Cost Analyst Jobs in Colorado
Cost Analyst jobs in Colorado are in active demand, concentrated in aerospace and defense manufacturing, federal contracting, healthcare systems, and energy, with openings at every level from junior cost estimator to senior program cost analyst. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder account for the bulk of hiring, where established employers like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and UCHealth regularly staff cost analysis roles. The most sought-after specialties in Colorado are program cost control, variance analysis, and cost-volume-profit modeling tied to government contract compliance. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
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 Cost Management 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 Denver, CO location.
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:
Project Estimation & Validation
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
Capital Planning Support
Advise clients on capital planning strategies across large-scale portfolios.
Provide insights to optimize investment decisions and long-term financial planning
Procurement Strategy & Vendor Management
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.
Cost Reporting & Forecasting
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
Cost Control & Change Management
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.
Benchmarking & Performance Analysis
Benchmark project performance against successful commissions to identify areas for improvement.
Financial Close
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
0-2 years of industry experienceBachelors and/or Masters Degree
Preferred Degrees:
Construction Management
Construction Science
Engineering
Project Management
General Business
Additional Information
The salary range for this full-time role is $70,000 - $98,000 per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.
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 recruitmentUSA@turntown.com. 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 recruitmentUSA@turntown.com. 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.
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
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Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
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 Cost Management 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 Denver, CO location.
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:
Project Estimation & Validation
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
Capital Planning Support
Advise clients on capital planning strategies across large-scale portfolios.
Provide insights to optimize investment decisions and long-term financial planning
Procurement Strategy & Vendor Management
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.
Cost Reporting & Forecasting
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
Cost Control & Change Management
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.
Benchmarking & Performance Analysis
Benchmark project performance against successful commissions to identify areas for improvement.
Financial Close
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
0-2 years of industry experienceBachelors and/or Masters Degree
Preferred Degrees:
Construction Management
Construction Science
Engineering
Project Management
General Business
Additional Information
The salary range for this full-time role is $70,000 - $98,000 per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.
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 recruitmentUSA@turntown.com. 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 recruitmentUSA@turntown.com. 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.
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
#LI-JF1
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
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Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Cost Analyst Job Market in Colorado
A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cost analyst jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- Experience with cost variance analysis, budgeting, and financial forecasting
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Costpoint
- CPA, CMA, or CCEA certification strongly preferred by Colorado employers
- Familiarity with government contract cost accounting standards or FAR compliance
- Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, cost modeling, and scenario analysis
Cost Analyst Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a cost analyst in Colorado?
Most Colorado cost analyst roles require a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, engineering, or a related field, and no state-issued license is mandated for the role. Many Colorado employers, especially in aerospace and federal contracting, favor candidates who hold or are pursuing the Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst credential through the International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association. The CMA designation from the Institute of Management Accountants also strengthens candidacy with Colorado hiring managers.
Which companies hire cost analysts in Colorado?
Colorado cost analyst roles are posted by Northrop Grumman, Jacobs, and CRB and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Colorado's strong aerospace, defense, and healthcare industries mean that large government contractors and major hospital networks are among the most consistent sources of cost analyst openings in the state.
Which Colorado cities have the most cost analyst jobs?
Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs are the cities with the most cost analyst openings in Colorado. Denver drives the largest share through its concentration of corporate headquarters, federal agencies, and healthcare systems, while Colorado Springs benefits from major defense contractors and military installations, and Boulder's technology and energy sectors generate steady demand for analytical finance roles.
Are there remote cost analyst jobs in Colorado?
Yes, and more than many finance roles. About 100% of cost analyst openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the desk-based and data-driven nature of the work. Budget modeling, variance reporting, and financial forecasting tasks are the parts of the role most often performed fully remote, while cost reviews tied to physical operations or government contract compliance tend to require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a cost analyst in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for cost technician, financial analyst associate, or budget analyst roles at large Colorado employers in aerospace and healthcare, where organizations like Lockheed Martin, Children's Hospital Colorado, and Centura Health run structured new-graduate programs. Community colleges across the Front Range offer accounting certificates that strengthen applications. Earning an entry-level CMA or beginning the CCEA process signals commitment and gives candidates a concrete edge even without years of direct cost analyst experience.
Where can I find and apply to cost analyst jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to cost analyst jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and preferred location, and apply directly through each listing.
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