Senior Cost Manager — Infrastructure Projects

Accenture; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects in the United States is seeking a senior Cost Management professional to develop detailed cost plans, manage budgets, and guide client decisions on capital projects from inception through post‑award.

You will lead cost reporting, bid evaluations, and change order reviews, mentor teams, and travel domestically up to 80%. The role emphasizes earned value management and proven experience with CMiC, CostX, and MS Excel to drive accurate cost outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM, Civil Eng, QS or related field with 5 years of cost management experience.
• 5 years in applying construction tech and sustainability to advise on options and costs.
• 5 years in preparing and reviewing cost reports and financial impacts using CMiC, MS-Excel or Procure.
• 5 years in preparing cost budgets and plans using MS-Excel or CostX.
• 5 years working with construction contracts.
• 5 years implementing Earned Value Management on projects.
• 5 years reviewing and negotiating change orders and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Develop a detailed cost plan with the client, including understanding site layout, conditions, and constraints.
• Review and present cost Estimates/Cost Plan as required.
• Prepare detailed estimates and cost plans.
• Report to senior leadership on current estimated cost vs. budget.
• Perform bid evaluations and cost negotiations.
• Manage the post-contract process.
• Prepare reports, analyses, contracts, budgets, risk assessments, and other documents.
• Advise managers and clients on improvements and new strategies.
• Record any changes in design and update budgets.
• Prepare and present high-level Cost Advice as required.
• Oversee the Pre-contract Process and monitor the allocation of internal resources.
• Attend Client meetings as Soben leads and ensure actions are executed post-meeting.

Skills

Cost management

Budget & cost reporting

Contract knowledge

Earned Value Management

Change order negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field

Tools

CMiC

MS-Excel

CostX

Procure

Job description

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects in the United States is seeking a senior Cost Management professional to develop detailed cost plans, manage budgets, and guide client decisions on capital projects from inception through post‑award.

You will lead cost reporting, bid evaluations, and change order reviews, mentor teams, and travel domestically up to 80%. The role emphasizes earned value management and proven experience with CMiC, CostX, and MS Excel to drive accurate cost outcomes.