Turner & Townsend are engaged to support our client with many complex projects, and we are seeking the ideal 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 are across various regions, in different construction stages and ranging from small colocation fit-out to large hyperscale lease.
- You will likely perform a variety of analyses such as benchmarking, trend identification, growth forecasting to add value to problem-solving discussions.
- Provide insights and/or recommendations based on analysis to facilitate internal initiatives.
- Ability to present analysis findings in a clear concise and professional manner.
- Identify ways to improve and streamline processes with the use of 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.
- If necessary, provide recommendations to the client on project funding needs based on those benchmarks and cost trends.
- Support the client in compiling information required for capital planning requests (funding).
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.