Kitchell
is hiring
Data Analyst
About Our Company
Kitchell is an employee-owned company with more than seven decades experience in general contracting, construction management, development, facilities management, engineering and architecture and myriad other services within the built environment. Our 850-plus employee-owners manage projects from main offices in Arizona, California, Iowa and Texas. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that fosters personal and professional growth through in-house education programs, formal and informal mentoring and cross-training opportunities. Kitchell encourages employee engagement through our formal profit-sharing plan, opportunity for enhanced ownership and by offering increasing responsibility through career advancement. We are consistently ranked among the top places to work, attributable to our tenured staff and outstanding benefits including health and life insurance, 401(k), college savings plans, business travel assistance and insurance, discounted auto and homeowners insurance, identity theft protection, rewards programs and much more.
Market Specialization: Healthcare/Life Sciences, Criminal Justice, Education, Civic/Municipal, Native American, Office/Industrial, Cultural/Arts, Hospitality, Retail, Student Housing and Multifamily.
Job Description & Responsibilities
Employee-owned Kitchell seeks an experienced and dedicated Data Analyst to join our Northern California region in Sacramento and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States.
Overview
The Data Analyst – Analytics & Controls will play a pivotal role in the development of robust project controls and data architecture within Kitchell’s project and construction management services division. This position will be responsible for developing user-friendly dashboards for internal and external clients, creating risk management tools, integrating enterprise platform databases, developing automation solutions, and providing continuous improvement support for existing tools and dashboards.
Location:
This role will be located in Sacramento, CA and will require to be able to be in the area upon employment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain interactive and user-friendly dashboards and reports using Power BI to provide insights and key performance indicators to internal and external clients.
- Create risk assessment and management tools that allow project teams to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks, helping to ensure smooth project execution.
- Collaborate with the IT department to integrate data from various enterprise platforms, ensuring data consistency and accuracy for project controls and analytics.
- Spearhead the transformation of the company's data architecture with a user-centric approach, ensuring that the architecture supports long-term standardized process development and tool evolution that align with user and client needs.
- Develop or assist in the implementation of automation solutions to streamline project controls processes, including cost control, scheduling control, and data collection, improving efficiency and reducing manual efforts.
- Work closely with end-users and the Implementation Manager to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in existing tools and dashboards, implement enhancements, and ensure they align with evolving project needs.
- Maintain necessary documentation of dashboard development processes, risk management tools, data integration workflows, and automation solutions, making it easy for users to understand and utilize these resources.
- Provide training and support to end-users, ensuring they can effectively use the dashboards, tools, and automation solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including clients, project managers, project engineers, general contractors, consultants, interdepartmental teams, and senior leadership to align data and analytics solutions with project controls requirements.
- Collaborate with the IT department to ensure adherence to data governance and security standards to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of project data.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in data science, computer science, information technology, or a related field (Master's degree preferred), or equivalent experience.
- 5 years of experience in data analysis, dashboard development, risk management tools, and data integration, preferably in the construction or engineering industry.
Desired
- Proven experience building robust relational databases.
Required
Knowledge and Skills
- Advanced knowledge of database systems, data warehousing, software development, and data analysis tools.
- Strong expertise in Power BI, SSRS, and DAX for data visualization and analytic programming and automation skills, with experience in languages like SQL and DAX.
- Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions, informed by user research.
- Ability to work across groups and across disciplines.
- Must be self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision; able to coordinate and expedite multiple tasks and priorities.
- Ability to work with support multiple project teams simultaneously.
- Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Azure, Power Apps
Desired
- Proficiency in integrating and configuring multiple project management platforms with a user-first mindset.
- Knowledge of project controls processes, cost management and scheduling.
- Ability to train and manage direct reports and new hires.
Work Environment
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently inspects the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions, while wearing personal protective equipment.
- The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.
- The worker is subject to both environmental conditions due to work activities occurring both inside and outside.
Physical Requirements
- While performing the duties of this job, the position is moderately active and the employee is frequently standing, walking, reaching, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing.
- The position also may also be sitting for long periods of time.
- The employee may frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
Travel
- Travel may be required up to 50% of the time.
- Valid Motor Vehicle Record with no restrictions or suspensions.
- Ability to drive a motorized vehicle.
What we offer
Kitchell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The annual base salary range for this role is currently $90,000-$115,000. The Company’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of various factors, including job-related skills, relevant education and experience, abilities of the applicant and equity with other team members. The annual base salary range listed here is subject to change at any time, in the Company’s discretion, and does not alter in any way the at-will nature of the employment relationship.
