Construction Analyst
Brookfield Asset Management•Charleston, SC
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Construction Analyst supports nationwide renovation and construction operations across the organization’s single-family rental portfolio. This role is responsible for managing key aspects of the construction lifecycle, including budget tracking, vendor coordination, scheduling, and quality control. The position plays a critical role in ensuring renovation projects align with the investment thesis by monitoring cost performance, identifying variances, and supporting operational execution. This role works cross-functionally with Acquisitions, Investment Management, and vendor partners to ensure timely and accurate delivery of renovation projects across multiple markets.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Business, or related field OR equivalent construction experience (2 years experience = 1 year education)
- Relevant experience in construction, renovation, or project coordination environment preferred
- Strong understanding of construction budgeting and Budget vs. Actual (BVA) analysis
- Experience with project management tools and scheduling systems (Gantt charts a plus)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reporting and analytics
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Knowledge of fair housing and real estate regulations (preferred)
- Ability to work in office and field coordination environments, including occasional extended hours if needed
Nice To Haves
- Experience in single-family rental, multifamily, or residential renovation environments
- Experience working with CMS platforms, project tracking software, or construction management tools
- Familiarity with construction inspections, vendor management, and renovation operations
- Industry certifications related to construction or project management preferred
Responsibilities
- Review acquisition renovation budgets (ARB) and inspector scopes to prepare bids for vendor execution
- Evaluate estimates to ensure alignment with investment thesis and track deferred or out-of-scope items
- Approve estimates, change orders, invoices, and project timelines
- Monitor renovation progress and ensure accurate updates are maintained in internal systems (CMS)
- Complete renovation tracking documentation including scope variance, pricing updates, punch lists, and project status
- Track homes in triage status and ensure all required data is collected for decision-making
- Provide feedback on scope, pricing, and execution performance to Acquisitions Analysts
- Maintain regular communication with vendors to track project progress and performance
- Onboard and manage vendor relationships to ensure capacity, quality, and pricing expectations are met
- Schedule and review inspections across due diligence, in-progress work, and final walkthroughs
- Coordinate change order approvals and ensure timely resolution of construction adjustments
- Support production workflow optimization and identify process inefficiencies
- Ensure adherence to applicable federal, state, and local regulations
- Support adherence to applicable fair housing and local real estate regulations
- Maintain required documentation and reporting standards
- Monitor construction quality and ensure consistency across markets and vendors
- Conduct audits of construction outcomes and document performance trends
- Identify and escalate compliance risks, budget variances, and operational concerns as appropriate
- Support budget adherence and cost controls across renovation projects
- Monitor budget-to-actual variance performance and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Track renovation cycle times and project completion timelines
- Contribute to operational efficiency and project delivery goals
- Ensure accuracy of invoices, estimates, and change order approvals
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Construction, Acquisitions, and Investment Management teams
- Provide reporting and updates regarding project status, risks, and operational performance
- Maintain professional relationships with vendors and contractors
- Promote company values, operational standards, and quality expectations
- Contribute insights on construction trends, pricing, and vendor performance
- Perform other duties as assigned to support business objectives
Benefits
- 5% 401(k) match
- Wellness credits that reduce healthcare costs
- Up to 160 hours of PTO annually for full-time employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
