Cost Management Analyst, Construction Projects (Graduate)

Turner & Townsend; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Los Angeles is seeking a Cost Management Analyst for its Graduate Development Program. This two-year program targets recent graduates with up to two years of experience, offering exposure to cost management across capital projects.

You will support in estimating, procurement, contract administration, change management, and cost reporting while developing competencies in capital planning and vendor management.

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 development of comprehensive project estimates, including construction, fees, direct work, and other costs.
• Engage with vendors to review, validate, and challenge cost inputs.
• Utilize benchmark data from previous projects to inform 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.
• Oversee the appointment process in alignment with client objectives.
• Establish and manage cost reporting schedules.
• Present cost reports and forecasts to clients with transparency and accuracy.
• Maintain a commercial risk register and lead periodic reviews with project teams and vendors.
• Assess payment applications and recommend contractor entitlements.
• Review change orders and provide strategic recommendations to clients.
• Monitor end-to-end invoicing processes.
• Benchmark project performance and conduct post-contract reviews.

Skills

Cost management

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Vendor management

Forecasting

Procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Los Angeles is seeking a Cost Management Analyst for its Graduate Development Program. This two-year program targets recent graduates with up to two years of experience, offering exposure to cost management across capital projects.

You will support in estimating, procurement, contract administration, change management, and cost reporting while developing competencies in capital planning and vendor management.