Cost Analyst - Renewables Construction

Turner & Townsend • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is supporting a major energy client delivering complex, large-scale infrastructure and renewable energy programs across the U.S., including significant activity in the Texas region. With a strong operational presence in Houston, this program includes utility-scale generation assets and major transmission developments connecting regional power markets. We are seeking a Cost Analyst to support cost reporting, product installation analysis, and data-driven insights across this dynamic construction portfolio. This role will play a key part in developing analytics, dashboards, and reporting tools that inform decision-making across multiple projects.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in construction cost analysis, data analytics, or related field within the construction or infrastructure industry
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM or related discipline
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data management skills with experience performing deep-dive analysis
• Proficiency in data tools and platforms such as Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or similar (working knowledge of SQL preferred)
• Understanding of construction cost drivers, trades, and project delivery environments
• Experience developing dashboards, data models, and visualizations to communicate insights effectively
• Advanced skills in spreadsheets, reporting, and presentation development
• Ability to manage and organize multiple data sources across projects and stakeholders
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights
• Collaborative, self-motivated, and detail-oriented, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-facing environment

Responsibilities

• Analyze and report on product and construction cost performance across a portfolio of large-scale projects
• Synthesize data from multiple sources to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide actionable insights
• Develop clear, concise presentations and narratives to communicate cost performance to stakeholders
• Build and maintain dashboards, databases, and data models to support program-wide reporting and forecasting
• Establish and improve data governance, reporting standards, and consistent processes across project teams
• Partner with technical, project, and regional teams to gather data and ensure alignment on reporting requirements
• Present dashboards, analyses, and key findings to internal and client stakeholders in an accessible format
• Support training and adoption of reporting tools and processes across project teams
• Continuously enhance reporting capabilities, focusing on usability, visualization, and decision support
• 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 success in work and life.
• Promotion of a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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