Construction Technology Business Analyst

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus program

Comprehensive benefits including HSA/F

Employer-paid Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

The Weitz Company is seeking a Construction Technology Business Analyst to bridge Operations and IT, driving value from Procore and other platforms across project teams in Des Moines. You will analyze processes, implement improvements, and support adoption of construction technologies.

You will collaborate with PMs, superintendents, and operations leadership to align technology with business goals and continuously optimize workflows.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in commercial construction or construction technology support
• Experience translating business challenges into system improvements
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or similar preferred

Responsibilities

• Identify technology improvement opportunities with PMs and operations leadership
• Translate business challenges into system improvements as trusted advisor
• Collaborate with project teams, ops leadership, IT and vendors to deliver measurable value
• Provide advanced business process and application support for project teams
• Assist with system configuration, process optimization, and standardization efforts
• Analyze processes and recommend solutions to improve efficiency, quality and UX
• Define business requirements for integrations (Procore, Workday, etc.)
• Document current and future-state processes and opportunities for automation
• Support training and user adoption through materials and sessions
• Promote consistent use of construction technology solutions across the org
• Develop understanding of Weitz project delivery processes and workflows

Skills

Procore SME

Construction tech

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving

Project management

Data analysis

Training & adoption

Communication

Education

Construction Management / Engineering / Information Systems degree

Tools

Procore

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Weitz Company is hiring a Construction Technology Business Analyst to join our Information Technology (IT) team! The Construction Technology Business Analyst serves as the liaison between Operations and IT to ensure systems and construction technologies effectively support project execution, field operations, and business objectives. This role combines construction industry experience with technology acumen to improve processes, support users, drive adoption, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. If you are analytical, enjoys problem-solving, and understand construction workflows then this could be a great opportunity for you!

The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What You'll Do:

• Work with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and Operations leadership to identify technology improvement opportunities
• Serve as a trusted advisor for construction technology solutions and translate business challenges into system improvements
• Partner with project teams, operations leadership, learning & development, IT, and vendors to ensure construction technology solutions deliver measurable value across the organization
• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for Procore and other construction technology solutions
• Provide advanced business process/application support for construction project teams
• Assist with system configuration, process optimization, and standardization efforts while supporting project teams in the effective use of construction technology platforms
• Analyze business processes and recommend solutions to improve efficiency, quality, and user experience
• Identify opportunities to improve data/reporting accuracy, quality, visibility, and decision-making
• Assist with defining business requirements for integrations involving Procore, Workday, and other business systems
• Document current-state and future-state business processes and identify opportunities for automation, data consistency, and workflow optimization
• Support training, communication, and user-adoption efforts and gather feedback from project teams to continuously improve solutions
• Assist with creating/updating training materials and facilitate training sessions when needed
• Promote consistent and effective use of construction technology solutions across the organization
• Develop a strong understanding of Weitz project delivery processes and operational workflows

What We're Looking For:

• Experience:
  • 4+ years of experience in the commercial construction industry in project engineering, project management, operations, or construction technology support
  • Experience supporting/improving business processes through technology solutions
  • Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or similar field preferred
• Skills:
  • Knowledge of construction documentation including RFIs, submittals, drawings, specifications, and more
  • Strong understanding of construction operations and project delivery processes
  • Collaborative with the ability to build relationships across the organization using a customer-focused approach
  • Highly organized and analytical
  • Process improvement mindset and able to translate business requirements into technology solutions
  • Strong problem-solving and project management skills
  • Ability to lead technology adoption and change management initiatives
  • Continuous learning mindset and an excitement for improving business processes
  • Strong facilitation skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Technology:
  • Experience using Procore or similar construction management platforms
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Ability to learn additional specific job-related software upon hire
• Additional Requirements:
  • Must be able to work in the office 4 days per week - position allows the ability to work remote 1 day per week

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

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