Construction Data Analyst

Turner & Townsend are engaged to support our client with many complex projects, and we are seeking a Construction Cost Data Analyst responsible for data management, analytics, and dashboard reporting development for our technology client’s Global Data Center Portfolio. As part of this role, you may also be required to perform cost management duties for related projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze cost trends, issues, and opportunities for a global data center portfolio. Projects span various regions, construction stages, and sizes, from small colocation fit-outs to large hyperscale leases.
• Perform analyses such as benchmarking, trend identification, and growth forecasting to add value to problem-solving discussions.
• Provide insights and/or recommendations based on analysis to facilitate internal initiatives.
• Present analysis findings in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
• Identify ways to improve and streamline processes using software tools and/or automation.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing against benchmarks, including identifying and negotiating outliers.
• Develop and maintain project cashflow forecasts and accruals on a monthly basis.
• Analyze project budgets against program-wide benchmarks and ongoing cost trends.
• Provide recommendations to the client on project funding needs based on benchmarks and cost trends.
• Support the client in compiling information required for capital planning requests (funding).
• Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience 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.

Pay

The salary range for this full-time role is $90K - $140K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent base salary only. Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Opportunity and voice to affect change.
• Healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.