Cost Manager, ANS

Accenture

. Prepare cost estimates and cost plans, incorporating benchmarking data for review .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost management, including cost estimation, value engineering, and risk assessment within construction projects. Proficient in utilizing CostX and Microsoft Office tools to enhance project efficiency and financial performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cost Management ExperienceCostX ProficiencyConstruction Process KnowledgeRisk Assessment SkillsBachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying

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Hard Skills

Cost EstimationValue EngineeringLife Cycle CostingCost Control ReportingChange Order ManagementPricing ResearchFinancial Performance TrackingConstruction Management TechniquesRisk Register MaintenanceDetailed Cost Reporting

Soft Skills

OrganizedDetail Oriented

Tools & Technologies

CostXMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft Project

Industry Keywords

Quantity SurveyingConstruction ManagementHyper-Scale Data CentersCost-Related InsightsProject Templates

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare cost estimates and cost plans, incorporating benchmarking data for review
Develop value engineering and life cycle costing options to optimize project efficiency
Identify potential risks and help maintain the project's Risk Register
Contribute to pre-contract process meetings with cost-related insights
Create and manage cost control reports to track financial performance
Attend client meetings with senior colleagues and document key discussion points and actions
Participate in design team meetings, assess cost implications, and implement agreed outcomes
Assist in developing standardized project templates for consistent documentation
Prepare and manage change order logs, invoice logs, and detailed cost reports
Oversee measurements and pricing research for development appraisals and qualification reviews
Work remotely, onsite at a client, or in an Accenture office or center
Participate in-person for collaboration, learning, relationship building, and client, peer, leader, and community engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Data Analytics or another cost/construction-focused field
2+ years of minimum cost management experience
Experience working in hyper-scale data centers is a plus
Thorough and complete knowledge of the construction process and management techniques, methods, and materials
Proficient in advanced functions in CostX to produce estimates and bills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Proficient in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and Outlook
Organized and detail oriented

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
Leadership development
Technical upskilling
Certification support
Flexible working arrangements