Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Lead Cost Manager, ANS

You’ve Never Been Satisfied with "Good Enough."
 
You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you’ll do exactly that. You’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before.
 
You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we’re transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future.
 
Because “good enough” builds the past. You’re here to build what’s next, on a team that outperforms every norm.
 
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As Accenture continues to grow, you may see a variety of new career opportunities, and depending on the role and location you may be directed to apply through Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects LLP or one of our other legal entities - Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC or Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc., with benefits varying by country and role, so please check with your recruiter for details.

Job Description
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.

Minimum Requirements
Must have a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field, plus 5 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the Cost Management industry. Must have 5 years of experience in each of the following: Applying relevant construction technologies and trends including sustainability to advise on appropriate options and cost implications; Preparing and reviewing cost reports and reporting on the financial impacts to make informed decisions utilizing CMiC, MS-Excel or Procure; Preparing cost budgets and plans utilizing MS-Excel or CostX for project execution; Experience working with construction contracts; Implementing Earned Value Management on projects; and Reviewing and negotiating change orders and proposals. Must have willingness and ability to travel domestically approximately 80% of the time to meet client needs.

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Accenture I&CP offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) with employer match; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off and holidays; paid maternity and parental caregiver leave; adoption and surrogacy assistance; supplemental insurance plans; an employee assistance program; legal resources; and identity theft protection.
Benefits eligibility may vary by state, country, and role. Please connect with your recruiter for more information.