Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Senior Cost Lead, ANS

As Accenture continues to grow, we have an increasing number of career opportunities available to you. Depending on the job and location, you may be directed to apply with Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects LLP or one of the following Legal entities: 

* Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC 

* Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc. 

Please note that benefits can vary by country and role. Please check with your recruiter for more information. 

WHO WE ARE: 

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects. We are reinventing how capital projects are planned, designed, managed and executed. We help our clients efficiently and sustainably build and upgrade the factories, plants, networks, grids, transport and public infrastructure we need to live and work.​​Local knowledge backed by global capabilities and experience. That’s how we deliver better outcomes for our clients. Our experienced program and project managers work on the ground, hand in hand with our industry experts, strategists, technologists and ecosystem partners to help us improve project performance and outcomes. We balance the need to make improvements immediately with the desire to transform the way projects are delivered in the future. ​​

From inception to completion, we use deep "hands on" design and construction experience coupled with data, technology and AI to help bring projects in on time and on budget. While helping to execute today, we focus on building a digital backbone to improve collaboration between stakeholders, reduce risk and use resources more efficiently. We digitally enable the workforce to help them predict issues, work more effectively and ensure their safety. ​​Together with our clients we are using technology and human ingenuity to reinvent the way our built world is created, operated and maintained. Visit us here to learn more about ​Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects

• You’ll prepare detailed cost estimates and cost plans for review, including benchmarking against industry standards.
• You’ll assist in developing Value Engineering and Life Cycle Costing options to optimize project value.
• You’ll identify potential risks, contributing to the preparation and maintenance of the project Risk Register.
• You’ll support the pre-contract process by contributing to key meetings and providing cost input.
• You’ll assist in preparing the Procurement Strategy and supporting reports.
• You’ll attend client meetings with senior colleagues as required, recording discussion points and agreed actions.
• You’ll participate in design team meetings, advising on potential cost implications and implementing meeting outcomes.
• You’ll assist in lease negotiations, validating tenant improvement allowances.
• You’ll contribute to the development of standardized project templates.
• You’ll support cost management tasks, including change order logs, invoice logs, and cost reports.
• You’ll assist with measurements and research pricing for development appraisals.
• You’ll support the drafting and finalization of Pre-Qualification Questionnaires for review.
• You’ll perform additional duties as assigned to support the project and cost management team.
• Remote: This role allows for remote work for the majority of your work hours.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 7+ years of cost management experience
• Proficient in the use of advanced functions in CostX to produce estimates, bills, etc.
• Proficient in the required functions of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint) to an appropriate level
• Knowledge of relevant construction technologies and trends (e.g., Sustainability) to assist with appropriate options and cost implications
• Team player with the ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing
• Organized and detail-oriented

• Experience with Data Center or Mission Critical Construction projects
• MRICS or on the path to chartership

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