Accenture

Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Lead Cost Manager (Data Center), ANS

Accenture • $90K — $130K *
El Paso, TX 79936Hybrid
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 5 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in cost estimation and project management in infrastructure projects.
  • Detailed knowledge of construction processes, management techniques, materials, and methods.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with CostX for preparing estimates and bills is a plus.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare cost estimates and plans using benchmarking data.
  • Develop value engineering and life cycle costing options for project optimization.
  • Identify risks and update the project's Risk Register accordingly.
  • Contribute to pre-contract meetings with cost-related insights.
  • Manage and track financial performance through cost control reports.
  • Document key outcomes from client meetings alongside senior colleagues.
  • Participate in design discussions, assessing cost implications and executing outcomes.

Benefits

  • Flexible work location with a mix of remote and onsite options.
  • Opportunity for in-person collaboration and relationship-building.
  • Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace.
Full Job Description
THE WORK:

  • You'll prepare cost estimates and cost plans, incorporating benchmarking data for review.
  • You'll develop value engineering and life cycle costing options to optimize project efficiency.
  • You'll identify potential risks and help maintain the project's Risk Register.
  • You'll contribute to pre-contract process meetings, offering cost-related insights.
  • You'll create and manage cost control reports to track financial performance.
  • You'll attend client meetings with senior colleagues and document key discussion points and actions.
  • You'll participate in design team meetings, assess cost implications, and implement agreed outcomes.
  • You'll assist in developing standardized project templates for consistent documentation.
  • You'll prepare and manage change order logs, invoice logs, and detailed cost reports.
  • You'll oversee measurements and pricing research for development appraisals and qualification reviews.
  • Flexible: The work location for this role will include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office or center
  • 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:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent - in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Data Analytics or another cost/ construction focused
  • Lead Consultant: 7+ years of cost management experience


BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

  • Experience working in hyper-scale data centers is a plus
  • Thorough and complete knowledge of the construction process and management techniques, methods, and materials.
  • Proficient in the use of advanced functions in CostX to produce estimates, bills, etc.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint) at an appropriate level
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Outlook
  • Organized and detail oriented

About Accenture

Accenture plc is a multinational professional services company that provides services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. The company has more than 537,000 employees serving clients in more than 120 countries. Accenture operates across five business segments: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Service; Products; and Resources. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has offices worldwide.
Learn more about Accenture
Size
624,000 employees
Market Cap
$173.8 billion
Industry
Business Services
Net Income
$5.2 billion
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+11.2%
Revenue
$44.7 billion
NASDAQ
ACN
* Ladders Estimates

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