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Accenture Construct – Senior Cost Manager, ANS

Accenture· Communications, Media & Technology – Life Sciences
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Hybrid (Houston, TX)$135k - $160kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Senior Cost Manager role at Accenture Construct responsible for on-the-ground commercial management, cost trend management (CTM), and ensuring accurate cost reporting across data center projects, with flexible hybrid work arrangements.

Responsibilities

  • You'll provide on-the-ground commercial management support to ensure the client is financially and contractually protected across all data center projects.
  • You'll manage and report on all commercial issues regularly to maintain transparency and accountability.
  • You'll lead the Cost Trend Management (CTM) process by identifying scope changes, market shifts, and risks impacting project budgets.
  • You'll ensure EPC teams understand the baseline estimates, including scope, cost, and execution assumptions.
  • You'll set up cost reporting correctly at design kick-off, ensuring accurate budget breakdowns and CTM data integration.
  • You'll chair bi-weekly CTM meetings with key stakeholders, drive actionable outcomes, and document meeting minutes.
  • You'll update the CTM log to reflect cost changes, root causes, and review stages for accurate project tracking.
  • You'll participate in design reviews to track cost changes from concept to final design stages.
  • You'll capture and log client-driven changes for review and approval in the CTM process.
  • You'll support cost estimation, QA cost trend reports, and provide quarterly feedback to improve CTM tools and processes.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in construction Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering related field AND 5+ years of related experience
  • Must have pharmaceutical experience in addition to at least 7 years in a similar or related role.

Skills

Required:Cost managementContract managementCommunication

Benefits

  • Accenture Construct offers a comprehensive benefits package including 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; and identity theft protection.
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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