Cost Manager – Infrastructure & Capital Projects

Accenture

Cost Manager at Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects developing cost estimates and optimizing project efficiency. Collaborating with teams to build factories, grids, and public infrastructure.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeAllentown • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $130,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost management, including cost estimation, value engineering, and risk assessment, while effectively collaborating with design teams and clients to optimize project financial performance.

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Cost EstimationValue EngineeringRisk ManagementCost Control ReportingChange Order Management

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Hard Skills

Cost EstimationValue EngineeringLife Cycle CostingRisk Register ManagementCost Control ReportingChange Order ManagementPricing ResearchFinancial Performance TrackingStandardized DocumentationCost Reporting

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationDocumentationInsight DevelopmentMeeting Participation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity SurveyingBachelor's Degree in Construction ManagementBachelor's Degree in EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Data Analytics

Industry Keywords

Cost ManagementConstructionProject EfficiencyPre-Contract ProcessDevelopment Appraisals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent - in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Data Analytics or another cost / construction focused
2+ years of minimum cost management experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.