Project Controls Analyst – Graduate Development Program

Turner & Townsend

Posted 3 days ago

Full Time

Indianapolis, Indiana

In Person

Smart Summary

The analyst will support major programs through schedule management, cost control, performance tracking, and analytics, handling tasks like budget management, financial reporting, and vendor invoice review. Key duties include managing internal and external project budgets, forecasting cash flows, facilitating change orders, and reviewing project financial health monthly.

We are seeking an ambitious Project Controls Analyst for our Graduate Development Program. This role requires 0-2 years of industry experience and a bachelor's or master's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in supporting major programs through schedule management, cost control, and performance tracking.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Schedule Management

Cost Control

Performance Tracking

Analytics

Preconstruction Support

Budget Management

Cash Flow Management

Executive Reporting

Invoice Review

Accrual Reporting

Change Management

Document Control

Risk Register Management

Contingency Evaluation

Financial Closeout

SOX Control

Job Description

Company Description

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.  

Job Description

Overview: 

Do you want to be part of our successful Graduate Development Program supporting top clients for Turner & Townsend across the U.S.  We are hiring an ambitious and forward-thinking Project Controls Analyst to work in our growing team. 

The route to becoming a professional at Turner & Townsend involves development in various competencies. The Turner & Townsend Graduate Development Program has been designed to provide recent graduates, with less than two years of industry experience, with opportunities to further develop their careers and offer exposure to the services in which we specialize in order to become a successful consultant upon graduation of the program.  

The Program is intended to take approximately 2 years in duration, and experience is based upon achievement of various competencies in each core service. 

The program is offered at our Indianapolis, IN location.

As a Graduate Project Controls Analyst, you’ll work at the intersection of data and delivery—supporting major programs and capital projects through schedule management, cost control, performance tracking, and analytics. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Provide preconstruction support during project approval phase, historical cost data, assist in development of annual contractor purchase orders.    

  • Manage internal project budget / schedule of values within project management software, for monthly financial reporting on multiple projects.   

  • Manage external project budget and communications within external project management software including commitment management, change management, document control, etc.    

  • Manages monthly forecasts and cash flows, understands forecast variances, and develops monthly executive reports.   

  • Manage monthly vendor invoice review process within invoicing software, including project management review, 3rd party auditing services, and communication with accounts payable.   

  • Responsible for accurate accrual reporting for all existing PO's, including communication with vendors and finance.   

  • Facilitate change order routing and review processes within project management software, content analysis, and executive approval as required.    

  • Review project financial health with management team each month (via dashboards, budget software, schedule comparisons, productivity reports, etc.)   

  • Management of internal and contractor risk register update & contingency evaluation.    

  • Financial closeout of internal budgets, vendor POs, etc.    

  • Work closely with site scheduler to compare financial forecasts and risks that are in alignment with schedule updates.    

  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

Qualifications

  • 0-2 years of industry experience 

  • Bachelor's and/or master's degree 

  • Preferred Degrees: 

  • Construction Management 

  • Construction Science 

  • Engineering 

  • Project Management 

  • General Business

Additional Information

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. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email [email protected].  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 at 713-457-9400 or [email protected].  This telephone line and email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.

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