Senior Cost Manager - Mission-Critical Infra (Onsite/Remote)

Accenture PLC; United States; Remote; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Construct is seeking a seasoned cost estimator to join our onsite team delivering data centers, power grids, rail networks, and other major infrastructure projects. You will prepare cost estimates, cost plans, and benchmarking reports, and support pre-contract and procurement activities.

You will participate in client meetings, advise on cost implications, and contribute to development appraisals.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in cost estimating or quantity surveying.
• Proficient in CostX to produce estimates and cost plans.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint) at an appropriate level.
• Strong contact preparation, post-contract administration, and project close-out skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, cost plans, and benchmarking reports.
• Develop Value Engineering and Life Cycle Costing options.
• Identify risks, support risk registers, and contribute to pre-contract and procurement processes.
• Attend client and design team meetings, advise on cost implications, and capture key actions.
• Assist with lease negotiations, change orders, invoices, cost reports, and development appraisals.
• Contribute to project templates and qualification questionnaires; take on additional duties as required.
• Onsite at client site to enable delivery and build client relationships.

Skills

Cost estimating

Quantity surveying

CostX

MS Office (Excel Word PowerPoint)

Risk management

Client meetings

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or cognate qualification

Tools

CostX

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Accenture Construct is seeking a seasoned cost estimator to join our onsite team delivering data centers, power grids, rail networks, and other major infrastructure projects. You will prepare cost estimates, cost plans, and benchmarking reports, and support pre-contract and procurement activities.

You will participate in client meetings, advise on cost implications, and contribute to development appraisals.