Senior Cost Manager - Hybrid/Remote Data Center Projects

Accenture PLC; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Construct is seeking a Lead Consultant in cost management to drive cost estimates, value engineering, and lifecycle cost options for large-scale data center and infrastructure programs in the United States. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, strategists and clients to optimize financial performance throughout design and construction.

The role requires 7+ years of cost management experience, a degree in a relevant field, and proficiency with CostX and Microsoft

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a cost/construction-focused field such as Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
• 7+ years of cost management experience as Lead Consultant.
• Strong proficiency with cost estimation techniques and tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates and cost plans using benchmarking data.
• Develop value engineering and life-cycle costing options to optimize efficiency.
• Identify risks and maintain the project Risk Register.
• Contribute to pre-contract meetings with cost-related insights.
• Create and manage cost control reports to track financial performance.
• Attend client meetings with senior colleagues and document actions.
• Participate in design team meetings, assess cost implications, and implement outcomes.
• Develop standardized project templates for documentation.
• Prepare and manage change order logs, invoice logs, and cost reports.
• Oversee measurements and pricing research for development appraisals and qualification reviews.
• Hybrid: work location includes remote, client site, or Accenture office; some in-person collaboration.

Skills

Cost management

Cost estimation

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management

Tools

CostX

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accenture Construct is seeking a Lead Consultant in cost management to drive cost estimates, value engineering, and lifecycle cost options for large-scale data center and infrastructure programs in the United States. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, strategists and clients to optimize financial performance throughout design and construction.

The role requires 7+ years of cost management experience, a degree in a relevant field, and proficiency with CostX and Microsoft