Turner & Townsend
Cost Management Analyst – Graduate Development Program
Turner & Townsend, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview
Turner & Townsend is an independent professional services company specializing in programme management, project management, cost management and consulting across the property, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. With 104 offices in 44 countries, we draw on our extensive global and industry experience to manage risk while maximizing value and performance during the construction and operation of our clients’ assets. We are hiring an ambitious and forward-thinking Cost Management Analyst to work in our growing team in the United States as part of the Graduate Development Program. The Turner & Townsend Graduate Development Program provides recent graduates (less than two years of industry experience) with opportunities to develop their careers and gain exposure to the services we specialize in, with the aim of becoming a successful consultant upon graduation. The program is designed to take approximately 2 years, with experience based on achievement of competencies in each core service. The program is offered at our San Francisco, CA location. Role
As a Cost Management Analyst at Turner & Townsend, you will support the delivery of world-class cost management services across a variety of capital projects. You’ll be exposed to capital planning, cost estimating, procurement, contract administration, change management, and reporting—helping clients optimize their investments. Key Responsibilities
Support in development of comprehensive project estimates, including construction, fees, direct work, and other associated costs. Engage with vendors to review, validate, and challenge cost inputs. Utilize benchmark data from previous projects to inform and assess 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. Facilitate bid interviews and provide final recommendations for vendor selection. Oversee the appointment process in alignment with client objectives. Establish and manage cost reporting schedules. Present cost reports and forecasts to clients, ensuring transparency and accuracy. Maintain a commercial risk register and lead periodic review meetings with project teams and vendors. Assess payment applications and recommend contractor entitlements. Review and evaluate change order requests, providing strategic recommendations to clients. Apply dispute prevention and resolution procedures to manage payment requisitions and contractual issues. Monitor and manage the end-to-end invoicing process to ensure timely and accurate payments. Benchmark project performance against successful commissions to identify areas for improvement. Manage all aspects of the financial close process, including post-contract audits and account close-outs. Conduct post-contract reviews with clients to capture lessons learned. Develop training materials and manuals based on project insights to support continuous improvement. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Qualifications & Requirements
0-2 years of industry experience Bachelors and/or Masters Degree Preferred Degrees: Construction Management, Construction Science, Project Management, General Business Location
San Francisco, CA EEO Statement
Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email email address. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department. This line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. #LI-JF1
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Turner & Townsend is an independent professional services company specializing in programme management, project management, cost management and consulting across the property, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. With 104 offices in 44 countries, we draw on our extensive global and industry experience to manage risk while maximizing value and performance during the construction and operation of our clients’ assets. We are hiring an ambitious and forward-thinking Cost Management Analyst to work in our growing team in the United States as part of the Graduate Development Program. The Turner & Townsend Graduate Development Program provides recent graduates (less than two years of industry experience) with opportunities to develop their careers and gain exposure to the services we specialize in, with the aim of becoming a successful consultant upon graduation. The program is designed to take approximately 2 years, with experience based on achievement of competencies in each core service. The program is offered at our San Francisco, CA location. Role
As a Cost Management Analyst at Turner & Townsend, you will support the delivery of world-class cost management services across a variety of capital projects. You’ll be exposed to capital planning, cost estimating, procurement, contract administration, change management, and reporting—helping clients optimize their investments. Key Responsibilities
Support in development of comprehensive project estimates, including construction, fees, direct work, and other associated costs. Engage with vendors to review, validate, and challenge cost inputs. Utilize benchmark data from previous projects to inform and assess 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. Facilitate bid interviews and provide final recommendations for vendor selection. Oversee the appointment process in alignment with client objectives. Establish and manage cost reporting schedules. Present cost reports and forecasts to clients, ensuring transparency and accuracy. Maintain a commercial risk register and lead periodic review meetings with project teams and vendors. Assess payment applications and recommend contractor entitlements. Review and evaluate change order requests, providing strategic recommendations to clients. Apply dispute prevention and resolution procedures to manage payment requisitions and contractual issues. Monitor and manage the end-to-end invoicing process to ensure timely and accurate payments. Benchmark project performance against successful commissions to identify areas for improvement. Manage all aspects of the financial close process, including post-contract audits and account close-outs. Conduct post-contract reviews with clients to capture lessons learned. Develop training materials and manuals based on project insights to support continuous improvement. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Qualifications & Requirements
0-2 years of industry experience Bachelors and/or Masters Degree Preferred Degrees: Construction Management, Construction Science, Project Management, General Business Location
San Francisco, CA EEO Statement
Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email email address. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department. This line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. #LI-JF1
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