Capital Planning Data Assistant (Co-op)

Massachusetts School Building Authority; Boston (MA); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) offers a Capital Planning Data Assistant Co-op in Boston. This full-time, up-to-six-month position provides hands-on data analysis support to Project Managers and Architects involved in Massachusetts public school construction projects.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in or recently graduated from an analytics-related program, with experience or interest in data tools like Tableau and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a degree program leading to a Bachelor’s or Master’s in an analytical based subject.
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Preferred: internship experience in data or analysis.
• Working knowledge of Tableau, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Minimum GPA of 3.2.

Responsabilités

• Perform data analysis and develop data tools.
• Prepare reports and presentations for project managers.
• Support technical reviews and cost-tracking analyses.
• Assist in gathering and analyzing databases for capital projects.
• Attend site visits when needed.

Connaissances

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Multi-priority management

Self-starter

Motivated

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in analytics/analytical field

Outils

Tableau

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Description du poste

The MSBA is a quasi-independent government authority which grants funding for school buildingconstruction and renovation projects. The MSBA is pleased to provide a Co-Op opportunity to help studentslearn about data analysis in the building and construction industry. We are seeking a Capital PlanningAssistant to provide a great opportunity to learn and gain skills in data analysis and construction.

Students can expect to be challenged by their assigned projects, connect with other MSBA departments,

feel valued by the MSBA community, while gaining experience and exposure to designer selection and

interviews, preliminary design evaluations, and feasibility analyses. Not only will the selected Co-op learn

about their day-to-day tasks through their specific work assignments, but they will have exposure to our

organizational leaders and their teams through a series of internal Capital Planning Training. A Co-Op

position at the MSBA provides exposure to a range of design and construction firms actively engaged in

publicly funded school projects. Most Co-Ops move on to job opportunities within the industry and even

return to MSBA when there is an open opportunity.

The Capital Planning Data Assistant (Co-op) is a full-time opportunity (up to six months) that will

temporarily provide support and assistance to Project Managers and Architects for Massachusetts public

school construction projects.

Responsibilities include data analysis, development of data tools, preparation of reports and

presentations, and support of technical review. The individual will also assist in developing tools for

information gathering and analysis of databases associated with cost-tracking, construction cost

estimates, capital project statuses and policy making, as well as potentially attending site visits. Interested

students should possess basic knowledge of data analysis and/or previous experience in data.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a degree program leading to a Bachelor’s or Master's in an analytical based subject.
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship experience in a data or analysis based discipline
• Working knowledge of Tableau, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment with multiple, competing priorities
• Ability to deliver results with limited direction and guidance and on tight deadlines; a self-starter
• Highly motivated and energetic
• Strong work ethic and tenacity
• Minimum 3.2 GPA

$18 - $20 an hour

This job description is intended to be general and will evolve over time. The description is subject to periodic updating. At management’s discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time.

For more information and learnmore of what we do, please visit the www.massschoolbuildings.org.