Construction Cost Analyst – Offshore & Deepwater Projects

Turner & Townsend • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is supporting a major energy program delivering complex offshore and deepwater developments. We are seeking a junior Cost Analyst to join our Houston team. This role will be embedded within a client-facing environment, working closely with project and engineering teams to support cost tracking, reporting, and analysis across a portfolio of offshore projects. This position is based in Houston, TX, with a hybrid working arrangement (approximately 3 days per week in the client office, located near Turner & Townsend’s Houston office).

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in cost analysis, project controls, or a related role within construction, energy, or infrastructure.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, finance, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of cost management principles and project delivery environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with data analysis or visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Ability to manage and interpret data from multiple sources.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely.
• Collaborative and proactive, with the ability to work effectively in a client-facing team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and develop within a project controls and cost management career path.

Responsibilities

• Support cost tracking and reporting across offshore wells and deepwater project scopes.
• Assist in analyzing cost performance, identifying trends, variances, and potential risks.
• Consolidate and validate cost data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Prepare regular cost reports, dashboards, and summaries for project teams and stakeholders.
• Support forecasting activities and contribute to cost control processes.
• Work closely with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to understand cost drivers.
• Assist in developing and improving reporting tools, templates, and processes.
• Communicate findings clearly through simple, structured presentations and updates.
• Maintain organized cost data and ensure adherence to reporting standards and processes.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Benefits

• A great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
• Support for a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level