Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Senior Cost Manager, ANS

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm is seeking a Cost Estimator in Columbus, Ohio. The role involves preparing cost estimates, developing Value Engineering options, and collaborating with clients. Candidates should have a minimum of five years' experience in cost estimating, proficiency in CostX, and strong communication skills. This position offers an annual salary between $140,000 and $165,000, with a focus on onsite work to foster client relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in cost estimating or quantity surveying.
• Proficient in the use of advanced functions in CostX to produce estimates.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates and benchmarking reports.
• Develop Value Engineering and Life Cycle Costing options.
• Identify risks and support risk registers.

Skills

Cost estimating

Proficient in CostX

Microsoft Office

Contact preparation

Project close-out

Organized

Team player

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar

Tools

CostX

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

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.

THE WORK

• You’ll prepare cost estimates, cost plans, and benchmarking reports.
• You’ll develop Value Engineering and Life Cycle Costing options.
• You’ll identify risks, support risk registers, and contribute to pre-contract and procurement processes.
• You’ll attend client and design team meetings, advise on cost implications, and capture key actions.
• You’ll assist with lease negotiations, change orders, invoices, cost reports, and development appraisals.
• You’ll contribute to project templates, draft qualification questionnaires, and take on additional duties as required.
• Onsite at client site: The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships.
• 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

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in cost estimating or quantity surveying
• 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
• Contact preparation skills
• Post contract administration skills
• Project close-out skills
• Team player with clear verbal and written communication skills
• Organized and detail-oriented

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE

• Experience working with data centers or similar mission-critical projects
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a similar cognate qualification
• MRICS status
• Knowledge of relevant construction technologies and trends (e.g., Sustainability)
• Field experience

$140,000 - $165,000 a year

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