Cost Analyst / Engineer – Energy

About the role

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 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Certification requirements: none.

Schedule

Work in office, 40 hours per week at the Houston, 1300 Main Street office.