Data Analyst – Data Center Project Controls

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Assist Cost Managers in ensuring precise and consistent cost data structures across various active projects.

• Aggregate, clean, and analyze project cost data to facilitate forecasting, reporting, and informed decision-making.

• Develop corporate reporting materials, such as dashboards, presentations, and executive summaries for senior leadership.

• Perform benchmarking analysis by comparing cost and schedule data across projects, regions, and scopes to detect trends, variances, and key drivers.

• Aid in the establishment and maintenance of cost baselines and unit rate libraries for essential data center construction components (e.g., MEP systems, structural, and site work).

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to guarantee data accuracy, consistency, and alignment with project and corporate standards.

• Support the creation of data visualization tools and dashboards to improve transparency and usability of cost data.

• Validate and reconcile data from various sources, ensuring the integrity and reliability of reporting outputs.

• Assist with ad hoc analysis and reporting requests from project teams and senior leadership.

• Communicate insights, trends, and recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Conduct all activities with a high degree of integrity and attention to detail, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy of sensitive financial data.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (preferably in Data Analytics, Finance, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field).

• 2–5 years of experience in data analysis, project controls, cost engineering, or a related field.

• Experience with large datasets and developing analytical models, ideally in a construction or project-based setting.

• Strong expertise in Microsoft Excel (including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and data modeling).

• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is preferred.

• Understanding of construction cost structures or project financials is advantageous.

• Experience in supporting cost management or project controls teams is preferred.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational capabilities.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present data clearly to diverse stakeholders.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents).

• 401(k) with Company Match.

• Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays.

• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave.

• Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions).

• Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions).

• Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits.

• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data.

• Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans.

• Device Purchase Support.