Project Analyst Jobs in Connecticut
Project Analyst jobs in Connecticut are concentrated in financial services, insurance, defense contracting, and healthcare, with demand at every level from entry-level associates to senior program leads. Hartford, Stamford, and New Haven are the primary hiring markets, where major employers including Cigna, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Yale New Haven Health consistently staff project analyst roles. Business process improvement, IT project analysis, and healthcare operations are the most sought-after specialties across the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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 New Haven, CT 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
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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- Investment & Asset Management
- Banking & Financial Services
What Connecticut Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project analyst jobs across Connecticut.
- Bachelor's degree in business, information systems, finance, or a related field
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or Smartsheet
- Experience documenting business requirements, workflows, and process improvement initiatives
- Familiarity with Agile or Waterfall methodologies in a team environment
- Strong analytical and data reporting skills using Excel, SQL, or BI platforms
- PMP or CAPM certification or active pursuit recognized by Connecticut employers
Project Analyst Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project analyst in Connecticut?
Most Connecticut project analyst roles require a bachelor's degree in business administration, information systems, or a related field. Connecticut does not mandate a state-issued license for this role, but employers widely recognize the CAPM or PMP credential from the Project Management Institute. Candidates who gain experience through internships with Connecticut's large insurance, defense, or healthcare employers and build proficiency in tools like Jira or Smartsheet are consistently competitive in the state's hiring market.
Which companies hire project analysts in Connecticut?
Connecticut project analyst roles are posted by Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, AQR, and Kaman Corporation and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Connecticut's concentration of Fortune 500 insurance carriers, defense contractors, and major hospital networks makes it one of the more active states for project analyst hiring in the Northeast.
Which Connecticut cities have the most project analyst jobs?
New Haven, Hartford, and Stamford lead Connecticut for project analyst openings. Hartford's dense cluster of insurance and financial services headquarters drives the bulk of demand, while Stamford attracts corporate and consulting roles tied to its proximity to the New York metro, and New Haven benefits from the large footprint of Yale's health system and affiliated research institutions.
Are there remote project analyst jobs in Connecticut?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 50% of project analyst openings tied to Connecticut are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the desk-based and analytical nature of the role. Requirements gathering, data analysis, and stakeholder reporting are the functions most commonly performed fully remote, while roles involving hands-on process observation or on-site system implementation tend to require at least part-time presence.
How can I get hired as a project analyst in Connecticut with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a business analyst associate or project coordinator role at one of Connecticut's large insurance or healthcare employers, where structured rotational and new-graduate programs exist. Cigna and Hartford HealthCare both run early-career analyst programs that feed into project analyst tracks. Candidates moving laterally from operations coordinator, data associate, or administrative roles within the same organization often make the transition effectively. Earning a CAPM certification and building a portfolio of process documentation or workflow improvement projects strengthens applications for candidates without direct experience.
Where can I find and apply to project analyst jobs in Connecticut?
You can find and apply to project analyst jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across Hartford, Stamford, New Haven, and the rest of the state. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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