Strategic Cost Manager – Large Infrastructure (Remote)

Accenture PLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Construct is seeking a Cost Manager to lead cost planning for large-scale programs, including data centers, infrastructure, and networks. You will prepare estimates, develop life cycle costing options, and contribute to pre-contract reviews, ensuring cost-conscious solutions.

You will work with project teams and clients across regions, leveraging CostX and MS Office tools. You will participate in design reviews, track financial performance through cost control reports, and maintain the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Data Analytics or related cost/construction field.
• 2+ years of minimum cost management experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates and cost plans using benchmarking data.
• Develop value engineering and life cycle costing options to optimize project efficiency.
• Identify potential risks and maintain the project’s Risk Register.
• Contribute to pre-contract process meetings with cost-related insights.
• Create and manage cost control reports to track financial performance.
• Attend client meetings with senior colleagues and document key actions.
• Support design team meetings to assess cost implications and implement outcomes.
• Develop standardized project templates for consistent documentation.
• Prepare and manage change order logs, invoice logs and detailed cost reports.
• Oversee measurements and pricing research for development appraisals.
• Hybrid work arrangement including remote, onsite client, or Accenture office.

Job description

Accenture Construct is seeking a Cost Manager to lead cost planning for large-scale programs, including data centers, infrastructure, and networks. You will prepare estimates, develop life cycle costing options, and contribute to pre-contract reviews, ensuring cost-conscious solutions.

You will work with project teams and clients across regions, leveraging CostX and MS Office tools. You will participate in design reviews, track financial performance through cost control reports, and maintain the