Construction Cost Management Analyst - Grad Program

Turner & Townsend; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Management Analyst for its Graduate Development Program in Houston, TX. This entry-level role supports capital planning, cost estimating, procurement, contract administration, and reporting across large projects.

The two-year program develops expertise in cost control, change management, and performance analysis while exposing you to client-facing activities and vendor interactions.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of industry experience.
• Bachelor's and/or Masters Degree.
• Preferred Degrees: Construction Management, Construction Science, Project Management, General Business.

Responsibilities

• Support in development of comprehensive project estimates, including construction, fees, direct work, and other associated costs.
• Engage with vendors to review, validate, and challenge cost inputs.
• Utilize benchmark data from previous projects to inform and assess estimate accuracy.
• Advise clients on capital planning strategies across large-scale portfolios.
• Provide insights to optimize investment decisions and long-term financial planning.
• Support procurement activities including vendor prequalification, bid evaluation, and bid leveling.
• Facilitate bid interviews and provide final recommendations for vendor selection.
• Oversee the appointment process in alignment with client objectives.
• Establish and manage cost reporting schedules.
• Present cost reports and forecasts to clients, ensuring transparency and accuracy.
• Maintain a commercial risk register and lead periodic review meetings with project teams and vendors.
• Assess payment applications and recommend contractor entitlements.
• Review and evaluate change order requests, providing strategic recommendations to clients.
• Apply dispute prevention and resolution procedures to manage payment requisitions and contractual issues.
• Monitor and manage the end-to-end invoicing process to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Benchmark project performance against successful commissions to identify areas for improvement.
• Manage all aspects of the financial close process, including post-contract audits and account close-outs.
• Conduct post-contract reviews with clients to capture lessons learned.
• Develop training materials and manuals based on project insights to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Cost management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Vendor management

Contract administration

Data analysis

Invoicing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Construction Management

Construction Science

Project Management

General Business

Tools

SOX controls

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Management Analyst for its Graduate Development Program in Houston, TX. This entry-level role supports capital planning, cost estimating, procurement, contract administration, and reporting across large projects.

The two-year program develops expertise in cost control, change management, and performance analysis while exposing you to client-facing activities and vendor interactions.