Job Title

Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Intermediate Project Cost Control Consultant, COM

Location

Vancouver, BC CA (Primary)

Category

Construction Management, Engineering, Project Controls, Project Management

Job Type

Full-time

THE WORK:

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.
Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects

• (Internal Title: Intermediate Cost Analyst)
  • Provide cost control services including budget management, cost tracking, commitment management, accrual management, forecasting, cash flow management, change management support, cost reporting, cost assurance, and cost performance analysis.
  • Provide cost control resources and subject matter expertise at junior, intermediate, senior, lead, and advisory levels to support invoice review and validation, commitment management, payment processing, accruals, forecasting, cash flow management, financial analysis, reporting, and cost assurance activities.
  • Provide quantity surveying services and subject matter expertise including quantity verification, field quantity validation, quantity reconciliation, progress measurement support, productivity assessments, invoice review support, commercial evaluations, change order assessments, and quantity-based performance analysis.
  • Responsible for the creation of cashflows and "Estimated Final Costs" for large capital projects
  • Participate in the various phases of the contracts including the development of terms and conditions, negotiations, and warranty administration
  • Report on the progress and contract status
  • Ensure schedules for acquisition projects are prepared, monitored, and maintained
  • Provide project control support for all aspects of the Capital and Operating budget preparation
  • Monitor cost analysis, controls, and reconciliation for the assigned projects
  • Review contractual reliabilities and design and maintain project control databases, spreadsheets, and other control systems to support these functions
  • Develop and manage required reports and supporting documentation for project approvals and contract awards
  • Complete any tasks assigned by the Senior Cost Analyst or higher in an efficient and timely manner
• Working Conditions
  • Hybrid (Vancouver 4 days/week, Remote 1 day/week)
  • With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience on large capital projects
• College Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline, or the equivalent
• Registered for and seeking AACE CCP, CEP, PSP, PRMP, EVP, or PMI equivalent
• Has completed equivalent training or successfully passed designated proficiency testing in lieu of the above

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Extensive experience with the operating and capital program budget process and related approval
• Thorough knowledge of contract administration principles, methods, procedures, and practices, as well as project management methods and practices
• In-depth understanding of business administration concepts with emphasis on accounting and scheduling principles combined with a good knowledge of budget and cost control concepts
• Expertise in MRP systems including MAXIMO and SAP is considered an asset
• Proficient in systems with extensive relational database design concepts and spreadsheets to correlate operational and financial data
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts
• Independently tailor technical information for different audiences through presentations, reports, and other means
• Must foster positive relationships with various stakeholders
• Tact to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate favorable terms under contracts
• Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership
• Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities
• Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal) in a demanding multidisciplinary project environment
• Must work collaboratively and independently in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position.

The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit - in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.
Role Location Annual Salary Range
Toronto $85,000 - $120,000