Cost Analyst / Engineer – Energy

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. 

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

Turner & Townsend is looking for an experienced and highly skilled Cost Analyst / Engineer to 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
• Project/program size in dollar value: NGL Pipeline / $1.2B
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related professional experience.
• At least 10 years 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.

*On site requirements might change based on clients needs.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

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.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/

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