Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Lead Cost Consultant (Datacenter), COM
About the role
You’ve Never Been Satisfied with “Good Enough.”
You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you’ll do exactly that. You’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before.
You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we’re transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future.
Because “good enough” builds the past. You’re here to build what’s next, on a team that outperforms every norm.
Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects
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(Internal Title: Senior Cost Analyst)
- 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 by offering 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.
- Collaborate on reviewing contractual reliabilities and design and maintain project control databases, spreadsheets, and other control systems to support these functions
- Prepare board reports and supporting documentation for project approvals and contract awards
- Develop monthly accruals related to project contracts
- Track and provide analysis for Earned Value as required
- Support procedural updates and corporate initiatives related to costing
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Working Conditions
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Onsite at Client site: this role's work location is onsite with our client and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships. 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.
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Minimum of 8 years of Cost Management experience
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Data Analytics or another cost / construction focused
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Must be fluent in French
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Registered for and seeking AACE CCP, CEP, PSP, PRMP, EVP, or PMI equivalent
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Has completed equivalent training or successfully passed designated proficiency testing in lieu of the above
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:
- 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 the use of advanced functions in CostX to produce estimates, bills, etc.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project, Outlook & PowerPoint) at an appropriate level
- Thorough knowledge of Contract Administration principles, methods, procedures, and practices, as well as project management methods and practices
- In-depth understanding of Business Administration concepts with emphasis on scheduling principles combined with a good knowledge of budget and cost control concepts
- Excellent competency in MRP systems including MAXIMO and EcoSys, WorkDay, is considered an asset
- Demonstrated experience with systems including extensive relational database design concepts and spreadsheets to correlate operational and financial data (Sr Level)
- Tailor technical information for different audiences through presentations, reports, and other means independently
- Must foster relationships with various stakeholders
- Tact to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension
- Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership
- Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities
- Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)
- Excellent reading and language comprehension
- Ability to detect and capitalize on others' strengths
- Demonstrated capability to lead Cost Analysts, supervise, delegate, and develop capacity
- Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position.
The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.
Role Location Annual Salary Range
Ontario $155,000 to $170,000
About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale.
We are a talent and innovation-led company serving clients in more than 120 countries. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.
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Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Lead Cost Consultant (Datacenter), COM
About the role
You’ve Never Been Satisfied with “Good Enough.”
You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you’ll do exactly that. You’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before.
You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we’re transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future.
Because “good enough” builds the past. You’re here to build what’s next, on a team that outperforms every norm.
Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects
-
(Internal Title: Senior Cost Analyst)
- 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 by offering 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.
- Collaborate on reviewing contractual reliabilities and design and maintain project control databases, spreadsheets, and other control systems to support these functions
- Prepare board reports and supporting documentation for project approvals and contract awards
- Develop monthly accruals related to project contracts
- Track and provide analysis for Earned Value as required
- Support procedural updates and corporate initiatives related to costing
-
Working Conditions
-
Onsite at Client site: this role's work location is onsite with our client and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships. 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.
-
-
Minimum of 8 years of Cost Management experience
-
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Data Analytics or another cost / construction focused
-
Must be fluent in French
-
Registered for and seeking AACE CCP, CEP, PSP, PRMP, EVP, or PMI equivalent
-
Has completed equivalent training or successfully passed designated proficiency testing in lieu of the above
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:
- 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 the use of advanced functions in CostX to produce estimates, bills, etc.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project, Outlook & PowerPoint) at an appropriate level
- Thorough knowledge of Contract Administration principles, methods, procedures, and practices, as well as project management methods and practices
- In-depth understanding of Business Administration concepts with emphasis on scheduling principles combined with a good knowledge of budget and cost control concepts
- Excellent competency in MRP systems including MAXIMO and EcoSys, WorkDay, is considered an asset
- Demonstrated experience with systems including extensive relational database design concepts and spreadsheets to correlate operational and financial data (Sr Level)
- Tailor technical information for different audiences through presentations, reports, and other means independently
- Must foster relationships with various stakeholders
- Tact to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension
- Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership
- Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities
- Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)
- Excellent reading and language comprehension
- Ability to detect and capitalize on others' strengths
- Demonstrated capability to lead Cost Analysts, supervise, delegate, and develop capacity
- Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position.
The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.
Role Location Annual Salary Range
Ontario $155,000 to $170,000
About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale.
We are a talent and innovation-led company serving clients in more than 120 countries. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.
This LinkedIn company page is moderated. When engaging with Accenture, we encourage everyone to:
- Use common courtesy and be respectful of others.
- Create your own original content and avoid content that you know to be fraudulent.
- Never repost someone else's copyrighted work, unless you have permission.
- Never post personal, identifying, or confidential information.
We reserve the right to delete comments or posts we deem to be:
- Profane, obscene, inappropriate, offensive, abusive material.
- Spam, repeated comments and commercial messages and personal advertisements.
- Discriminatory or that contain hateful speech of any kind regarding age, gender, race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
- Threats; personal attacks; abusive, defamatory, derogatory, or inflammatory language; or stalking or harassment of any individual, entity or organization.
- False, inaccurate, libelous, or otherwise misleading in any way.