About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering Services.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This role supports the Cost Intelligence Group by collecting, validating, and analyzing construction cost data to produce benchmark reports, indices, and ad-hoc client deliverables. Typical responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain a standard elemental cost analysis format for data intake and reporting
• Build and update historic cost databases for property and industrial sectors
• Establish and maintain a network of office and industry contacts to source monthly bid/project data
• Review incoming bid information for suitability and data quality
• Analyze cost information and enter validated projects into the database
• Create and maintain cost and location indices to update historic cost information to current dates and locations
• Prepare bespoke client reports and occasional industry articles on construction cost topics (e.g., LEED certification costs)
• Provide support and oversight to junior staff when assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Economics, or a related field
• Experience or coursework in data management, economics, statistics, or related quantitative work preferred
• Strong proficiency with information technology tools including:
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel required), Microsoft Project
  • Internet and intranet tools, Adobe Acrobat
• Clear analytical approach to problem solving and strong decision-making abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• High attention to detail and ability to apply standard techniques, interpretation, and deductive reasoning under supervision

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Prior exposure to construction cost or estimating systems, historic cost databases, or pricing indices
• Experience preparing client reports or industry articles
• Familiarity with establishing and maintaining data collection networks or contact lists

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Compensation & Benefits

• Expected pay range: $60,000 — $70,000 annually (actual offer depends on skills, experience, and location).
• Benefits (depending on employment status) may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and disability benefits, employer-matched retirement plan, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, flexible work options, employee assistance programs, and voluntary benefits.

Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities during the application and interview process. Offers may be contingent on verification and background checks consistent with applicable law.

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Location & Work Arrangement

This position is based in Chandler, AZ. On-site presence in Chandler is expected; flexible work options may be available depending on role requirements and employment status. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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About Our Client

This opportunity is with a Confidential Client in the Engineering Services industry. The client values safety, integrity, collaboration, innovation, and excellence and offers opportunities to work with cross-disciplinary teams on meaningful infrastructure and construction data projects.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.