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**Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Lead Cost Manager (Data Center), ANS** - Lead cost management for data center projects, optimizing life cycle costs and ensuring project efficiency. - Utilize value engineering, benchmarking data, and risk assessment to drive cost savings and mitigate risks. - Collaborate with senior stakeholders and design teams, providing cost insights and contributing to project templates. - Prepare cost control reports, manage change orders, and facilitate client meetings. - Work flexibly, balancing remote, onsite, and Accenture office/center environments. - Proven experience (8+ years) in cost management within data center infrastructure projects. - Proficiency in estimating tools (e.g., Yellow Books, Blue Books) and cost management software (e.g., Microsoft Project). - Strong data analysis skills, with experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint). - Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field. - Experience with AI, IoT, and sustainability initiatives in data center projects beneficial. - Competitive salary: $150,000 - $180,000 per year.
- Compensation
- $150,000 – $180,000 USD
- City
- Not specified
- Country
- United States
Currency: $ (USD)
Full Job Description
THE WORK:
- 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 projects 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.
- 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.
$150,000 - $180,000 a year
