Construction Data Analyst

Harris County Flood Control District; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness plan

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement pension (TCDRS)

Job summary

Harris County Flood Control District in Houston, TX is seeking a Construction Data Analyst to support the countywide implementation of the Harris County Worksite Safety Policy. This onsite role will manage construction safety data, analyze trends, and deliver reports for safety and leadership stakeholders.

You will develop dashboards in Power BI, coordinate data from inspectors, contractor reports, and worker inputs, ensuring data governance and privacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related field
• Equivalent combination of technical training and directly related data experience (minimum 4 years) may substitute for the education requirement
• Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for non-technical audiences
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Knowledge of databases (SQL, NoSQL), data models, and querying large datasets
• Knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics including hypothesis testing and regression
• Experience developing and maintaining dashboards for performance tracking
• Ability to interpret complex data and identify key insights

Responsibilities

• Create and implement data collection processes from multiple sources
• Analyze safety datasets to identify patterns and insights
• Perform data cleansing and validation for logs and incident reports
• Translate metrics into clear visualizations and narratives for decision-making
• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and reporting systems using Power BI
• Ensure data governance and privacy compliance
• Compile data for quarterly safety reports to Commissioners Court
• Support contractor safety performance data for future contracts
• Adapt to evolving district needs

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Dashboard development

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in data field

Tools

Power BI

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

Harris County Flood Control District is seeking a Construction Data Analyst to support countywide implementation of the Harris County Worksite Safety Policy. In this onsite role in Houston, TX, you will manage construction safety data, analyze trends that can inform policy improvements, and deliver routine and ad hoc reporting for safety and leadership stakeholders.

What you’ll do

• Create and implement data collection processes to gather accurate, complete information from multiple sources, including worksite safety inputs from construction sites, County Safety Inspectors, contractor reports, and worker complaints.
• Analyze complex safety datasets to identify patterns and insights related to workplace injuries, violations, near-misses, and contractor safety performance.
• Perform data cleansing and validation for OSHA 300 logs, inspection checklists, incident reports, and contractor certifications to maintain data integrity and support accurate safety performance tracking.
• Share findings with the County Worksite Safety Committee, department leadership, and other stakeholders by translating safety metrics into clear visualizations and narratives for decision-making and policy adjustments.
• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards, databases, and reporting systems using Power BI and other visualization tools to track key safety metrics, including worksite visits, inspection findings, training requirements, stop-work events, escalations, incident investigations, safety issues resolved, corrective actions, contractor compliance rates, injury and illness incidents, and heat illness prevention measures.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy regulations, and recordkeeping requirements while safeguarding confidential worker complaint information.
• Compile and analyze data for mandatory quarterly worksite safety reports to the Commissioners Court, including inspection metrics, violations, corrective actions, worker injuries and illnesses, and identifiable incident causes.
• Support the development and ongoing tracking of contractor safety performance data used in future contract award and evaluation processes.
• Assume additional responsibilities as required, adjusting to evolving district needs and objectives.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• An equivalent combination of technical training and directly related data experience (minimum 4 years) may substitute for the education requirement.
• Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
• Knowledge of databases (e.g., SQL, NoSQL), data models, and querying large datasets.
• Knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics, including hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and probability.
• Experience developing and maintaining dashboards for performance tracking and generating actionable insights from multiple perspectives.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems by interpreting complex data and identifying key insights.I
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Tools and technologies

• Power BI
• SQL
• NoSQL

Preferred experience

• Data-related work experience in the construction field (preferred).
• Four (4) years of data-related work experience (preferred).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellness plan
• Life insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave and Sick Leave
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Professional learning and development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule
• METRO RideSponsor Program

Role details and location

• Position type: Regular | Full-Time
• Salary: To be discussed at interview
• Work location: Construction, 7522 Prairie Oak Drive, Houston, TX 77086 (onsite)

Physical demands and environment

• Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 10 pounds; occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Frequent sorting, filing, shelving, and handling of documents, books, files, file drawers, and related materials and equipment for clerical operations.
• Occasional ascending/descending stairs; prolonged sitting for extended periods.
• Work is performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditioning, and noise levels.

Important notes: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume as supporting documentation, but only information stated on the application will be used for consideration, and “See Resume” will not be accepted for qualifications. This position is subject to a criminal history check; only relevant convictions will be considered and may not automatically disqualify the candidate.