Construction Analyst

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Construction Analyst to provide advanced analytical support to the construction team. You will lead data collection, reporting, and performance tracking for complex projects, manage budgets, and perform detailed cost estimation with variance analysis.

You will generate reports, visualizations, and dashboards to communicate project status, KPIs, and key metrics. Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing data on progress and expenses, coordinating meetings, evaluating

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Expertise in data visualization tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, results-oriented environment.
• Experience in construction management and administration.
• Familiarity with CAMP, JETS, power distribution, substation, and utility construction.

Responsibilities

• Independently collect, organize, and analyze data pertaining to project progress, expenses, and resource allocation, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate project meetings, document discussions, action items, and follow-up tasks, providing expert-level support for project management.
• Evaluate vendor and contractor performance, providing strategic input for supplier management and procurement decisions, and contribute to supplier relationship management efforts.
• Stay informed on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in construction analytics to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Data visualization

Independent work

Adaptability

Tools

CAMP

JETS

Power distribution

Substation

Utility construction

Job description

Job Title:

Construction Analyst

Job Description:

Provide advanced analytical support to the construction team, leveraging extensive experience in data collection, reporting, and performance tracking for complex projects. Take a lead role in the preparation and management of project budgets, including detailed cost estimation, tracking, and in-depth variance analysis. Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams to gather, synthesize, and analyze data for construction reports and presentations, offering expert insights and recommendations. Generate comprehensive reports, visualizations, and dashboards to effectively communicate project status, key performance indicators (KPIs), and critical metrics.

Responsibilities:

• Independently collect, organize, and analyze data pertaining to project progress, expenses, and resource allocation, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate project meetings, document discussions, action items, and follow-up tasks, providing expert-level support for project management.
• Evaluate vendor and contractor performance, providing strategic input for supplier management and procurement decisions, and contribute to supplier relationship management efforts.
• Stay informed on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in construction analytics to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Essential Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Expertise in data visualization tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, results-oriented environment.
• Proven adaptability to new technologies and tools in the construction analytics field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in construction management and administration.
• Skills in invoice reconciliation, work orders, and construction documents.
• Familiarity with CAMP, JETS, power distribution, substation, and utility construction.

Work Environment:

Work in a dynamic and results-oriented environment. The role requires proficiency in advanced data analysis and visualization tools, ensuring effective communication of project metrics and insights. The environment encourages continuous learning and adaptation to new technologies in the field of construction analytics.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.