PIIM Analytics Lead

Bechtel Corporation•Houston, TX

10d•$123,400 - $178,500•Onsite

About The Position

Bechtel is seeking an Analytics Lead for its Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) business, which delivers technology projects in sectors including semiconductors, electric vehicles, advanced materials, and data centers. The position supports M&T projects across multiple business leads and reports to the Project Information and Innovation (PIIM) Manager. The PIIM team aggregates and analyzes project data, develops automated reporting and client-required reports, maintains high-quality analytics, and assists with project records. The Analytics Lead collaborates with project functions and stakeholders to create meaningful reporting tools using timely and accurate data to support decision-making and risk management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent.
At least 5 years of related professional experience leveraging Power BI to drive insights and analytics.
Proficiency in SQL, including writing complex and advanced queries, optimizing performance, and working with large datasets across databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, BigQuery, and SQL Server.
Strong knowledge of Python or R for data manipulation, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling; Python libraries listed include Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Scikit-learn.
Strong understanding of construction disciplines and processes.
Ability to analyze large datasets and independently deliver insights to stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
High attention to detail and ability to ask clarifying questions to ensure analysis is accurate.
Business acumen and strong communication skills to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
Understanding of how to create gateways and data flows and connect to servers using Power BI.
Thorough understanding and capability in using DAX (Data Analysis Expressions).
Ability to work independently and autonomously to some degree.
Curiosity, self-learning, and complex problem-solving skills.
Strong planning, organizational, time-management, decision-making, written, and oral communication skills.
Comfort managing direct reports and working with cross-functional and distributed teams.

Nice To Haves

Construction industry experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and develop business intelligence and data analytics dashboards and visualizations in Power BI.
Work with cross-functional disciplines to analyze data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights that address business challenges and support informed decision-making.
Oversee analytics projects, set priorities, and manage timelines in alignment with organizational goals.
Ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance with Bechtel standards.
Design and develop pixel-perfect paginated reports using tools such as Power BI Report Server.
Prepare documentation for API implementation and apply basic Python knowledge.
Work with large datasets, perform ETL, and create SQL views that meet business and stakeholder needs.
Support special requests, including customer demonstration tools and ad hoc reporting.
Cross-train colleagues and share best practices across the business line and project team.
Act as a super-user for Bechtel’s enterprise performance management system, including Power BI, by training users, troubleshooting issues, and contributing to system enhancements.
Create queries, data transformations, and exchanges to deliver efficient, scalable business intelligence solutions and improve productivity and outcomes.
Work with project and corporate teams to share reporting-system best practices and support data accuracy, timeliness, and report standardization and organization.
Build relationships with teams and stakeholders, and provide project teams with training and guidance on information systems and innovation practices.