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Cost Analyst roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Australian professionals can secure two-year work authorization with no lottery and indefinite renewals, making long-term U.S. career planning straightforward from day one.
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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 programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, 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 programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend is looking for an experienced and highly skilled Cost Analyst 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 specifications:
- 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
- Certification requirements: none
- Work In office, 40 hours per week in the Houston, 1300 Main Street office
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in data science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related professional experience.
- At least 5 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.
Additional Information
On site requirements might change based on clients needs.
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
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.
Company Description
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 programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, 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 programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend is looking for an experienced and highly skilled Cost Analyst 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 specifications:
- 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
- Certification requirements: none
- Work In office, 40 hours per week in the Houston, 1300 Main Street office
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in data science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related professional experience.
- At least 5 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.
Additional Information
On site requirements might change based on clients needs.
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
LI-AN1
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Cost Analyst
Translate your Australian credentials before applying
U.S. employers assess degrees against a four-year bachelor's standard. A three-year Australian degree in accounting or finance is generally accepted for E-3 visa purposes, but have a credentials evaluation ready if your employer's HR team raises the question.
Target employers with active DOL LCA filing history
The E-3 requires a certified Labor Condition Application before your visa interview. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data for employers who have filed LCAs for cost analyst or financial analyst roles, confirming they already understand the process.
Frame your CPA or CMA status for U.S. recruiters
Australian CPA or CMA credentials don't automatically translate in U.S. job postings. Specify the credential's issuing body and note U.S. equivalency upfront in your resume so hiring managers don't screen you out before the sponsorship conversation starts.
Clarify E-3 sponsorship early in the offer stage
Many U.S. finance teams conflate E-3 with H-1B visa and assume a lottery is involved. Raise the distinction before the formal offer, not after, so the hiring manager can align with HR and legal without discovering the process mid-negotiation.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your LCA and paperwork
Once you have an offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the LCA certification with DOL, prepares your DS-160, and readies your consulate package, keeping the process on track without your employer needing to engage outside immigration counsel.
Understand the prevailing wage requirement before negotiating
DOL requires your offered salary to meet the prevailing wage for your job zone and metro area. Check the OFLC wage library for your target city before salary discussions so your offer is structured correctly for LCA certification from the start.
E-3 Visa Cost Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Cost Analyst jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Cost Analyst roles filtered specifically for E-3 visa sponsorship. Most general job boards don't distinguish between visa types, so you'll waste time on postings where H-1B is the only option an employer has considered. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where Australian professionals can realistically secure an offer and sponsorship.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Cost Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Cost Analyst positions require at minimum a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related quantitative field, which meets the specialty occupation threshold USCIS applies to E-3 petitions. Roles involving cost modeling, variance analysis, or financial forecasting consistently clear this bar. Generalist analyst titles with no specific degree requirement can be harder to support, so confirm the job description specifies a relevant field.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Cost Analyst roles in the U.S.?
For Australian nationals, the E-3 is straightforwardly better for this role. There is no lottery, no annual cap pressure, and the visa is processed at a U.S. consulate in Australia rather than through a lengthy USCIS petition. H-1B requires lottery selection and can take months longer. Both require employer sponsorship and an LCA, but the E-3 timeline from offer to start date is typically much shorter.
Can I change employers after I start working on an E-3 as a Cost Analyst?
Yes, but you need a fresh LCA and, if you're already in the U.S., your new employer must have the certified LCA before you begin work. There's no portability provision like the one available under H-1B after 180 days. If you're between jobs, the E-3 doesn't include a statutory grace period coded into the visa itself, so timing the transition carefully around your I-94 expiry matters.