Metric Lead

Argano; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Argano, a digital consultancy, is seeking a Construction Metrics Lead to own construction progress and performance reporting. You will collect, validate, forecast, and analyze project metrics, coordinating between contractors, field teams, project controls, and site leadership to ensure accurate reporting and effective change management.

The ideal candidate has 3–10+ years in construction or project controls, strong Excel skills, and proven ability to manage data, schedules, forecasts, and KPI

Qualifications

• 3–10+ years of related construction, project controls, or metrics management experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with project scheduling, forecasting, reporting, and KPI tracking.
• Ability to work independently and lead challenging initiatives with minimal direction.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with contractors to obtain actual data related to scope progress.
• Validate contractor data through field verification or coordination with project scheduler and on-site field staff; identify and resolve data discrepancies.
• Obtain updated quantity forecasts and validate forecast accuracy.
• Input validated actuals and forecasts into project reporting tools and systems.
• Assess project data and provide recommendations when change management actions are needed.
• Support project team with contract development and contract administration efforts.
• Establish and enforce contract requirements for contractor reporting.
• Provide reporting support and data for ad-hoc project requests.
• Develop and maintain KPI and metrics reporting processes.
• Support project reporting, forecasting, risk management, and lessons learned initiatives.
• Ensure reporting aligns with project schedules, budgets, and change management requirements.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Forecasting

Scheduling

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Argano is a digital consultancy that specializes in high-performance business operations, digital transformation, and AI-driven solutions. We help enterprise and mid-market organizations modernize their core systems, streamline supply chains, and improve financial, data, and workforce operations to exceed customer expectations and fuel commercial growth.

About the Practice

American Process Management (APM), an Argano company, is a consulting and analytics firm that helps project owners and contractors successfully deliver large-scale industrial and construction projects through project controls, scheduling, and data analytics services. We partner with clients on projects, providing the data, insights, and tools needed to improve decision-making, manage risk, and enhance project performance.

The Role

The Construction Metrics Lead owns construction progress and performance reporting by collecting, validating, forecasting, and analyzing project metrics. This role serves as the central point of coordination between contractors, field teams, project controls, and site leadership to ensure accurate reporting and effective change management.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with contractors to obtain actual data related to scope progress.
• Validate contractor data through field verification or coordination with project scheduler and on-site field staff. Identify and resolve data discrepancies as required.
• Obtain updated quantity forecasts and validate forecast accuracy.
• Input validated actuals and forecasts into project reporting tools and systems.
• Assess project data and provide recommendations when change management actions are needed.
• Support project team with contract development and contract administration efforts.
• Establish and enforce contract requirements for contractor reporting.
• Provide reporting support and data for ad-hoc project requests.
• Develop and maintain KPI and metrics reporting processes.
• Support project reporting, forecasting, risk management, and lessons learned initiatives.
• Ensure reporting aligns with project schedules, budgets, and change management requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3-10+ years of related construction, project controls, or metrics management experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with project scheduling, forecasting, reporting, and KPI tracking.
• Ability to work independently and lead challenging initiatives with minimal direction.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate combines construction project controls expertise with strong analytical and leadership skills. They can establish reporting standards, validate field data, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and drive data-based decision making across project teams.

How You Embody Our Guiding Principles

• Deliver Excellence: You ensure accuracy and integrity in project reporting and provide actionable feedback to project stakeholders.
• Lead & Mentor: You take ownership of the work product, setting performance benchmarks, and influencing project teams through data-driven insights and effective communication.
• Be a Team Player: You collaborate closely with contractors, field personnel, project controls, and site management to resolve discrepancies, coordinate reporting efforts, and support overall project objectives.
• Stay Curious: You continually analyze project data, investigate variances, validate forecasts, identify problems, and adapt to changing project conditions to identify opportunities for process improvement.