About this role
About the Role A senior cost management professional responsible for developing and leading project cost controls within Accenture's Infrastructure & Capital Projects practice, onsite with clients. You will work across EHS, budgeting, forecasting, and earned value to drive financial performance for large capital projects and provide strategic financial guidance to project leadership. What You'll Do
- Develop, review, and manage project-specific Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Plans aligned with Global Construction Safety Policy and OSHA regulations.
- Lead the development and implementation of cost control systems, plans, and procedures across project portfolios.
- Monitor budgets, expenditures, and forecasts to ensure alignment with project and corporate financial objectives.
- Identify cost variances, risks, and savings opportunities; propose corrective actions.
- Prepare and maintain detailed cost reports, dashboards, and forecasts for project leadership and stakeholders.
- Conduct variance analysis, cash flow tracking, and earned value performance reporting.
- Partner with project management, engineering, procurement, and finance teams to coordinate all aspects of cost control.
- Act as a trusted financial advisor to project leadership, providing clear and actionable recommendations.
- Lead and mentor cost control team members, fostering professional development and accountability.
- Drive process improvement and standardization in cost management practices and tools. What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
- 7+ years in project cost control or financial analysis, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role supporting large capital or industrial projects.
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, earned value management (EVM), and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in SAP, Oracle, or equivalent ERP systems and expert use of Microsoft Excel.
- Proven ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and communicate financial implications.
- Strategic thinker with excellent leadership, collaboration, and communication capabilities.
- Background in life sciences, manufacturing, construction, or large-scale infrastructure projects preferred. Nice to Have
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
- 10+ years in project cost control or financial analysis, with at least 8 years in a leadership or managerial role supporting large capital or industrial projects.
- Advanced knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, earned value management (EVM), and financial reporting.
- Advanced proficiency in SAP, Oracle, or equivalent ERP systems and expert use of Microsoft Excel. Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per year (USD). Location: Chicago, IL. Onsite work with some in-person collaboration.
- Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation where applicable and follows local laws for accommodations during recruitment and employment.