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# Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Lead Cost Manager, ANS

- **Company:** Accenture
- **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $180,282.0 - $190,282.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Adobe InDesign
- **Published:** July 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=edca415e2c07bd27

## About the Role

Must have a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field, plus 5 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the Cost Management industry.

Must have 5 years of experience in each of the following:

 * Applying relevant construction technologies and trends including sustainability to advise on appropriate options and cost implications;

 * Preparing and reviewing cost reports and reporting on the financial impacts to make informed decisions utilizing CMiC, MS-Excel or Procure;

 * Preparing cost budgets and plans utilizing MS-Excel or CostX for project execution;

 * Experience working with construction contracts;

 * Implementing Earned Value Management on projects; and

 * Reviewing and negotiating change orders and proposals., Must have willingness and ability to travel domestically approximately 80% of the time to meet client needs.

## Description

* Develop a detailed cost plan with the client, including understanding site layout, conditions, and constraints.

 * Review and present cost Estimates/Cost Plan as required.

 * Prepare detailed estimates and cost plans.

 * Report to senior leadership on current estimated cost vs. budget.

 * Perform bid evaluations and cost negotiations.

 * Manage the post-contract process.

 * Prepare reports, analyses, contracts, budgets, risk assessments, and other documents.

 * Advise managers and clients on improvements and new strategies.

 * Record any changes in design and update budgets.

 * Prepare and present high-level Cost Advice as required.

 * Oversee the Pre-contract Process and monitor the allocation of internal resources.

 * Attend Client meetings as Soben leads and ensure actions are executed post-meeting.


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