Construction Analyst 2

JOHNSON SERVICE GROUP; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is seeking an experienced Construction Analyst for a contract assignment in Birmingham, AL. The analyst will provide advanced analytical support, manage project budgets, and generate reports and dashboards to communicate KPIs and progress.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, strong Excel skills, and experience in construction project management or administration. CAMP/JETS and utility-related experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Experience in construction project management or construction administrative work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; CAMP/JETS/utility experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced analytical support to the construction team through data collection, reporting, and performance tracking.
• Lead budgeting, cost estimation, tracking, and variance analysis for projects.
• Collect, organize, and analyze data on progress, expenses, and resource allocation.
• Create reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate project status and KPIs.
• Coordinate project meetings, document discussions, and follow-up actions.
• Evaluate vendor/contractor performance and support procurement decisions.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Budgeting

Project management

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Word

Data visualization tools

Job description

** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a nationally recognized professional staffing and recruiting firm that is looking for an experienced Construction Analyst to fill a contract assignment in Birmingham, AL.RequirementsEducationBachelor's degree in related fieldExperienceConstruction project management and/or construction administrative experience required.Intermediate (or greater) proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.CAMP experience a plus.JETS experience a plus.Distribution experience a plus.Substation experience a plus.Transmission experience a plus.Vegetation experience a plus.Utility experience a plus.O&M Activity DetailsInvoice auditing and other miscellaneous administrative and analysis activities for Contract Services projects – A mixture of capital and O&M projects.Desired QualificationsProvide administrative support as assigned to support the Contract Services, Vegetation, Transmission Lines, Substation Construction teams.Handle invoice auditing and reconciliation for Contract Services programs.Coordinate with Contract Services contractors and inspectors as needed to ensure invoices have proper supporting documentation.Prepare monthly accruals for Contract Services programs.Participate in the review and analysis of project data and metrics, including production reports and status updates as needed.Track project expenses and assist in budget management.Assist in the organization of construction-related documentation.Support Management in contract administration tasks.Job DutiesProvide 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.Independently collect, organize, and analyze data pertaining to project progress, expenses, and resource allocation, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and completeness.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.Play a pivotal role in coordinating project meetings, documenting discussions, action items, and follow-up tasks, and providing expert-level support for project management.Take the lead in evaluating vendor and contractor performance, providing strategic input for supplier management and procurement decisions, and contributing to supplier relationship management efforts.Stay at the forefront of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in construction analytics, leveraging expertise to drive continuous improvement and innovation.Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and 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.This position may require some bending, lifting, climbing, prolonged sitting, prolonged walking, walking on gravel or crawling when necessary.JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #D650