Business Solutions Analyst

Work hard, have fun! At Cerris, we believe in delivering quality craftsmanship while having fun along the way. Our group of construction companies prides itself on our almost 100-year history, our employee ownership structure, and our competitive pay and benefits. From the moment you start working with us, we’ve got your growth in mind. We believe Cerris isn’t just a great place to start your career – it’s a great place to watch it advance for years to come. 

Come build the Extraordinary with us. Apply today!

Nature of Work

The Business Solutions Analyst will serve as a critical bridge between our IT team at the strategic center and our business units. This role is responsible for understanding the unique needs and challenges of each business unit, translating these into business requirements, and ensuring the successful implementation of technology solutions. This role will facilitate communication, coordinate technology projects, provide training and support, and advocate for innovative solutions that drive efficiency and effectiveness. This position reports to the Enterprise Applications Manager and plays a key role in aligning technology initiatives with the strategic goals of our SBU’s and the strategic center.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Facilitate Communication

  • Act as the primary point of contact between the IT team and business units.

  • Ensure clear and consistent communication regarding technology needs, projects, and updates.
    
    

• Understand Business Needs:

  • Develop a deep understanding of the business processes, challenges and opportunities within each unit.

  • Identify opportunities where technology can enhance efficiency and innovation.
    
    

• Translate Requirements:

  • Translate business requirements into technical specifications for the IT team.

  • Ensure that the solutions developed by the IT team align with business objectives.
    
    

• Project Coordination:

  • Coordinate technology projects within business units, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.

  • Monitor project progress and address any issues that arise.
    
    

• Training and Support:

  • Provide training and support to business unit staff on new technologies and systems.

  • Ensure that employees are proficient in using the tools and technologies implemented including applications and dashboards and reports.
    
    

• Data and Visualizations Liaison

  • Work with internal teams to scope and design data visualizations to promote data literacy.
    
    

• Feedback Loop:

  • Gather feedback from business units on technology performance and areas for improvement.

  • Communicate this feedback to the IT team to drive continuous improvement.
    
    

• Innovation Advocacy:

  • Promote the adoption of new technologies and innovative solutions within business units.

  • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to recommend relevant technologies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction technology, IT systems, or construction management software
• Strong experience with construction-specific software, including Procore, BIM platforms, and project management systems, is required
• Familiarity with construction processes, safety standards, and regulations
• Positive, self-motivated professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills for training and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to understand and implement best practice standards
• Ability to deliver quality through attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to change and stress in the work environment and manage competing demands while maintaining high performance levels
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize under tight deadlines
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

Education

• Bachelor's degree from 4-year college/university or equivalent experience

Experience

• 5 years or more of construction industry work experience required
• Other technical experience such as military, public service, on the job training programs, etc. may meet this requirement as determined by local management

Physical Demands and Working Environment 

• Frequent travel (up to 75%) is required in the first year as you get up to speed and build key relationships. As you settle into the role, travel will taper off.
• Periods of time working in a normal office environment at assigned office location
• Periods of time walking on construction sites
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Cerris and its subsidiary companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer-EEO/AA/M/F/D/V/VEVRAA