Job Description
Job Description
As the Project Analyst, you will work directly with our Senior Vice President, Construction, supporting our affordable multifamily residential general contracting work. This role serves as the SVP's analytical and organizational right hand: preparing reports and analysis, tracking open items to closure, coordinating with project teams, and executing special projects across the portfolio.
The ideal candidate is early in their career, comfortable with numbers, organized under pressure, and eager to learn the business of affordable multifamily construction from the executive level. This position offers broad exposure to preconstruction, operations, finance, and business development, and a clear path to growth within the company.
Responsibilities:
Analysis & Reporting
- Portfolio reporting: Compile and maintain recurring reports on project status, budgets, schedules, cost-to-complete, change orders, and cash flow for the SVP’s review.
- Financial analysis: Analyze job cost data, buyout results, fee and general conditions performance, and variance to budget; flag trends and risks.
- Market research: Research subcontractor capacity, material pricing trends, competitors, affordable housing owners/developers, and market conditions as requested.
- Presentations: Prepare executive-level summaries, dashboards, and presentation decks for internal leadership, owners, lenders, and partners.
Follow-Up & Coordination
- Action item tracking: Maintain the SVP’s running list of open items, commitments, and deadlines; follow up with project managers, superintendents, and department heads to drive items to closure.
- Meeting support: Prepare agendas and pre-read materials, take notes, and distribute action items following leadership, project review, and owner meetings.
Special Projects
- Process improvement: Help develop and roll out standardized templates, reports, and workflows across the affordable multifamily group.
- Systems and data: Support adoption of project management and reporting tools; clean up and organize data to improve visibility and accuracy.
- Ad hoc assignments: Take on special projects assigned by the SVP, which may include post-project reviews, lessons-learned studies, vendor evaluations, or new initiative planning.
- Site visits: Periodically visit active jobsites to observe progress, gather information, and build working relationships with field teams.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Finance, Business, Engineering, Real Estate, or a related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.
- 1–3 years of experience in construction, real estate, finance, consulting, or a comparable analytical role (relevant internships considered).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
- Experience with or exposure to multifamily residential, mixed-use, or commercial construction projects; affordable housing experience preferred.
- Familiarity with construction budgets, schedules, pay applications, change orders, and contract documents preferred.
- Experience with construction software such as Procore, Sage, Viewpoint, Primavera P6, or Microsoft Project.
- Experience with data visualization or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Smartsheet) a plus.
Core Competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting with senior leaders, clients, and field personnel.
- Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-starter who takes ownership, follows through without being reminded, and exercises sound judgment with confidential information.
About the Company:
APEX is a nationwide Construction and Facilities Management firm that was founded on a simple premise…to provide owners of commercial real estate with support across the full lifecycle of their investments. From Due Diligence to Disposition, and everything in between, APEX’s experienced team provides trusted General Contracting & Facilities Management Consulting services across a variety of asset classes.
The APEX team’s potential to support an organization is maximized when we are involved early in the renovation and repair process. From preconstruction, through construction, and beyond, APEX maintains a steadfast commitment to quality and a passion for collaboration. As a committed partner, we approach each project from the owner’s perspective. This drives us to continually provide a best-in-class level of service that not only yields on-time and on-budget project performance, but ensures those projects are completed in a way that maximizes useful life and reduces operating costs across the remainder of the owner’s investment period.
APEX develops designs and integrates sustainability initiatives meant to leave a lasting impact on the structures themselves, as well as the communities they are in. By enhancing the curb appeal of existing properties, addressing deferred maintenance items to ensure worry-free environments for occupants, and by reducing energy consumption where appropriate, we provide owners with assets they can take great pride in for many years to come.
In an ever-changing world, the need to renovate and maintain physical structures that provide critical shelter, workplaces, and hubs to conduct retail business is a constant. Because of the distinct challenges posed by these needs, rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, the APEX team leverages meticulous attention to detail, technical expertise, and efficient processes to address each project in a unique way that never sacrifices quality or longevity.
APEX is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.