Accenture

Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Senior Cost Manager, ANS

Accenture$135K — $160K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering related field
  • 5+ years in a related role
  • Must have pharmaceutical experience
  • Full membership in RICS or equivalent (preferred)
  • Strong communication skills, especially in strategic collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Provide commercial management support for data center projects
  • Manage and report on commercial issues for transparency
  • Lead the Cost Trend Management (CTM) process
  • Ensure EPC teams are aligned with baseline estimates
  • Set up accurate cost reporting at design kick-off
  • Chair bi-weekly CTM meetings for actionable outcomes
  • Update the CTM log for accurate project tracking

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Adoption and surrogacy assistance
  • Supplemental insurance plans
Full Job Description
THE WORK:

  • You'll provide on-the-ground commercial management support to ensure the client is financially and contractually protected across all data center projects.
  • You'll manage and report on all commercial issues regularly to maintain transparency and accountability.
  • You'll lead the Cost Trend Management (CTM) process by identifying scope changes, market shifts, and risks impacting project budgets.
  • You'll ensure EPC teams understand the baseline estimates, including scope, cost, and execution assumptions.
  • You'll set up cost reporting correctly at design kick-off, ensuring accurate budget breakdowns and CTM data integration.
  • You'll chair bi-weekly CTM meetings with key stakeholders, drive actionable outcomes, and document meeting minutes.
  • You'll update the CTM log to reflect cost changes, root causes, and review stages for accurate project tracking.
  • You'll participate in design reviews to track cost changes from concept to final design stages.
  • You'll capture and log client-driven changes for review and approval in the CTM process.
  • You'll support cost estimation, QA cost trend reports, and provide quarterly feedback to improve CTM tools and processes.
  • 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 in construction Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering related field AND 5+ years of related experience
  • Must have pharmaceutical experience in addition to at least 7years in a similar or related role.


BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

  • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) full membership or equivalent
  • Commercial knowledge of construction internationally
  • 5+ years of experience working on construction contracts used internationally
  • Excellent communication skills, experience collaborating with all other areas of the datacenter program with an ability to think strategically and build the trust of our construction partners needed to agree very large construction contracts and final accounts


$135,000 - $160,000 a year

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 for roles that may be hired in Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia or Washington as set forth below.

We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

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.

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.
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