Director, Data Acquisition

Dodge Construction Network; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Data Acquisition to lead a remote team focused on enhancing commercial construction data. This pivotal role involves overseeing data collection processes, collaborating with product and technology teams, and implementing innovative strategies to improve efficiency and accuracy. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data operations, strong leadership skills, and a passion for leveraging technology to drive business outcomes. Join this dynamic organization and make a significant impact in transforming data into actionable insights for clients.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Performance Bonuses

Comprehensive Benefits

Remote Work Flexibility

Qualifications

• 8+ years managing data operations or analytics teams.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.
• Experience with cloud technologies and machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-performance team through recruiting and training.
• Manage relationships with content vendors and ensure quality standards.
• Collaborate with product teams to define technical requirements.

Skills

Data Operations Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Process Improvement

Cloud Technologies

Machine Learning

SQL

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

BI Tools

Job description

Job Title: Director, Data Acquisition

The Director, Data Acquisition, oversees a remote and offshore team dedicated to researching and collecting commercial construction project data, enhancing the information network used by clients.

Key priorities include ensuring timely, high-quality data delivery through collaboration with product, technology, and vendor teams to develop a digitization strategy, and establishing KPIs for success and measurable client outcomes. The role aims to provide a seamless, efficient customer experience in the commercial construction industry.

Position Details

• Full-time role reporting to the SVP, Data Strategy and Operations
• Preferred Location: Remote, home-office based in the continental U.S.
• Travel: Up to 10%

Essential Functions

1. Build and lead a high-performance team through recruiting, training, and performance management.
2. Assess team and individual performance, identify development opportunities, and recognize achievements.
3. Align team efforts with business goals, understanding the impact of content availability on sales, marketing, and customer satisfaction.
4. Manage relationships with content vendors, including contracts, budgeting, and forecasting.
5. Ensure vendors meet quality and delivery standards and support scalability.
6. Use data-driven insights to evaluate current content acquisition processes.
7. Recommend and implement process and technology improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
8. Collaborate with product teams to define technical requirements for automation and improved content delivery.
9. Provide regular reporting and analysis to support quality enhancements.
10. Identify new content sources and collection methods to increase revenue or reduce costs.
11. Develop processes and SOPs for utilizing ML, AI, and other technologies to increase throughput and reduce costs.
12. Partner with Sales and Product to align content strategy with customer needs and market opportunities.
13. Explore opportunities to expand and improve data content through modern technologies, manual curation, and data enrichment.
14. Support the creation of algorithms and tools to improve data capture and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years managing data operations or analytics teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with BI tools and SQL is a plus.
• Proven leadership, including managing global teams and vendors.
• Experience with process improvements, cloud technologies, machine learning, scraping technologies, and distributed databases.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively remotely in a fast-paced environment.

About Dodge Construction Network

We deliver comprehensive data and connections to the construction industry, empowering customers with insights for growth and success. Our mission is to transform data into guidance that propels the industry forward.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary, benefits, and performance bonuses or commissions. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Additional Information

Post-offer background checks are required. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.