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Accenture Construct – Senior Cost Manager, ANS

Accenture· Communications, Media & Technology – Soben - Data Center
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Hybrid (Columbus, OH)$140k - $160kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Senior Cost Manager leading major client accounts or a portfolio of projects within Accenture Construct, focusing on cost management, client satisfaction, and program-level delivery for data centers, grids, rail networks, factories, and public infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • You'll serve as the primary lead for major client accounts or a portfolio of smaller projects, ensuring exceptional service delivery and client satisfaction.
  • You'll drive client retention, account expansion, and business development to support overall firm growth.
  • You'll lead client presentations, negotiations, and fee proposal development and management.
  • You'll identify and capitalize on new opportunities to grow the Cost Management service offering.
  • You'll oversee financial performance — including revenue tracking, margin analysis, accounts receivable, and forecasting — to ensure profitability.
  • You'll lead cost control strategies and provide expert guidance in capital planning, procurement, commercial management, and risk mitigation.
  • You'll deliver value engineering and cost-saving recommendations that maintain quality and performance standards.
  • You'll manage and develop a high-performing team through effective recruitment, mentoring, and training initiatives.
  • You'll lead internal QA/QC reviews, post-project evaluations, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance quality and process efficiency.
  • You'll champion operational excellence by monitoring KPIs and optimizing processes to improve performance.
  • You'll represent the firm at industry events and act as a senior advisor, reinforcing the company’s brand reputation and leadership.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or a related field
  • Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Cost Management, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity
  • Data Center Experience preferable
  • Certifications (preferred): MRICS, CCP, PMP or equivalent

Skills

Required:Cost managementLeadership and team developmentClient management

Benefits

  • medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a 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; an employee assistance program; legal resources; identity theft protection
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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