Data Center Cost Analytics Lead

Turner & Townsend; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Construction Cost Data Analyst in Houston, TX, to manage data, analytics and dashboard reporting for a global data center portfolio. The role may also include cost management duties for related projects.

You will benchmark costs, build cashflow forecasts, review pricing, and present insights to stakeholders using Excel and Power BI. SOX controls may be part of the role; on-site client collaboration is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of using technical skills such as benchmarking, data modeling, and statistical methods to solve problems.
• Previous commercial experience in data center or industrial / manufacturing projects.
• Advanced software skills in Excel and Power BI Dashboards.
• UAT/QA experience is helpful.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to thrive in a client-facing role.
• Good organization skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize, and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Analyze cost trends, issues and opportunities for a global data center portfolio.
• Provide insights and/or recommendations based on analysis to facilitate internal initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project cashflow forecasts and accruals on a monthly basis.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing against benchmarks, including identifying and negotiating outliers.
• Identify ways to improve and streamline processes with the use of software tools and/or automation.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Skills

Benchmarking

Data modeling

Statistical methods

Client-facing

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Construction Cost Data Analyst in Houston, TX, to manage data, analytics and dashboard reporting for a global data center portfolio. The role may also include cost management duties for related projects.

You will benchmark costs, build cashflow forecasts, review pricing, and present insights to stakeholders using Excel and Power BI. SOX controls may be part of the role; on-site client collaboration is expected.