
Cost Manager – Infrastructure & Capital Projects, All Levels
Accenture
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Madison • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $100,000 - $190,000 per year
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent - in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Data Analytics or another cost / construction focused
- Cost Manager: 2+ years of minimum cost management experience; Location: Hybrid
- Senior Cost Manager: 5+ years of cost management experience; Location: Primarily On-Site; Hybrid.
- Lead Consultant: 7+ years of cost management experience; Location: Needs to be local or Relocated
- Associate Director: 10+ years of cost management; Location: Needs to be local or Relocated
Benefits
- Please note that benefits can vary by country and role. Please check with your recruiter for more information.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
cost estimationvalue engineeringlife cycle costingrisk managementcost controlchange order managementfinancial performance trackingmeasurements and pricing researchcost reportingproject documentation
Soft skills
communicationcollaborationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailclient relationship managementteamworkflexibilityleadershipinsightful analysis
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Quantity SurveyingBachelor's degree in Construction ManagementBachelor's degree in Data Analytics