Cost Analyst – Construction
About The Position
Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Analyst to support large-scale construction programs in the San José, California market. The role focuses on cost reporting, installation and productivity analysis, data analytics, and dashboard development, providing insight into cost performance across multiple capital projects. It supports project controls, cost management, and reporting throughout the construction lifecycle to enable data-driven decisions by project teams and stakeholders. The Cost Analyst will use data from multiple projects across a global program to communicate product cost performance, develop analyses and narratives, and create accessible presentations and dashboards. The role also supports data management, governance, consistent ways of working, and training for regional personnel and clients. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs.
Requirements
- Strong analytical and technical skills, including statistical analysis, scientific method, organization, and problem solving.
- Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field.
- At least 2 years of work-related experience.
- Familiarity with computational languages and tools used in data analytics, such as SQL, Python, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and Data Studio.
- Ability to understand key cost drivers and different specialty trades.
- Experience working in the construction industry.
- Experience in data management and deep-dive analysis.
- Basic understanding of SQL queries and methodology for reporting data to project teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft and Google Suite applications.
- Experience with client-specific systems.
- Ability to coordinate and organize multiple sources of performance data.
- Ability to build data models that support required analysis and reporting.
- Ability to translate data into best-practice data visualizations.
- Openness and interest in learning new data analysis and reporting methods.
- Advanced spreadsheet, charting, and presentation skills.
- Ability to develop good working relationships across different client cultures and multiple project teams.
- Good organization skills; ability to multitask, prioritize, and work as part of a team.
- Proactive and self-motivated approach.
- Advanced presentation skills and ability to thrive in a client-facing role.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Tenacity and ambition to add value and create solutions.
Responsibilities
- Inform the client of product cost performance using data from multiple projects across a global program.
- Develop presentations and narratives about product cost performance across projects.
- Develop and maintain databases and reporting dashboards.
- Develop and maintain data models and governance processes.
- Present developed dashboards and analyses to clients and internal teams.
- Create processes and structure to support the “way of working.”
- Support training of regional personnel and clients.
- Present high-level metrics in a simple, accessible way.
- Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.
Benefits
- Employees may be eligible for bonuses.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Flexible working environment that supports work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
