Construction Analyst

Position Summary 

The Construction Analyst supports nationwide renovation and construction operations across the organization’s single-family rental portfolio. This role is responsible for managing key aspects of the construction lifecycle, including budget tracking, vendor coordination, scheduling, and quality control. The position plays a critical role in ensuring renovation projects align with the investment thesis by monitoring cost performance, identifying variances, and supporting operational execution. This role works cross-functionally with Acquisitions, Investment Management, and vendor partners to ensure timely and accurate delivery of renovation projects across multiple markets. 

Essential Job Functions 

1. Functional Responsibilities 

• Review acquisition renovation budgets (ARB) and inspector scopes to prepare bids for vendor execution  

• Evaluate estimates to ensure alignment with investment thesis and track deferred or out-of-scope items  

• Approve estimates, change orders, invoices, and project timelines  

• Monitor renovation progress and ensure accurate updates are maintained in internal systems (CMS)  

• Complete renovation tracking documentation including scope variance, pricing updates, punch lists, and project status  

• Track homes in triage status and ensure all required data is collected for decision-making  

• Provide feedback on scope, pricing, and execution performance to Acquisitions Analysts 

2. Operational / Departmental Support 

• Maintain regular communication with vendors to track project progress and performance 

• Onboard and manage vendor relationships to ensure capacity, quality, and pricing expectations are met 

• Schedule and review inspections across due diligence, in-progress work, and final walkthroughs 

• Coordinate change order approvals and ensure timely resolution of construction adjustments 

• Support production workflow optimization and identify process inefficiencies 

3. Compliance & Risk Management  

• Ensure adherence to applicable federal, state, and local regulations 

• Support adherence to applicable fair housing and local real estate regulations 

• Maintain required documentation and reporting standards 

• Monitor construction quality and ensure consistency across markets and vendors 

• Conduct audits of construction outcomes and document performance trends 

• Identify and escalate compliance risks, budget variances, and operational concerns as appropriate 

4. Financial / Performance Accountability  

• Support budget adherence and cost controls across renovation projects  

• Monitor budget-to-actual variance performance and identify cost-saving opportunities  

• Track renovation cycle times and project completion timelines  

• Contribute to operational efficiency and project delivery goals  

• Ensure accuracy of invoices, estimates, and change order approvals 

5. Leadership / Collaboration  

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Construction, Acquisitions, and Investment Management teams  

• Provide reporting and updates regarding project status, risks, and operational performance  

• Maintain professional relationships with vendors and contractors  

• Promote company values, operational standards, and quality expectations  

• Contribute insights on construction trends, pricing, and vendor performance 

6. Additional Responsibilities 

• Perform other duties as assigned to support business objectives 

Performance Expectations & Key Metrics: 

Performance will be evaluated based on measurable outcomes aligned with company and departmental goals. Metrics may include: 

• Budget to Actual Variance: Accuracy of renovation cost management 

• Cycle Time Metrics: Days to start renovation, complete renovation, and close punch list 

• Vendor quality, pricing consistency, and scope adherence 

• Monthly number of renovations completed and tracked 

• Accuracy and timeliness of construction data entry and reporting 

• Resident move-in satisfaction and work order resolution performance 

Required Qualifications 

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Business, or related field OR equivalent construction experience (2 years experience = 1 year education) 

Experience 

• Relevant experience in construction, renovation, or project coordination environment preferred 

Skills & Competencies 

• Strong understanding of construction budgeting and Budget vs. Actual (BVA) analysis 

• Experience with project management tools and scheduling systems (Gantt charts a plus) 

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reporting and analytics 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment 

• Knowledge of fair housing and real estate regulations (preferred) 

• Ability to work in office and field coordination environments, including occasional extended hours if needed 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in single-family rental, multifamily, or residential renovation environments  

• Experience working with CMS platforms, project tracking software, or construction management tools  

• Familiarity with construction inspections, vendor management, and renovation operations  

• Industry certifications related to construction or project management preferred