Infrastructure & Capital Projects: Graduate Program

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

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Cost Manager in Chicago to support project cost management across a mix of remote and onsite environments. You will collaborate with design teams, attend client meetings, and contribute to cost estimates and change documentation.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience, with bonus points for PM exposure, communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Opportunity to grow within infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in: Construction Management, Construction Science, Engineering, Project Management, Finance / Accounting
• 0-2 years of experience

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 for review.
• Participate in design team meetings, assess cost implications, and help implement agreed outcomes.
• Contribute to pre-contract process meetings by providing cost-related insights.
• Attend client meetings with senior colleagues and document key discussion points and action items.
• 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.

Skills

Project management experience

Communication

Attention to detail

Team player

0-2 years experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Construction Science, Engineering, Project Management, Finance / Accounting

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Cost Manager in Chicago to support project cost management across a mix of remote and onsite environments. You will collaborate with design teams, attend client meetings, and contribute to cost estimates and change documentation.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience, with bonus points for PM exposure, communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Opportunity to grow within infrastructure projects.