Who we are
We're The Beck Group, the largest and most innovative integrated building firm in the country. We are focused on delivering design and construction excellence on a broad range of project types. Headquartered in downtown Dallas, with offices in Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Worth, Mexico City, and Tampa, we believe a better process and outcome results from working together. At Beck, you will find yourself surrounded by passionate colleagues who have a collaborative mindset and care about each other. We are committed to hiring the best and brightest within our industry, and that's why we are seeking experienced professionals like you to help transform the industry and continue building Beck's respected reputation.
What you bring to the table
Beck is looking for a qualified Preconstruction Analytics Engineer to join an extraordinary project team. This role focuses on preconstruction analytics practices and subject matter expertise that supports the organization with reliable, timely, and fact-based historical project cost information. Employees in this specialty develop knowledge of historical cost data sources, data quality standards, data handling and preparation, and fundamentals of data modeling and reporting.
The position involves the following essential functions:
- Gathering, preparing, and loading historical cost data from internal and external sources.
- Producing reports and insights from gathered data.
- Monitoring and assisting with estimate data quality, including meta data health checks, line item reviews, and coaching team members on proper data standards.
- Developing a foundational understanding of CMiC accounting system data (projects, job cost, subcontracts, vendors, departments, and changes).
- Gathering and reviewing economic data for escalation analysis.
- Updating the Beck Cost Index and assisting with quarterly projection updates.
- Producing escalation reports for specific date ranges and locations.
- Contributing to the bi-annual Beck Cost Report by preparing comparisons, updating workbooks, and incorporating internal feedback.
- Learning basics of DAX, Power Query, and data modeling for Power BI.
- Using Precon Analytics dashboards to provide insights or as tools for tasks.
- Taking DESTINI Estimator trainings.
- Supporting best practices and data quality in DESTINI Estimator.
- Supporting and developing functionality in Beck’s Excel Bid Tab.
Who we think will be a great fit
A person with the willingness to learn and be mentored under talented Senior Preconstruction Managers. This individual has a comprehensive understanding of building construction, excellent time management and organizational skills, a passion to get things done, and possesses uncompromising authenticity and integrity. This individual must have interest in the integrated project delivery method, sharing physical and mental space with fellow design team members, and a deep desire for innovating in process improvement and technology.
Physical Demands:
Frequently operates a computer and other office productivity equipment; frequently ascends/descends ladders and stairs; constantly works in various outdoor weather conditions; frequently moves equipment up to 50Ibs to various locations on site; constantly communicates with subcontractors, vendors, and other members of project team; ability to constantly move around job site on uneven surfaces; Spends much of the day standing. Ability to adhere to consistent and timely attendance.
Beck’s Benefits
At Beck our team member experience goes beyond your day-to-day work activities – we also want to support the rest of your life goals, milestones and challenges. We strive for thrive – we want you to thrive in your wellbeing, finances, and community.
In addition to robust coverage for medical, dental, vision, life & disability benefits, Beck is pleased to offer its team members:
- 401k match and free SmartDollar program for financial wellness
- Free dedicated financial coach
- Personal health & fitness program for tracking activities & earning rewards
- Paid family leave
- Health discounts on medical premiums
- Free comprehensive health screenings
- Free health coach program for weight-loss & hypertension management
- Financial & behavioral support for family forming journeys (ex. Fertility, adoption, pregnancy, and parenthood).
- Free Life Coach
- Pet insurance discount
- Organized projects and events to support our communities
Join our team and build your future with Beck.
The Beck Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Skills Required
- Knowledge of historical project cost data sources and data quality standards
- Experience gathering, preparing, and loading cost and economic data
- Ability to produce reports, insights, and escalation analyses from data
- Foundational understanding of CMiC accounting system data (job cost, subcontracts, vendors, changes)
- Basic knowledge of DAX, Power Query, and data modeling for Power BI
- Strong Excel skills and experience maintaining Excel bid tabs/workbooks
- Willingness to learn DESTINI Estimator and support best practices in its use
- Understanding of building construction and preconstruction processes
- Ability to monitor and assist with estimate data quality and coach team members on standards
What We Do
Our unified delivery model provides our clients with award-winning commercial architecture and commercial construction expertise under one roof.
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