Graduate Cost Management Analyst – Construction Projects

Turner & Townsend; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is hiring a Cost Management Construction Project Analyst as part of the Graduate Development Program in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on developing accurate cost estimates, cost controls, procurement, and capital planning for major capital projects across client portfolios.

Ideal candidates have 0-2 years of industry experience and hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Project Management, or General Business.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of industry experience.
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree.

Responsibilities

• Support in development of comprehensive project estimates, including construction costs and other associated 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.
• Present cost reports and forecasts to clients with transparency and accuracy.
• Maintain a commercial risk register and lead periodic review meetings with project teams and vendors.

Skills

Cost management

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Procurement

Education

Construction Management

Construction Science

Project Management

General Business

Job description

Turner & Townsend is hiring a Cost Management Construction Project Analyst as part of the Graduate Development Program in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on developing accurate cost estimates, cost controls, procurement, and capital planning for major capital projects across client portfolios.

Ideal candidates have 0-2 years of industry experience and hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Project Management, or General Business.