Early Career Project Controls Data Analyst

WSP • Sunrise, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is currently seeking a full-time Early Career Project Controls Data Analyst to join our Project Controls team. This position is open to our Seattle-WA, Minneapolis-MN, Austin-TX, Fort Lauderdale-FL, and New York-NY offices. Be involved in projects with our Project Controls Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• 0-2 years of experience in data analytics, PowerBI, or project controls preferred
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to learn construction-specific software quickly

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship or work experience in project controls, project management, construction management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support project management in the construction or engineering sector by leveraging data analytics and visualization tools to enhance decision-making, with a focus on early-career development in project controls.
• Coordinate closely with project teams and the project controls department to design, develop, and maintain informative PowerBI dashboards that visualize key project metrics, timelines, and performance indicators.
• Analyze project data from various sources, including schedules, budgets, and progress reports, to identify trends, variances, and potential risks, using data analytics techniques to provide actionable insights.
• Assist in compiling comprehensive reports by gathering, organizing, and interpreting data, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for stakeholders such as project managers and executives.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, refine data models, and present findings through clear visualizations and summaries.
• Maintain data integrity by cleaning, validating, and updating datasets in tools like PowerBI, Excel, or related software, while adhering to best practices in data governance.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project controls processes by suggesting enhancements to dashboards, analytics methods, or reporting workflows based on observed efficiencies.
• Provide basic training and support to team members on PowerBI usage and data interpretation to foster a data-driven culture within the project environment.

Benefits

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• retirement savings
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation (or other personal time)
• paid parental leave
• paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level