Economist - Construction

Turner & Townsend; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global project management consultancy in Berlin seeks an Economist/Senior Economist to analyze economic trends within the construction industry. The role involves forecasting, preparing reports for clients, and supporting the development of data-driven solutions. Candidates should hold an undergraduate degree in economics and possess strong communication skills. A flexible working environment is promoted.

Leistungen

Flexible working environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifikationen

• Experience or understanding of the construction industry.
• Familiarity with econometric techniques such as impact assessment.
• Ability to work independently.

Aufgaben

• Conduct economic forecasting and model specification.
• Evaluate macroeconomic and microeconomic trends.
• Prepare reports for senior management and clients.

Kenntnisse

Economic forecasting

Proficiency in Excel

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of programming languages

Ausbildung

Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field

Masters in Economics, Finance, Statistics, or Mathematics

Tools

STATA

R

Tableau

Power BI

Jobbeschreibung

You will be an Economist / Senior Economist within the Economics Research and Market Intelligence Unit of our Cost Management business, providing construction cost information and economic trends to business stakeholders. You will work on a variety of Turner & Townsend projects and initiatives, ranging from producing externally facing economic research documents to client-focused fee-earning reports.

Key accountabilities

• Economic forecasting; model specification and estimation
• Evaluate macroeconomic and microeconomic trends affecting the construction industry
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management, key clients, and regional cost centres
• Develop and maintain corporate datasets and reports
• Support the development of data-driven services, solutions, and products
• Provide technical training and support to non-experts
• Liaise with technical and non-technical stakeholders to gather data and information
• Manage aspects of the economics research team and commissions as needed
• Establish professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and project parties

Desirable skills and experience

Experience or understanding in the following areas is advantageous:

• Broad knowledge of the construction industry
• Knowledge of programming languages or willingness to learn (e.g., STATA, R, E-Views, SAS)
• Understanding of visual analytics software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Knowledge of econometric techniques such as impact assessment, cost-benefit analysis, forecasting models
• Excellent communication skills to explain economic concepts to non-specialists
• Proficiency in Excel
• Ability to work independently

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
• Masters in Economics, Finance, Statistics, or Mathematics (or related subjects)
• Professional membership or working towards one is preferred

Additional Information

We promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Learn more about us via our social media channels: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn.

Note: It is against company policy for candidates to pay fees related to recruitment. Unsolicited resumes are property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to agency fees unless through a formal agreement.

Remote Work : Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Forecasting, Python, SPSS, R, Regression Analysis, Stata, Research Experience, Statistical Software, Survey Design, Calculus, SAS, Statistics

Experience : Years

Vacancy : 1