Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Director of Estimating, ANS
Accenture
fulltime
Information Technology
10+ years
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
THE WORK:
You’ll lead and govern multi-disciplinary Estimating function supporting hyperscale data center programs.
You’ll establish and maintain firmwide estimating standards, methodologies, and governance frameworks.
You’ll oversee estimating activities across ROM, schematic, design development, and construction phases.
You’ll ensure estimates are accurate, defensible, and aligned with current labor, material, and market conditions.
You’ll direct benchmarking, cost validation, and value engineering initiatives.
You’ll manage estimate revisions, scope changes, and clearly communicate cost and schedule impacts.
You’ll serve as the senior estimating interface for clients, presenting cost plans and executive-level summaries.
You’ll support client CAPEX planning, program budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.
You’ll collaborate with internal program, delivery, and procurement teams to ensure cost alignment.
You’ll lead the development and governance of estimating tools, cost models, and benchmarks.
You’ll monitor market trends, escalation drivers, and cost risk factors.
You’ll recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing estimating leaders and teams.
You’ll drive continuous improvement, technology adoption, and scalability across the estimating function.
Remote: This role allows for remote work for the majority of your work hours.
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.
$200,000 - $250,000 a year
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We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Solid experience in construction estimating and/or cost management, with progressive responsibility on large-scale projects.
Proven experience delivering hyperscale or mission-critical data center construction programs.
Demonstrated leadership of multi-disciplinary estimating teams.
Strong understanding of construction cost drivers, procurement strategies, and market conditions.
Ability to lead both conceptual (ROM) and detailed estimating efforts.
Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:
Experience working in a consultancy or professional services environment.
Proficiency with estimating and cost management tools such as CostX, Bluebeam, Accubid, Excel.
Field or construction execution experience supporting constructability and risk assessment.
Experience supporting program-level or portfolio-level cost planning.
Strong commercial awareness and ability to build trusted, long-term client relationships.
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