What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Intelligence Developer position at Kent Companies?
Summary
As an integral member of the Kent Companies team, the Business Intelligence (BI) Developer is responsible for transforming data into meaningful insights that empower strategic decision-making and fuel continued success and growth across the organization. This position is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining interactive dashboards, reports, and data models that provide clear, actionable intelligence to the leadership team and internal stakeholders.
This role requires a blend of technical expertise in data modeling and integration, strong visualization and storytelling skills, and a collaborative mindset to work closely with stakeholders across operations, finance, and regional teams.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain Power BI dashboards, datasets, and dataflows to support company-wide operational reporting needs.
- Partner with operations, finance, and regional teams to identify KPIs, and streamline data presentation for clarity and impact.
- Clean, model, and transform data using Power Query, DAX, and SQL as needed.
- Manage vendor relationships and collaborate with data engineers to manage and optimize the companys data lake infrastructure within Microsoft Fabric.
- Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and timely refreshes across all key reports and dashboards.
- Translate complex datasets into intuitive, visually compelling dashboards and narratives that support strategic decision-making.
- Continuously improve report usability and drive adoption of data-driven decision-making across departments.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.
Required Experience, Education, and Qualifications
- 5 years of experience as a BI Developer with proven experience in Mid-Senior level capacity with a strong portfolio of dashboards and reports.
- Proficiency in DAX, Power Query (M), and SQL for data modeling and transformation.
- Proficiency with data warehousing concepts and ETL processes.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Capable of managing vendor/3rd party relationships.
- Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).
- Ability to pass drug screening.
- Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Associates or bachelors degree in data science, computer science, information technology, finance, or related.
- Experience creating dashboards & narratives for finance teams.
- Experience with Spectrum ERP & Crystal Reports.
Work Environment/Physical Demand
This position works in an office environment but occasionally travels to job sites as required. It requires long periods of sitting.
Position type, travel, and expected hours of work
- This is a full-time office position.
- Typical hours will range from 40-45 hours per week and are subject to change.
- Travel will be rare but would consist of travelling to other offices or attending conferences pertinent to your role.
Office Location
130 60th Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
About Kent Companies
Kent Companies is a full-service concrete contractor with expertise in commercial and industrial concrete construction, mixed-use construction, multi-family housing, and a full range of concrete-related specialties. Every Kent Companies project is marked by our Four Hallmarks: Safety, Productivity, Quality, and Customer Service. We believe in providing challenging work, opportunities for professional development, and industry-leading compensation packages. And its all wrapped in a culture built on values and integrity. We deliver on our promises.
EEO Statement
At Kent Companies, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce, and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Kent Companies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices and personnel actions, including but not limited to hiring, recruiting, promotions, performance evaluations, termination, and compensation decisions.
The Company will strive to ensure that all employees and prospective employees will be treated equally in regard to recruitment, employment, promotions, demotions, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, leaves of absence, and layoffs. The Company will further ensure that its management staff is aware of the Companys commitment to this policy and each member understands their individual role in the process of administering this plan.
Kent Companies will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.