• Turnaround positions are vital in construction.Hard working construction worker at a construction scene. image by Andy Dean from Fotolia.com
  
  Turnaround jobs in construction center around two key issues: objectivity and crisis management. Although turnaround jobs in construction can vary and have different responsibilities, those two key areas are always an important aspect of a turnaround position. Turnaround jobs often seek to make changes in personnel, staffing and construction site schedules.
  
  

Turnaround Specialist

• A turnaround specialist in construction is similar to a turnaround specialist in any type of business, from corporate America to oil refineries. In construction, a turn around specialist is hired to look at the situation with a fresh, objective set of eyes and create some out-of-the-box solutions to solutions that may help solve problems. Often, a turnaround specialist is not well-liked on the construction site because it is his job to make changes and take the necessary steps to effect positive change in the workplace environment. For example, a turnaround specialist may be asked to recommend certain personnel changes.
  
  

Turnaround Cost Analyst

• In certain areas of construction, a turnaround cost analyst is a necessary job function. Industrial construction companies often hire this position to asses expenses and costs associated with building and construction and offset these costs with a higher level of productivity. A turnaround cost analyst is required to understand the job functions of the particular construction company he works for, so that he can best determine the exact number of people necessary to do a job in a cost-efficient manner. In addition to analyzing personnel for cost effectiveness, this position may work with the finance team and recommend changes to the construction company's budget.
  
  

Turnaround Project Manager

• A project manager is responsible for the overall functionality and success of a particular work project. In construction, a turnaround project manager is hired to transform a construction company or site that is not producing efficiently. In turnaround project management, the goal is to look at the situation objectively and make the best decisions for the company as a whole, often disregarding what may be preferred by each individual worker. Since the concern is primarily a specific construction project, changes in the project's schedule, design or organizational structure may be recommended by a turnaround project manager.