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Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Senior Cost Manager, ANS

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, LLC Ashburn, WV

As Accenture continues to grow, we have an increasing number of career opportunities available to you. Depending on the job and location, you may be directed to apply with Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects LLP or one of the following Legal entities: Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc. Please note that benefits can vary by country and role. Please check with your recruiter for more information. 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 prepare cost estimates and cost plans, incorporating benchmarking data for review. You’ll develop value engineering and life cycle costing options to optimize project efficiency. You’ll identify potential risks and help maintain the project’s Risk Register. You’ll contribute to pre-contract process meetings, offering cost-related insights. You’ll create and manage cost control reports to track financial performance. You’ll attend client meetings with senior colleagues and document key discussion points and actions. You’ll participate in design team meetings, assess cost implications, and implement agreed outcomes. You’ll assist in developing standardized project templates for consistent documentation. You’ll prepare and manage change order logs, invoice logs, and detailed cost reports. You’ll oversee measurements and pricing research for development appraisals and qualification reviews. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 5-7 years of minimum cost management experience BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE: Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills Proficient in the use of advanced functions in CostX to produce estimates, bills, etc. or similar on screen take off software. Data Center Experience Preferable Client-facing skills Team player with the ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing Organized and detail oriented $140,000 - $160,000 a year 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 for roles that may be hired in Illinois, Minnesota, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio or Washington as set forth below. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity and Aff... Accenture is an EEO and Aff... Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend Ashburn, VA

Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world's most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Job Description Turner & Townsend are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to act as the key, day to day client interface, ensuring that client objectives are met through the delivery of a value-added cost management service. To be successful in this role you must have great communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing role. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, driven, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. In this significant position, you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction, embedding, and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend. *50% travel is required for this role Responsibilities: Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle. Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan. Review and participate with the design services team and general contractor in the development of cost estimates. Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure that their data is accurate. Communicate or meet with the general contractor and owner of project manager to gather status information to prepare a cost estimate update. Prepare written comments to the general contractor's submissions, including the executive summary. Coordinate all sources of cost information for cost discussions and suppliers direct from NPA, subs, quantities from A/Es. Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact. Work proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling issues. Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects. Complete timely, accurate cost checking and valuation processes. Participate effectively with post-contract cost variances and the change of control processes. Manage Cost impact / contingency management and commitment tracking logs. Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate VE sessions with stakeholders. Developing cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones. Providing commercial input to design optioneering and input into value engineering exercises. Reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing and leading negotiations on behalf of the client to drive fair contract prices. Performing quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle. Ensuring that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively. Ensuring that cost auditing and valuation work is managed effectively and that a robust process for cost validation is in place. Carrying out the production of monthly cost reports for presentation to the client. Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed upon in a timely manner. Compiling built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes. Identify, coach and mentor talent to realize their potential and celebrate the success of others. Display excellence in leadership and service delivery on commissions is in line with the conditions of appointment Financial Management - Utilize internal software to track ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission and financial reports Implement and maintain the use of internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies and tools in the office to ensure consistent delivery of best practice for Clients and the company Be a role model that drives a one business culture that achieves great outcomes by striking the right balance for our people, clients, stakeholders, and society. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction. Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry. RICS accredited or working towards it is preferred. Experience of leading cost management on medium or large sized construction projects of medium to high complexity. Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred. Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering. Excellent communication skills. Additional Information The salary range for this full-time role is $135K-$165 per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate's experience and qualifications. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs. Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Senior Cost Manager, ANS

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, LLC Ashburn, VA

Job Description Job Description 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 prepare cost estimates and cost plans, incorporating benchmarking data for review. You'll develop value engineering and life cycle costing options to optimize project efficiency. You'll identify potential risks and help maintain the project’s Risk Register. You'll contribute to pre-contract process meetings, offering cost-related insights. You'll create and manage cost control reports to track financial performance. You'll attend client meetings with senior colleagues and document key discussion points and actions. You'll participate in design team meetings, assess cost implications, and implement agreed outcomes. You'll assist in developing standardized project templates for consistent documentation. You'll prepare and manage change order logs, invoice logs, and detailed cost reports. You'll oversee measurements and pricing research for development appraisals and qualification reviews. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Bachelor's degree or equivalent 5-7 years of minimum cost management experience BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE: Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills Proficient in the use of advanced functions in CostX to produce estimates, bills, etc. or similar on screen take off software. Data Center Experience Preferable Client-facing skills Team player with the ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing Organized and detail oriented 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 for roles that may be hired in Illinois, Minnesota, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, or Washington as set forth below. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement Accenture is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. As Accenture continues to grow, you may see a variety of new career opportunities, and depending on the role and location you may be directed to apply through Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects LLP or one of our other legal entities - Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, LLC or Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects Inc., with benefits varying by country and role, so please check with your recruiter for details.

Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend Ashburn, VA

Job Description Job Description Company Description Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Job Description Turner & Townsend are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to act as the key, day to day client interface, ensuring that client objectives are met through the delivery of a value-added cost management service. To be successful in this role you must have great communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing role. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, driven, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. In this significant position, you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction, embedding, and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend. *50% travel is required for this role Responsibilities: Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.  Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan.  Review and participate with the design services team and general contractor in the development of cost estimates.  Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure that their data is accurate.  Communicate or meet with the general contractor and owner of project manager to gather status information to prepare a cost estimate update.  Prepare written comments to the general contractor’s submissions, including the executive summary.  Coordinate all sources of cost information for cost discussions and suppliers direct from NPA, subs, quantities from A/Es.  Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact.  Work proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling issues.  Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects. Complete timely, accurate cost checking and valuation processes.  Participate effectively with post-contract cost variances and the change of control processes.  Manage Cost impact / contingency management and commitment tracking logs.  Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate VE sessions with stakeholders.  Developing cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.  Providing commercial input to design optioneering and input into value engineering exercises.  Reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing and leading negotiations on behalf of the client to drive fair contract prices.  Performing quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.  Ensuring that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.  Ensuring that cost auditing and valuation work is managed effectively and that a robust process for cost validation is in place.  Carrying out the production of monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.  Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed upon in a timely manner.  Compiling built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.  Identify, coach and mentor talent to realize their potential and celebrate the success of others. Display excellence in leadership and service delivery on commissions is in line with the conditions of appointment Financial Management - Utilize internal software to track ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission and financial reports Implement and maintain the use of internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies and tools in the office to ensure consistent delivery of best practice for Clients and the company Be a role model that drives a one business culture that achieves great outcomes by striking the right balance for our people, clients, stakeholders, and society.  SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction. Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry. RICS accredited or working towards it is preferred. Experience of leading cost management on medium or large sized construction projects of medium to high complexity.  Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred. Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering. Excellent communication skills. Additional Information The salary range for this full-time role is $135K-$165 per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package.  Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications. *On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #LI-MW3 Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

Junior to Mid Construction Project Manager- Cost Focus

Project Management Institute Ashburn, VA

Position Title: Junior to Mid Construction Project Manager- Cost FocusIts an exciting time to join MGAC!MGAC is a global boutique consultancy dedicated to managing and representing our clients best interests. Our success is rooted in hiring exceptional people who are driven to do challenging work with the unique blend of experience, integrity, creativity, and commitment that separates us from our competitors.We have three simple goals: to do the most interesting and challenging work, to have fun working together, and to build a successful business in the process.This position requires local support, with approximately 4-5 days per week onsite in Ashburn, VA , subject to client needs.Unlock Your PotentialWere looking for candidates eager to take ownership of challenging projects and grow their careers. Heres what will set you up for success at MGAC:3+ years of experience in construction project management with a thorough understanding of the building design and construction process.Bachelors, Associates, or equivalent experience in a construction-related discipline.2+ years of construction cost management experience.2+ years of experience managing critical environment construction projects (e.g., data centers, labs, hospitals).MEP experience in ground-up construction.Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, presentation, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.Ambitious, construction and project management-focused, and seeking a modern and energetic business that will empower you to grow your career.What Youll Be DoingMGACs Critical Environments team manages the construction of data centers and hospitals with deep industry expertise. We act as owners representatives resolving issues, managing conflicts, and guiding informed decisions to keep projects on track. As a Project Manager at MGAC, you will lead incredible, resume-building, high-visibility projects.Project LeadershipIndependently manage the full scope of projects while simultaneously managing components of others.Mentor and lead teams while managing schedule, scope, and budget.Lead project risk management, contingency planning, and schedule and budget recovery planning.Achieve and maintain the clients vision as a trusted partner.Financial and Contract ManagementEnsure timely invoicing and collection.Identify and secure add-services opportunities.Collaboration and CommunicationMaintain collaborative relationships with clients, A&E professionals, contractors/GCs, vendors, and other teams.Anticipate project and team risks; solve complex challenges and conflicts.Conduct requirements gathering and needs assessments.Our Critical Environments project work is expanding, with a healthy pipeline and numerous opportunities on the horizon.Why Work With Us?29+ years strong in North America and growing fast with a positive, energizing culture.Consistently recognized as a Top Workplace with a true employee-first mindset.Entrepreneurial spirit encouraged bring fresh ideas and exceed client expectations.Global reach, yet agile and client-focused like a boutique firm.Your voice matters flat structure, open doors, and recognition for your contributions.Strong work-life balance, generous PTO, and top-tier wellness benefits.Beyond the Paycheck: Discover Our BenefitsRecognized as a Top Workplace for over a decade.Vacation starts on day one accrue 3 weeks per year, plus a paid birthday off.8 sick days and 9 paid holidays annually for full-time employees.Competitive benefits that support both personal and professional growth.Salary Range$110,000 - $140,000 per year (commensurate with experience)The advertised salary range is intended as a general guideline and may vary based on factors such as experience, expertise, and location. This base salary does not reflect the full compensation package, which may include bonuses, 401(k) matching up to 8%, and other benefits.PI280939206#J-18808-Ljbffr

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