Infrastructure and Capital Projects- Project Cost Analyst I, II, III, Senior and Senior Lead, ANS

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.

WHO WE ARE:

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects. We are reinventing how capital projects are planned, designed, managed and executed. We help our clients efficiently and sustainably build and upgrade the factories, plants, networks, grids, transport and public infrastructure we need to live and work.Local knowledge backed by global capabilities and experience. That's how we deliver better outcomes for our clients. Our experienced program and project managers work on the ground, hand in hand with our industry experts, strategists, technologists and ecosystem partners to help us improve project performance and outcomes. We balance the need to make improvements immediately with the desire to transform the way projects are delivered in the future.

From inception to completion, we use deep "hands on" design and construction experience coupled with data, technology and AI to help bring projects in on time and on budget. While helping to execute today, we focus on building a digital backbone to improve collaboration between stakeholders, reduce risk and use resources more efficiently. We digitally enable the workforce to help them predict issues, work more effectively and ensure their safety. Together with our clients we are using technology and human ingenuity to reinvent the way our built world is created, operated and maintained. Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects

THE WORK:

• You'll build and maintain cost models, perform scenario analysis, and prepare cash flow estimates to support the monthly present estimate (PE) process.
• You'll analyze cost and schedule impacts of scope changes and trends, delivering clear presentations of numerical analysis.
• You'll monitor and update project budgets and actuals, provide accurate financial and cost reporting, perform trending analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
• You'll interface with internal and external project teams to support cost control monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
• You'll provide cost management support by identifying gaps and opportunities, recommending improvements to cost engineering data standards, and tracking monthly spend for earned value and forecast predictability.
• You'll perform forensic analysis on project spend and forecasts to ensure budget adherence.
• You'll lead or assist in developing and maintaining the Issue and Risk Register, as well as Cost Quantitative Risk Analyses (QRAs).
• You'll utilize COGNOS, Power BI, Maximo, and Power Plan to perform analyses, interpret outputs, and prepare data-driven presentations.
• You'll demonstrate strong documentation, technical writing, and organizational skills to meet ROD requirements, prudency reviews, deposition hearings, PSC filings, Change Order processes, and other legal requirements, while applying solid document management skills.
• You'll demonstrate commitment to safety through active participation in safety meetings, inspections, and field observations.
• Onsite at client site: The work location for this role is onsite with our clients 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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HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• B.S. in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering Discipline, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent work experience.
• New Gas Power Plant project cost analysis experience with a utility or contractor.
• PCA I: 1-2 yrs. Experience
• PCA II: 2+ yrs. Experience
• PCA III: 4+ yrs experience
• Sr. PCA: 6+ yrs experience
• Sr. Lead PCA: 10+ yrs experience
• Proficient and expert experience level in Cognos, Power BI, Maximo, Power Plan, and Microsoft Office
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BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• MBA or other advanced degree
• Knowledge of enterprise financial and accounting systems and processes
• Working knowledge of the regulatory agencies for which the projects will be governed. These include NERC/MISO/FERC/Public Service Commission/City Council, etc. where applicable.
• Understanding of cost, schedule, and risk alignment
• AACEI Certified Cost Technician, AACEI Certified Cost Professional
• Understanding of commercial agreements and contracting strategies
• Understanding of project schedule impact on cost forecasting and integration of schedule in cost
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$70,000 - $118,185 a year

PCA I: 1-2 yrs. Experience Max - $75,640

PCA II: 2+ yrs. Experience Max - $80,365

PCA III: 4+ yrs experience Max - $86,035

Sr. PCA: 6+ yrs experience Max - $104,945

Sr. Lead PCA: 10+ yrs experience Max - $118,185

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