Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Lead Cost Manager, ANS

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects helps develop and deliver factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure through real-world expertise, digital innovation, and AI. The Lead Cost Manager will develop and manage cost plans, estimates, budgets, contracts, risk assessments, and cost reporting while advising clients and senior leadership. The role also oversees bidding, negotiations, post-contract processes, change orders, and client meetings.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a detailed cost plan with the client, including understanding site layout, conditions, and constraints
• Review and present cost Estimates/Cost Plan as required
• Prepare detailed estimates and cost plans
• Report to senior leadership on current estimated cost vs. budget
• 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 any changes in design and update budgets
• Prepare and present high-level Cost Advice as required
• Oversee the Pre-contract Process and monitor the allocation of internal resources
• Attend Client meetings as Soben leads and ensure actions are executed post-meeting

Requirements:

• Must have a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field, plus 5 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the Cost Management industry
• Must have 5 years of experience in applying relevant construction technologies and trends including sustainability to advise on appropriate options and cost implications
• Must have 5 years of experience in preparing and reviewing cost reports and reporting on the financial impacts to make informed decisions utilizing CMiC, MS-Excel or Procure
• Must have 5 years of experience in preparing cost budgets and plans utilizing MS-Excel or CostX for project execution
• Must have 5 years of experience working with construction contracts
• Must have 5 years of experience implementing Earned Value Management on projects
• Must have 5 years of experience reviewing and negotiating change orders and proposals
• Must have willingness and ability to travel domestically approximately 80% of the time to meet client needs