Capital Project Data Analyst

Cockram Construction, founded in 1861, is an international construction services business, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Worldwide our locations include the USA, Australia, China, India and New Zealand. We are, at heart, a construction company with an aim to provide top level services to our clients in high tech and challenging industries. In the US, our staff provide services on client sites coast to coast with a focus in the Pharmaceutical / Bio-Tech, Data Center and Themed/Attraction industries.

We offer our US staff a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Flexible Spending Account including Dependent Care, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K, and employer match, Paid Vacation Time, Paid Sick Time, and Paid Holidays.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Data Analyst to support project performance measurement across multiple dimensions including cost, schedule, process efficiency, and communication effectiveness. This role will play a critical part in ensuring project success by providing actionable insights, developing performance dashboards, and supporting data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Collect, analyze, and interpret project data related to cost, schedule, scope, and quality.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and KPIs to track project performance.
• Generate regular and ad-hoc reports for stakeholders and senior management.

2. Cost & Schedule Analysis

• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and actual expenditures.
• Analyze schedule adherence using tools like MS Project or Primavera.
• Identify variances and trends, and provide recommendations for corrective actions.

3. Process & Efficiency Metrics

• Evaluate project processes to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing workflow data.
• Collaborate with process owners to define and track process performance indicators.

4. Communication & Stakeholder Support

• Translate complex data into clear, concise visualizations and presentations.
• Facilitate communication between project teams, finance, and executive leadership.
• Ensure timely dissemination of performance insights to relevant stakeholders.

5. Data Management & Governance

• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across systems.
• Maintain documentation of data sources, methodologies, and assumptions.
• Support data governance and compliance with organizational standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Business, Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• Experience with Capital / Construction projects required.
• 2–5 years of experience in a data analysis or project controls role.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI/Tableau, SQL, and project management tools.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and project performance frameworks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in Agile or Waterfall project environments.
• Knowledge of cost control systems (e.g., Deltek, SAP, Oracle).
• Certification in CAPM, PMP, or PMI-PBA is a plus.

Join our team and contribute to exciting projects worldwide. Cockram Construction, Inc. offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA/HRA options, life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401K with 4% match, 3 weeks paid vacation, paid sick time, 8 paid holidays 2 floating holidays, $250 annual wellness stipend, and tuition reimbursement.

Cockram Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Cockram Construction participates in the US federal government E-Verify program to confirm the employment authorization of employees upon hire.

Job Type: Full-time