Cost Analyst – Construction

Turner & Townsend; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Benefits package

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Analyst to support large-scale construction programs in Seattle, WA. You will be responsible for cost reporting, data analytics, dashboard development, and providing cost insights across multiple projects.

The role supports project controls and reporting throughout the construction lifecycle, enabling data-driven decision-making for project teams and stakeholders. A base salary is provided with potential bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and data-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Inform the client of product cost performance using data from multiple projects.
• Develop presentations & narratives of product cost performance across projects.
• Develop and maintain databases and reporting dashboards.
• Develop and maintain data models and governance processes.
• Present dashboards & analyses to clients and internal teams.
• Create processes and structure to support the “way of working”.
• Support the training of regional personnel and clients.
• Present high-level metrics in a simple, accessible way.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, adhered to where applicable.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team player

Organization

Self-motivated

Client-facing

Data visualization

Presentation

Education

B.S. in STEM

Tools

SQL

Python

Google Sheets

MS Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Data Studio

Job description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Analyst to support large-scale construction programs in the Seattle, WA market. The ideal candidate will be responsible for cost reporting, installation and productivity analysis, data analytics, and dashboard development, providing insights into cost performance across multiple capital projects. This role will support project controls, cost management, and reporting efforts throughout the construction lifecycle, enabling data-driven decision-making for project teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Inform the client of product cost performance using data from multiple projects across a global program
• Develop presentations & narratives of product cost performance across projects
• Develop and maintain databases and reporting dashboards.
• Develop and maintain data models and governance processes.
• Presentation to clients and internal teams of developed dashboards & analyses.
• Create processes and structure to support the “way of working”.
• Support the training of regional personnel and clients.
• Present high-level metrics in a simple, accessible way.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and technical skills (statistical analysis, scientific method, organization, problem solving).
• B.S. in STEM field of study.
• Minimum 2 years’ work-related work experience.
• Familiarity with common computational languages used in data analytics (SQL, Python, Google Sheets, MS Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Data Studio, etc.).
• Ability to understand key cost drivers & different specialty trades.
• Experience working in the construction industry is required.
• Experience in data management and deep dive analysis.
• At minimum has a basic understanding of SQL queries and methodology to report data to project teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft and Google Suite of applications.
• Experience with client specific systems.
• Ability to coordinate & organize multiple sources of performance data.
• Ability to build data models to support required analysis and reporting.
• Vision and design flare to translate data to best practice data visualization.
• Openness and interest to learn new data analysis & reporting.
• Advanced skills with spreadsheets, charts, and presentations.
• Ability to develop good working relationships within different client cultures and across multiple project teams.
• Good organization skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize, and be a team player.
• Drive to be proactive and self-motivated.
• Advanced presentation skills and ability to thrive in a client-facing role.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• The tenacity and ambition inject value and create solutions.

Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

The base salary range for this role is $85K-$95K USD. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of the posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.