Construction Data Analyst

Turner & Townsend • Tampa, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Drives innovation and transformation of the cost management service offering along with innovation and best practices. Works with the team to enhance and develop cost management templates and support training so that templates are utilized consistently through the program. Focuses on productivity, automation, and simplification with the remits of existing systems. Responsible for developing and maintaining the cost management playbook. Develops enhanced and simplified commercial reporting, analysis of program data, and periodic program performance reviews and assessments aligned to the agreed KPIs and objectives. Ensure regional savings are tracked across all regions and provide quarterly report to Procurement and regional leadership. Establish estimating standards for each design phase. Develop regionalized training material, presented in an agreed format, for the Cost Management teams. Develop and implement a rates library databases to support the cost delivery team. Provide a regular update on regional data for FX and inflation forecasts and trend. Brings strategic advice and applies industry knowledge, i.e. procurement strategy, operating model enhancement, delivery method improvements, working with the team and Project Directors providing CM input for the development/enhancement of construction management procedures, leading on Cost Management transformation initiatives. Responsible for meeting/exceeding KPIs. Works with regional leads analyzing trends, addressing issues, cross sharing solutions and a source for escalation; responsible for issue resolution for all Cost Management deliverables and commercial matters. Works with real estate lead and regional leads to define, agree, and implement regional goals and commercial priorities. On a periodic basis, i.e., monthly, working with client regional leads to support ongoing solution of agreed priorities. Provides summary report on progress. Act as a key liaison between cost teams, project leadership, and governance groups to understand requirements and resolve issues. Develop and maintain Excel-based tools, models, and templates to support monthly and ad-hoc reporting. Automate manual and repetitive processes using Microsoft Excel, Power Query, and VBA. Create dashboards and performance reports that clearly communicate KPIs, trends, and risks. Standardize reporting templates and controls to ensure consistency across projects and regions. Identify inefficiencies in current processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Perform data validation, QA/QC, and troubleshooting of cost and performance data.

Requirements

• Experience with Construction Data
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, PivotTables, and Power Query
• Strong VBA skills for automation, tool development, and workflow optimization
• Experience developing dashboards and performance reporting (Excel, Power BI, or similar tools)
• Understanding of cost management, project controls, or performance reporting in a construction, real estate, or capital projects environment
• Comfortable working with large, complex, or imperfect data sets
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical users
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts in a practical and user-friendly way
• Experience supporting process standardization, automation, or system improvements
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven work experience as a Data Analyst, preferably in the construction or engineering industry.
• Expertise in using professional data analysis and visualization tools, along with proficiency in programming languages.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience with construction management software and systems.
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools
• Experience with Construction related data
• Basic SQL or database experience
• Background in Digital Controls, PMO, or transformation initiatives
• Certification in data analysis or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Drives innovation and transformation of the cost management service offering.
• Enhances and develops cost management templates and supports training.
• Develops and maintains the cost management playbook.
• Develops enhanced and simplified commercial reporting, analysis of program data, and periodic program performance reviews and assessments.
• Ensures regional savings are tracked and provides quarterly reports.
• Establishes estimating standards for each design phase.
• Develops regionalized training material for Cost Management teams.
• Develops and implements a rates library database.
• Provides regular updates on regional data for FX and inflation forecasts and trends.
• Brings strategic advice and applies industry knowledge.
• Leads on Cost Management transformation initiatives.
• Responsible for meeting/exceeding KPIs.
• Works with regional leads analyzing trends, addressing issues, and cross-sharing solutions.
• Responsible for issue resolution for all Cost Management deliverables and commercial matters.
• Works with real estate lead and regional leads to define, agree, and implement regional goals and commercial priorities.
• Supports ongoing solution of agreed priorities with client regional leads.
• Provides summary reports on progress.
• Acts as a key liaison between cost teams, project leadership, and governance groups.
• Develops and maintains Excel-based tools, models, and templates.
• Automates manual and repetitive processes using Microsoft Excel, Power Query, and VBA.
• Creates dashboards and performance reports.
• Standardizes reporting templates and controls.
• Identifies inefficiencies in current processes and drives continuous improvement initiatives.
• Performs data validation, QA/QC, and troubleshooting of cost and performance data.

Benefits

• A great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
• Support for work-life balance through a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment.
• Equal opportunity employer.
• Celebration of diversity and commitment to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees