Cost Analyst Engineer Energy

Turner & Townsend; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Cost Analyst / Engineer to join our Houston team. The role requires strong data analysis, data modeling, and dashboarding capabilities to support energy and natural resources projects.

You will develop and maintain data models, perform benchmarking and forecasting, and ensure data quality across cost management processes. Expect collaboration with internal stakeholders and mentoring of junior analysts in a fast-paced, on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, CS, engineering or related field.
• 10+ years as a Data Analyst, preferably in construction or engineering.
• Expertise in data analysis and visualization tools, with proficiency in programming languages.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex data sets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Experience with cost and contract management software.
• Certification in data analysis or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams to gather, process, and analyze data from various sources.
• Develop and maintain data models, dashboards, and reports to present insights in Power BI.
• Perform benchmarking, trend identification, and forecasting.
• Analyze project cost trends and identify process improvements using software tools.
• Create statistical models to predict outcomes and optimize processes.
• Ensure data quality and governance practices and train end-users on tools.
• Develop exception reporting and maintain a comprehensive FAQ for chatbot tooling.
• Mentor junior data analysts and support SOX controls where applicable.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI

Apttus

Power Queries

SAP

Programming languages

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, CS, engineering

Certification in data analysis or related fields

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Apttus

Power Queries

Job description

• Department: Energy and natural resources

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over22,000 peoplein more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure,energyand 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 includeprogramme, 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 estateservicesand investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premierprogramme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is looking for an experienced and highly skilled Cost Analyst / Engineerto join our dynamic team. This role requires strong analytical skills, expertise in data analysis tools, and the ability to effectively communicate complex information.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to gather, process, and analyze data from various sources.
• Work with internal teams and stakeholders to understand data needs and provide actionable insights to support construction project management and decision-making.
• Develop and maintain data models, dashboards, and reports to present data insights to stakeholders and internal teams.
• Perform benchmarking, trend identification, and growth forecasting.
• Analyze project cost trends, detect potential issues, and identify ways to improve and streamline processes using software tools and automation.
• Create and apply statistical models to predict project outcomes, identify trends, and optimize construction processes.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data by performing regular data quality checks and implementing data governance practices.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend data-driven solutions to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide training and support to end-users on new reports, dashboards, and data analysis tools.
• Develop exception reporting processes by extracting and analyzing data to identify discrepancies, ensuring timely updates to statuses and fields for data accuracy
• Create and maintain a comprehensive FAQ repository, analyzing common user inquiries to support the design and enhancement of chatbot functionality for the tool
• Perform data analysis and benchmarking collection, organizing, and comparing data to generate performance metrics and drive reporting insights
• Manage and mentor junior data analysts, providing guidance and support to enhance their skills and performance.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Project/Program specifications:

• Project/Program specific responsibilities: Highly proficiency with Excel, extracting data from SAP, Apttus, and Excel Power Queries to migrate into a custom-built Project Tracking and Reporting Tool in Power BI. Benchmarking Data Collection. Monthly and Quarterly reporting data extraction and consolidation to support executive dashboards.
• Market sector experience:Energy / Midstream
• Software specific requirements: Excel advanced a must / SAP / Power Bi
• Certification requirements:none
• Work In office, 40 hours per week in the Houston, 1300 Main Street office

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related professional experience.
• At least 10years of demonstrated experience as a Data Analyst, preferably within the construction or engineering industry.
• Expertise in using professional data analysis and visualization tools, along with proficiency in programming languages.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience with cost and contract management software and systems.
• Certification in data analysis or related fields.

Additional Information

*On site requirements might change based on clients needs.

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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.

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