Construction Data Analyst

Job Description

• Drives innovation and transformation of the cost management service offering along with innovation and best practices.
• Works with the team to enhance and develop cost management templates and support training so that templates are utilized consistently through the program. Focuses on productivity, automation, and simplification with the remits of existing systems.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining the cost management playbook.
• Develops enhanced and simplified commercial reporting, analysis of program data, and periodic program performance reviews and assessments aligned to the agreed KPIs and objectives.
• Ensure regional savings are tracked across all regions and provide quarterly report to Procurement and regional leadership.
• Establish estimating standards for each design phase.
• Develop regionalized training material, presented in an agreed format, for the Cost Management teams.
• Develop and implement a rates library databases to support the cost delivery team.
• Provide a regular update on regional data for FX and inflation forecasts and trend
• Brings strategic advice and applies industry knowledge, i.e. procurement strategy, operating model enhancement, delivery method improvements, working with the team and Project Directors providing CM input for the development/enhancement of construction management procedures, leading on Cost Management transformation initiatives.
• Responsible for meeting/exceeding KPIs. Works with regional leads analyzing trends, addressing issues, cross sharing solutions and a source for escalation; responsible for issue resolution for all Cost Management deliverables and commercial matters.
• Works with real estate lead and regional leads to define, agree, and implement regional goals and commercial priorities. On a periodic basis, i.e., monthly, working with client regional leads to support ongoing solution of agreed priorities. Provides summary report on progress.
• Act as a key liaison between cost teams, project leadership, and governance groups to understand requirements and resolve issues
• Develop and maintain Excel-based tools, models, and templates to support monthly and ad-hoc reporting
• Automate manual and repetitive processes using Microsoft Excel, Power Query, and VBA
• Create dashboards and performance reports that clearly communicate KPIs, trends, and risks
• Standardize reporting templates and controls to ensure consistency across projects and regions
• Identify inefficiencies in current processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform data validation, QA/QC, and troubleshooting of cost and performance data

Key Skills and Experience

• Experience with Construction Data
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, PivotTables, and Power Query
• Strong VBA skills for automation, tool development, and workflow optimization
• Experience developing dashboards and performance reporting (Excel, Power BI, or similar tools)
• Understanding of cost management, project controls, or performance reporting in a construction, real estate, or capital projects environment
• Comfortable working with large, complex, or imperfect data sets
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical users
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts in a practical and user-friendly way
• Experience supporting process standardization, automation, or system improvements

Key Preferred Experience

• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools
• Experience with Construction related data
• Basic SQL or database experience
• Background in Digital Controls, PMO, or transformation initiatives

Qualifications:
Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven work experience as a Data Analyst, preferably in 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 construction management software and systems.
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards.
• Certification in data analysis or related fields.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, PivotTables, and Power Query
• Strong VBA skills for automation, tool development, and workflow optimization
• Experience developing dashboards and performance reporting (Excel, Power BI, or similar tools)
• Understanding of cost management, project controls, or performance reporting in a construction, real estate, or capital projects environment
• Comfortable working with large, complex, or imperfect data sets
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical users
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts in a practical and user-friendly way
• Experience supporting process standardization, automation, or system improvements
• Key Preferred Experience
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools
• Basic SQL or database experience
• Background in Digital Controls, PMO, or t

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