Construction Analyst

Construction Analyst

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

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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,…