Senior Cost Manager - Infra & Capital Projects

Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, LLC is seeking a seasoned commercial manager to protect clients financially and contractually across data center projects.

You will lead cost trend management, coordinate with EPC teams, and drive accurate budget reporting from design kick-off through execution. A strong background in pre-construction commercial management is essential, with global contract experience welcomed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying or related field and 5+ years of related experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing the estimating or commercials on a major construction portfolio.
• 5+ years of experience of commercial management during pre-construction of major construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-the-ground commercial management support to ensure the client is financially and contractually protected across data center projects.
• Manage and report on all commercial issues to maintain transparency and accountability.
• Lead the CTM process by identifying scope changes, market shifts, and risks impacting budgets.
• Ensure EPC teams understand baseline estimates, including scope, cost, and execution assumptions.
• Set up cost reporting at design kick-off with accurate budget breakdowns and CTM data integration.
• Chair bi-weekly CTM meetings with stakeholders and document meeting minutes.
• Update CTM log to reflect cost changes and review stages for accurate tracking.
• Participate in design reviews to track cost changes from concept to final design.
• Capture and log client-driven changes for CTM review and approval.
• Support cost estimation, QA cost trend reports, and improve CTM tools and processes.
• Flexible: mix of remote, onsite at client, or Accenture office.

Skills

Cost management

Budgeting

Contract management

CTM process

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

Cost estimation tools

Job description

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, LLC is seeking a seasoned commercial manager to protect clients financially and contractually across data center projects.

You will lead cost trend management, coordinate with EPC teams, and drive accurate budget reporting from design kick-off through execution. A strong background in pre-construction commercial management is essential, with global contract experience welcomed.