Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Lead Cost Manager (Data Center), ANS

Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC is seeking a Lead Consultant in cost management to shape cost strategy for large-scale capital programs. You’ll prepare estimates, develop life cycle costing options, and drive value engineering across multi-disciplinary teams to optimize project performance.

The role requires 7+ years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field, and strong CostX and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in cost/construction focused field.
• 7+ years of cost management experience for Lead Consultant.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates and cost plans for review.
• Develop value engineering and life cycle costing options.
• Identify risks and maintain the Risk Register.
• Contribute to pre-contract cost inputs and meetings.
• Create and manage cost control reports.
• Attend client meetings and document actions.
• Participate in design team meetings to assess cost implications.
• Develop standardized cost templates for documentation.
• Prepare change order logs and detailed cost reports.
• Oversee measurements and pricing research for appraisals and reviews.

Skills

Cost management

Cost estimates

Cost planning

Value engineering

Life cycle costing

Risk management

Cost control reports

Client meetings

CostX

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Data centers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Tools

CostX

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

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, Data Analytics or another cost / construction focused

• Lead Consultant: 7+ years of 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

$150,000 - $180,000 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.

Benefits eligibility may vary by state, country, and role. Please connect with your recruiter for more information.