Infrastructure & Capital Projects – CSA Estimator (All Levels), ANS

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consultancy in the United States is seeking a Cost Estimator to develop cost reporting frameworks and optimize project costs for civil projects, particularly involving Data Center construction. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 3-4 years of estimating experience, and proficiency in Google Suite or Microsoft Excel. This role offers flexibility with remote work and excellent compensation ranging from $115,000 to $155,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-4 years of cost management or estimating experience for Civil Projects.
• Data Center construction experience required.
• Knowledge of emerging construction technologies and trends to guide cost-effective options.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standardized cost reporting frameworks and estimation tools.
• Review and validate project scope, estimates, and pricing submissions.
• Analyze Developers’ construction costs using benchmarks and market intelligence.
• Track design changes across estimate revisions.
• Identify Value Engineering (VE) options to optimize project costs.

Skills

Cost management

Estimating

Google Sheets

Microsoft Excel

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

CostX

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.

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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 develop and maintain standardized cost reporting frameworks and estimation tools.
• You’ll review and validate project scope, estimates, and pricing submissions against demarcation matrices and WBS categories.
• You’ll analyze Developers’ construction costs using benchmarks, parametric data, and market intelligence.
• You’ll track design changes across estimate revisions, reporting cost and schedule impacts.
• You’ll identify and integrate Value Engineering (VE) options to optimize project costs.
• You’ll document all assumptions, exclusions, and deviations from Developer, A/E, GC, or Client estimates.
• You’ll collaborate with procurement, commodity, and sourcing teams to ensure estimates reflect current market conditions’
• You’ll provide ROM and construction-level estimates to support CAPEX planning, forecasting, and phasing.
• You’ll interface with Client stakeholders and internal teams to align on estimates, program costs, and delivery.
• Remote: This role allows for remote work for the majority of your work hours.
• 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 (Engineering, Construction Management, or related field).
• Minimum of 3-4 years of cost management or estimating experience for Civil Projects
• Data Center construction experience required.
• Strong proficiency in Google Suite (especially Google Sheets) or Microsoft Excel.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Proficiency in CostX or similar tools
• Knowledge of emerging construction technologies and trends (e.g., sustainability) to guide cost‑effective options
• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to collaborate across interdisciplinary teams

$115,000 - $155,000 a year

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