Pro Analyst, Vancouver, WA

Description

Job Title: Pro Analyst

Location: Vancouver WA (onsite 3-4 day/wk, remote 1-2 days/wk)

Pay Range: $50-60/hr W2 only

The contractor will support the Retail Pro strategic growth initiatives. The contractor will be tasked with owning on small to medium subsets of larger initiatives that involve conducting research, using independent judgement, identifying potential opportunities for growth, providing and analyzing quality data, test, learn and refine recommendations and effectively communicate and present within expectations of project timelines. A high level of analytical ability is required to distinguish multiple components of a problem and develop conclusions using quantitative skills with the ability to effectively communicate project or initiative findings. This assignment will work in a cross-functional environment supporting respective workstreams and leadership to meet business priorities.

Assignment Tasks:

• Business Acumen - Act as the subject matter expert for the assigned initiative; Learn and report on best practices, industry standards, and requirements associated with assigned projects; use independent judgement to develop solutions and recommend project or strategy planning and data utilization
• Data Analysis - Identify, research and measure ongoing effectiveness of programs against metric targets; Develop and execute ongoing enhancement/optimization strategy based on measured performance and customer feedback; Troubleshoot and problem solve for ongoing operational needs as they arise
• Project Management - Contractor will own small to medium initiative-specific projects and reporting, prioritizing projects and tasks to ensure deliverables and goals are met or exceeded

The high-level context for this role is that sales leadership has asked the Pro Takeoffs team to fully quote every job material list before completing the order and returning to the requesting associate. Up until now, ISSRs have been responsible for creating quotes from the material lists provided by the Pro Takeoffs team.

Top 3-5 core responsibilities (what the contractor will be doing day-to-day)

o The scope of work for this role is straightforward: Converting job material lists from our takeoff provider to full quotes

o Blueprint Interpretation & Analysis: Advanced ability to read, analyze, and cross-reference complex architectural and structural drawings to accurately determine project scope and requirements

o Estimating Proficiency: High-level technical proficiency with industry-standard estimation best practices, with direct experience with estimation/takeoff software platforms preferred (e.g., Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff, or similar tools)

o Applied Construction Knowledge: Deep understanding of construction methodologies, building assemblies, material specifications, and industry classification systems to ensure all components are correctly identified, categorized, and quoted

o Risk Mitigation & Problem Solving:Strong analytical skills to independently identify discrepancies or missing information in plans, adjust material waste factors, and draft necessary RFIs (Requests for Information) to ensure complete quote accuracy

• Years of experience and level: 5+
• Tools/systems used (e.g., specific software, platforms)

o Blueprint Pro AI (takeoff providers application)

o Excel (job material lists)

o Adobe Acrobat (viewing plans and layout files)

o ProAssist (researching products and building quotes)

o OrderUp (building quotes)