What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Analyst position at Brailsford and Dunlavey?
Brailsford and Dunlavey is seeking a highly skilled project analyst to join our growing team in Chicago, Il. Are you someone who prides themselves on being disciplined, strategic, and entrepreneurial? Are you driven by intellectual curiosity and pursuing a more challenging and rewarding career path? Do you desire to work in a collaborative, high-performance environment with leadership committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion? If these qualities align with your values, B&D is the place for you!
Achieve a work-life balance with our hybrid work arrangement. The candidate in this role would be expected to work in our Chicago office 2 days per week.
Position Purpose
- Performs data collection and analysis, including focus group leading and reporting, in-person and telephone interviews to gain market analysis insights, survey design and analysis, space planning, financial modeling, and print and internet research.
- Synthesizes results of analytics to the relevant client context.
- Supports the project team by actively generating and exchanging ideas and recommendations.
- Develop a presentation deck, financial models, and other project deliverables (including written documents) to support institutions' decision-making.
- Assists in coordinating project team activities, including scheduling and participating in client meetings/presentations.
- Serves as the secondary management contact for clients, communicating as needed to ensure appropriate follow-through.
- Participates in B&D's business development activities, including attending conferences, writing articles, and developing relationships with potential clients.
- Assists with quality control and client satisfaction activities specific to his/her assigned projects.
- Assists with the recruitment and training of new staff.
- Assists with the company's research and development efforts by identifying new analytical tools,
- strengthening existing models, and discovering improved business methods.
- Performs other duties as assigned with the effort and skills necessary to contribute to our continued growth.
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree in higher education / non-profit management, construction management engineering, planning, real estate development/management, architecture, or related field.
- Two or more years of relevant experience or a masters degree in a related field.
- Reliable transportation.
- Willingness to travel (by car, air, or train) twice or more monthly.
- In-depth understanding of the firm's project types, project management concepts, methodologies, and general industry knowledge.
- Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel (beyond beginner level), Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated ability to be productive in a fast-paced, multi-dimensional work environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and collaboratively in a group setting.
- Excellent oral, group facilitation, presentation, and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, as well as intellectual curiosity.
- Strong understanding of real estate, finance, and accounting principles.
- Clear support for the firm's mission, values, and operating paradigm.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence.
- Proven adaptability, flexibility, and creativity.
- Aptitude and self-motivation for professional growth and development.
- Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of individuals from diverse academic socioeconomic, gender, gender identity, cultural, disability, and ethical backgrounds.
We lead the planning, development, and management of the places that shape and strengthen our communities. At B&D, you can make a meaningful impact on the communities around you while advancing your career. We strongly believe that for you to invest your career in us, we must also invest in YOU. That's why B&D offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% company-paid medical, prescription, and dental insurance premiums for employees and their children. Our benefits package includes vision insurance, company-paid contribution to 401(K), paid time off, employee assistance programs, cell phone reimbursement, and much more! At B&D, we prioritize growth opportunities, diversity and inclusion, mentorship programs, and work/life balance. Does it get better than this? We don't think so, and if you agree, we would like to encourage you to apply with us today. We are excited to meet you.
This role's target base annual salary range is currently $65,000-77,000. Pay scales are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education, and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate, and pay relative to other team members.Salary : $65,000 - $77,000
