THE WORK:
You'll develop detailed cost plans and estimates in close collaboration with clients, factoring in unique pharmaceutical and life sciences requirements like site layout, GMP, and operational constraints.
You'll prepare and present cost estimates, budget updates, and strategic cost advice to senior leadership, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
You'll drive value engineering and provide strategic cost insights to guide decision-making, with a constant focus on quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
You'll manage the full RFP process and oversee pre- and post-contract administration, ensuring adherence to stringent validation and regulatory protocols.
You'll perform bid evaluations and cost negotiations while maintaining rigorous quality assurance across all team deliverables to mitigate risk.
You'll serve as the key liaison between site managers, clients, and contractors to ensure smooth project execution within pharma/life sciences protocols.
You'll prepare and maintain critical project documents-including reports, contracts, and risk assessments-ensuring full traceability and audit readiness.
You'll lead risk management by updating the project risk register, tracking design changes that impact budgets, and planning mitigation actions.
You'll lead client meetings, monitor internal resources, and ensure follow-through on action items to maintain stakeholder alignment and transparency.
You'll review landlord leases and project documentation for compliance, advising on strategic improvements to meet client and regulatory standards.
You'll ensure full compliance with project management frameworks and corporate standards, actively participating in gate reviews and audits.
You'll support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the project controls and quantity surveying functions.
You'll apply your strong team player skills, communicating clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
You'll work onsite at our client's location to enable seamless project delivery and cultivate strong, trusted partnerships.
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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:
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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.
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$125,000 - $160,000 biweekly
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HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
Minimum of 7 years of experience in cost estimating, ideally within pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences projects.
Bachelor Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
Proficient in advanced functions in CostX (or similar) to produce estimates, bills, etc.
Knowledge of relevant construction technologies and trends (e.g., sustainability, cleanroom construction, GMP compliance) and their cost implications.
Post-contract administration and project close-out skills, with experience in regulated environments.
Strong understanding of project controls, risk management, and compliance frameworks (e.g., PMBOK, AACE, FDA, EMA).
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:
Minimum of 10 years of experience in cost estimating, ideally within pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences projects.
Master's degree in quantity surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
Experience with mission-critical facilities (e.g., data centers, laboratories, manufacturing plants).
MRICS status preferred.
Field experience in pharmaceutical or life sciences environments.
Advanced Excel, Power BI, or other data visualization and forecasting tools.
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