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Position Summary

TheConstruction Analystsupports nationwide renovation and construction operations across the organization's single-family rental portfolio. This roleis responsible formanaging 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,identifyingvariances, and supporting operational execution. This role works cross-functionally with Acquisitions, Investment Management, and vendor partners to ensuretimelyandaccuratedelivery of renovation projects across multiple markets.

Essential Job Functions

1. 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 ensureaccurateupdates aremaintainedin 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

2. 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 ensuretimelyresolution of construction adjustments

• Support production workflow optimization andidentifyprocess inefficiencies

3. 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

• Identifyand escalate compliance risks, budget variances, and operational concerns as appropriate

4. Financial / Performance Accountability

• Support budget adherence and cost controls across renovation projects

• Monitor budget-to-actual variance performance andidentifycost-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

5. Leadership / Collaboration

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Construction, Acquisitions, and Investment Management teams

• Provide reporting and updatesregardingproject 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

6. 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 (2years 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)

• Advancedproficiencyin 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, vendor management, and renovation operations

• Industry certifications related to construction or project management preferred