Lead Cost Manager, Infrastructure & Capital Projects

Accenture

Lead Cost Manager developing estimates, budgets, and cost plans for Accenture infrastructure and capital projects. Managing contracts, bids, change orders, and client cost advice with extensive domestic travel.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $180,282 - $190,282 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cost Management, including detailed cost planning, budget preparation, and financial reporting. Proficient in construction technologies and contract management, with a strong focus on sustainability and risk assessment.

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Cost ManagementConstruction TechnologiesCMiCMS-ExcelEarned Value Management

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Hard Skills

Cost PlanningCost EstimationBudget PreparationBid EvaluationChange Order NegotiationRisk AssessmentContract ManagementFinancial ReportingSustainability PracticesConstruction Contract Review

Soft Skills

Client AdvisingPresentation SkillsCommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

CostXCMiCMS-ExcelConstruction Management Software

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementQuantity SurveyingCivil EngineeringCost Management IndustryPost-Contract Process

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop detailed cost plans with clients, including site layout, conditions, and constraints
Review and present cost estimates and cost plans
Prepare detailed estimates and cost plans
Report estimated costs versus budget to senior leadership
Perform bid evaluations and cost negotiations
Manage the post-contract process
Prepare reports, analyses, contracts, budgets, risk assessments, and other documents
Advise managers and clients on improvements and new strategies
Record design changes and update budgets
Prepare and present high-level cost advice
Oversee the pre-contract process and monitor allocation of internal resources
Attend client meetings as Soben leads and ensure post-meeting actions are executed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field
5 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the Cost Management industry
5 years of experience applying construction technologies and trends, including sustainability, to advise on options and cost implications
5 years of experience preparing and reviewing cost reports and reporting financial impacts using CMiC, MS-Excel, or Procure
5 years of experience preparing cost budgets and plans using MS-Excel or CostX
5 years of experience working with construction contracts
5 years of experience implementing Earned Value Management on projects
5 years of experience reviewing and negotiating change orders and proposals
Willingness and ability to travel domestically approximately 80% of the time to meet client needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Basic life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability
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
Employee assistance program
Legal resources
Identity theft protection