
• Work with flexible location including remote/onsite.
• In-person collaboration is expected as needed.

Skills

Cost estimation

Cost planning

Risk management

Cost control

Client meetings

CostX

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in QS/ CM/ Eng

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

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.

THE WORK:

• You’ll prepare cost estimates and cost plans, incorporating benchmarking data for review.
• You’ll develop value engineering and life cycle costing options to optimize project efficiency.
• You’ll identify potential risks and help maintain the project’s Risk Register.
• You’ll contribute to pre-contract process meetings, offering cost-related insights.
• You’ll create and manage cost control reports to track financial performance.
• You’ll attend client meetings with senior colleagues and document key discussion points and actions.
• You’ll participate in design team meetings, assess cost implications, and implement agreed outcomes.
• You’ll assist in developing standardized project templates for consistent documentation.
• You’ll prepare and manage change order logs, invoice logs, and detailed cost reports.
• You’ll 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
• 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.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent - in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Data Analytics or another cost / construction focused
• 2+ years of minimum cost management experience

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Experience working in hyper-scale data centers is a plus
• Thorough and complete knowledge of the construction process and management techniques, methods, and materials.
• 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
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Outlook
• Organized and detail oriented

$110,000 - $135,000 a year

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Accenture I&CP 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.

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