Data Analyst

Opportunity Snapshot

• Position: Data Analyst
• Location: Cheshire, Ohio
• Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
• Employment Type: Full-Time Temporary Assignment
• Assignment Length: Several months
• Potential: Strong opportunity for permanent hire based on performance and business needs
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:30 PM
• Industry: Construction / Large-Scale Facility Project

About the Opportunity

A major project in Cheshire, Ohio is seeking a detail-oriented Data Analyst to support project operations through reporting, analytics, forecasting, and performance tracking. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with large datasets, identifying trends, building reports, and helping leadership make informed business decisions.

What You'll Be Doing

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze project, labor, budget, and operational data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Create and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports.
• Develop dashboards, scorecards, and reporting tools for project leadership.
• Maintain data accuracy across multiple reporting sources.

Forecasting & Business Analytics

• Monitor project performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Develop projections and forecasting models using available project data.
• Analyze variances and identify key drivers impacting project performance.
• Provide insights that support strategic planning and operational improvements.

Financial & Operational Data Management

• Review and validate project cost, labor, and vendor data.
• Assist with tracking commitments, expenditures, and project performance metrics.
• Support invoice and billing reconciliation through data validation and reporting.
• Ensure data integrity across internal systems and reporting platforms.

Process Improvement & Business Intelligence

• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes.
• Improve data collection, reporting accuracy, and dashboard functionality.
• Recommend solutions that enhance visibility and decision-making capabilities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging data-driven insights.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with project managers, field leadership, accounting, and operations teams.
• Gather reporting requirements and translate business needs into meaningful analytics.
• Present findings and recommendations in a clear and professional manner.
• Serve as a trusted resource for project performance and operational data.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
• Full-time hours
• Onsite position in Cheshire, Ohio

What We're Looking For

Education

• Related degree is preferred.
• Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Experience

• Previous experience in data analysis, reporting, business analytics, project controls, or financial analysis.
• Experience working with large datasets and generating actionable insights.
• Background supporting construction, manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or project-based environments is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with reporting tools, dashboards, and data visualization platforms preferred.
• Strong aptitude for working with databases and business systems.
• Ability to organize, interpret, and communicate complex data effectively.

Core Competencies

• Analytical thinking
• Data-driven decision making
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate enjoys turning data into meaningful business insights and can confidently work with large amounts of information to support decision-making. They are naturally curious, highly organized, and comfortable identifying trends, solving problems, and communicating findings to both operational and leadership teams.

About the Hiring Type

This is a full-time temporary position supporting a major project expected to continue for several months. While initially structured as a temporary assignment, the organization anticipates ongoing needs and there is a strong opportunity for permanent hire for candidates who demonstrate strong performance, reliability, and the ability to add value to the project team.