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Graduate Cost Advisory Consultant (Available 2024)

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Arup

Apr 13

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Consulting
  • Los Angeles

Requirements

  • We’re looking for graduates who are curious and ready to evolve how you think and work. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. If you can share your knowledge and ideas and encourage others to do the same; whilst having a desire to deliver excellent services for clients – we’d like to hear from you.
  • Required:
  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Economics, Business or Finance, Organizational Psychology, Computer Science, Logistics or similar with coursework in Engineering, Economics, Business and/or applied math/sciences.
  • Strong interest in infrastructure project development, delivery and/or operations
  • Knowledge of basic business and operational concepts
  • Strong quantitative skills with good knowledge of MS Excel.
  • Proficient in MS Office suite.
  • The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work and exceptional organization skills required for our constantly evolving environment
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based working
  • Presentation skills with colleagues and clients at all levels
  • Analytical mindset and/or Strategic thinker
  • Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally
  • Strong proficiency in a technical or consulting area derived from professional experience (design, construction, development, owner/public sector, technical consulting, investment banking, management consulting, etc);
  • Excellent presentation and writing skills are required. Advanced capability with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Outstanding quantitative and analytical skills.
  • Strong interest in and passion for working in the energy, infrastructure or ESG sectors;
  • Preferred:
  • Master's degree Construction Management, Economics, Business or Finance, Organizational Psychology, Computer Science, Logistics or similar
  • Bilingual (Spanish or Portuguese with English)
  • Familiarity with project management tools and techniques
  • Flexibility and Out-of-the-Box innovative thinking

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with design professionals, project stakeholders, and relevant parties to understand the scope and impact of proposed projects.
  • Prepare various analyses such as cost estimating, scheduling, risk modeling, and constructability assessments of proposed projects.
  • Collaborate with design professionals to identify opportunities and efficiencies within a construction project, be able to evaluate different construction options and develop a variety of solutions for a project.
  • Outreach with the construction industry to understand complex methods for building projects such as bridges, tunnels, highways, and tall buildings.
  • Familiarize oneself with a variety of construction software and perform analysis e.g. Primavera, HCSS, Revit, AutoCad, Microstation.
  • Excel financial modeling will be required and a large part of how one presents their analysis.
  • Work with a team of engineers and consultants to understand the impacts and cost of labor, material and other resources for a project.
  • Understand how to read and analyze blueprints digitally and manually. Perform quantity take-offs.
  • Develop high-level and detailed construction cost estimates.
  • You will support the team in the development and assessment of business cases for new energy and/or infrastructure projects, working with developers, financiers, state and local agencies.
  • Work with clients in activities such as client meetings, presentations, workshops etc.
  • Request, manage and review relevant project data, studies, plans, and contextual issues;
  • Prepare analyses, draw conclusions, make recommendations;
  • Assist in presentations of the above to satisfy client needs and goals;

FAQs

What kind of problems will I be working on as a Graduate Cost Advisory Consultant?

As a Graduate Cost Advisory Consultant, you will be working on solving complex problems related to cost analysis and advising clients on how to optimize their spending.

What skills are necessary to be successful in this role?

To excel in this role, you will need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, business acumen, and the ability to think creatively to find innovative solutions.

What opportunities for growth and advancement are available in this position?

As a Graduate Cost Advisory Consultant, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, develop new skills, and progress in your career within our organization.

How does this role contribute to shaping a better world?

By helping clients optimize their spending and make informed decisions, you will contribute to creating more efficient and sustainable businesses, ultimately leading to a better world.

Arup

We shape a better world

Consulting
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1946
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working across 140 countries. Founded to be both humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology and rigour to shape a better world.

Culture & Values

  • Quality of work

    Ove Arup was always clear: money is not our main aim, it’s quality that comes first. There are many ways to define ‘quality’ but whatever we do, we aim to produce the most thoughtful, creative and sustainable solutions – for our clients and the communities we work in.

  • Total architecture

    Our spirit is collaborative. Working life at Arup is never about titles, we listen in order to create and learn. ‘Total architecture’ simply means bringing everyone together, to benefit from their experience and insights. It also means we constantly evolve, adopting new disciplines, new people, and new ideas.

  • Humane organisation

    Ove Arup’s goal was that we should always remain a humane and friendly organisation, however large we became. You’ll find people at all levels of seniority are willing to help, discuss or share their experience. A humane organisation is also one focused on working hard to improve the lives of people our work touches.

  • Straight and honourable dealings

    Innovative and inspiring work is always built on trust. That’s why we expect the highest moral standards from our people – work of quality cannot be achieved any other way. A shared commitment to our values is how we produce great work for our clients, with enduring value for the communities around us.

  • Social usefulness

    Having a greater purpose than financial gain was how Ove always believed Arup’s work could remain inspiring. Today, social usefulness means many things for us, from pushing designs to be as sustainable and inclusive as possible, to our people’s commitment to community engagement.

  • Reasonable prosperity

    Money might not have been Ove Arup’s main priority for the firm, but he recognised the value of rewarding talent and remaining a great employer. Today we offer competitive salaries and benefits, wherever in the world you work for us. And as a membership organisation, we share our profits with our people twice annually.