Cost Management Analyst: Construction Projects (Graduate)

Turner-; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Management Analyst for its Graduate Development Program in Dallas, TX. The role supports cost management across capital projects, including cost estimating, procurement, and reporting, with exposure to planning and contract administration.

Ideal candidates have 0-2 years of experience and degrees in construction management, science, or related fields. The two-year program develops competencies for a professional consultant career, with activities in budgeting,

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of industry experience.
• Bachelor's and/or Master's 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.
• Capital Planning Support.
• Advise clients on capital planning strategies across large-scale portfolios.
• Provide insights to optimize investment decisions and long-term financial planning.
• Procurement Strategy & Vendor Management: 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.
• Cost Reporting & Forecasting: establish and manage cost reporting schedules, present reports to clients.
• Maintain a commercial risk register and lead periodic review meetings with project teams and vendors.
• Cost Control & Change Management: assess payment applications and review change orders.
• Monitor end-to-end invoicing process for timely payments.
• Benchmarking & Performance Analysis: assess project performance against commissions and manage financial close.

Education

Bachelor's/Master's Degree

Construction Management

Construction Science

Project Management

General Business

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Management Analyst for its Graduate Development Program in Dallas, TX. The role supports cost management across capital projects, including cost estimating, procurement, and reporting, with exposure to planning and contract administration.

Ideal candidates have 0-2 years of experience and degrees in construction management, science, or related fields. The two-year program develops competencies for a professional consultant career, with activities in budgeting,