What: Brailsford & Dunlavey is seeking a dynamic project analyst who will be based out of our Chicago office.
Reporting to a senior associate, this position fulfills one of the primary roles on a project team that will perform planning activities for one or more of the following client types: university, municipality and non profit. Asset types include: student housing, intercollegiate athletics, campus recreation, student unions, arenas, stadiums, campus edge developments, municipalities and more. Deliverables for planning services include master planning activities, real estate development advisory, site analyses, needs assessments, program planning, feasibility analyses, financial modeling, and market analyses. Apply for the position here.
The project analyst is specifically responsible for data collection and analysis, financial modeling, demand forecasting, market assessments, and other research activities that they then use to write final reports or provide other client deliverables.
Other duties include assisting with project activities, working closely with other members of the project team, schedule management, and client interfacing. Responsibilities
Essential Responsibilities
- Performs data collection and analysis to include focus group leading and reporting, in-person and telephone interviews, survey design and analysis, site analysis, space planning, and print and Internet research. Integrates analysis into the company's established methodologies.
- Writes reports that concisely analyze and distill data in order to meet client's desired outcomes. Coordinates scope activities including corresponding with clients, scheduling or participating in meetings, or tracking project action items.
- Meets regularly with and provides support for the project executive and project manager. Attends meetings and training sessions as required.
- Performs quality control activities that ensure error-free reporting to clients.
- Participates in business development activities to include article writing, conference attendance, and prospective client tracking or follow-up.
- Performs additional duties as assigned with the effort and skills required to contribute to our continued growth.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in architecture, finance, economics, planning, real estate management, or related field. Master's degree strongly preferred. 1-3 years of full-time work experience. Directly related work or internship experience is highly desirable. Must possess a valid driver's license.
Competencies
Technical Competencies
Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Core Competencies
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent group facilitation and presentation skills. Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
- Strong understanding and real estate, finance and accounting principles.
- Articulated support for the firm's mission, values and operating paradigm.
- Demonstrated commitment to client satisfaction.
- Strong commitment to ethical business practices.
- Proven adaptability, flexibility, and creativity. Demonstrated ability to thrive within a team structure.
- Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, cultural, disability and ethical backgrounds and sensitivity to/knowledge and understanding of groups historically underrepresented.