Project Controls Data Analyst

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.•Des Moines, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a data analyst who enjoys building dashboards and reports to deliver key insights to stakeholders? The Weitz Company is hiring a Project Controls Data Analyst to join our Operational Excellent (OpEx) team. This exciting new role will develop and administer companywide dashboards and analytics to support cost management, quality, safety, and risk management across construction operations. The Project Controls Data Analyst will integrate project controls practices with modern data and business intelligence (BI) platforms to deliver accurate, scalable reporting for clear, actionable insights into project performance. This role can be based out of any Weitz office location including: Des Moines, IA Denver, CO Phoenix, AZ West Palm Beach, FL The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

Requirements

5+ years of data analytics experience required
3+ years of experience in a construction-related or project controls environment is a plus
Knowledge of Lean principles desired
Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, construction management, information systems, or related field; an equivalent combination of technical training and certifications may be considered
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights related to construction scheduling and cost control
Ability to convey/explain complex technical concepts in a way that other stakeholders can easily understand
Desire to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
Ability to troubleshoot data issues, optimize reporting processes, and ensure alignment with the company and industry project controls standards
Strong data visualization skills
Ability to build interactive and scalable dashboards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High level of proficiency in PowerBI/Tableau, SQL, DAX, M-code, and cloud-based data integration tools i.e. Databricks, Azure) is required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to learn additional specific job-related software upon hire
Must be able to work onsite from a Weitz office location (this is not a remote role)

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience in a construction-related or project controls environment is a plus
Knowledge of Lean principles desired

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain interactive and scalable dashboards and reports, applying best practices in data visualization and user experience to deliver clear insights into project performance, cost, schedule and risk areas key stakeholders
Integrate data from multiple sources (i.e. Databricks, Azure, P6, internal cost systems) to create a unified data model for reporting and analytics
Ensure end-to-end data pipelines accuracy and reliability of reporting
Provide data visualization to provide an expansive overview of integrated data
Create and update project control reports that highlight key performance indicators, trends, and risk factors for active construction projects
Collaborate closely with project controls teams to incorporate scheduling data into dashboards, providing visualizations of project timelines, milestones, and critical paths
Support cost management efforts by integrating budget, forecast, and actual cost data into BI reports, enabling real-time tracking of project financials
Identify and resolve issues in data pipelines, dashboard performance, and/or data accuracy, ensuring minimal downtime and reliable reporting
Refine dashboards based on user feedback, emerging best practices and evolving market trends
Work closely with project teams, IT, and OpEx team to understand reporting needs and ensure dashboards align with project goals
Provide training, documentation, and ongoing support to help end-users interpret and apply dashboard insights effectively