Strategy and Development Analyst - Construction at Sigma Qualitas Limited

Job Description
The Strategy and Development Analyst will perform financial, statistical, economic and qualitative data collection and analyses; create and manage spreadsheets and databases; create reports and presentations, and perform various analytic tasks to support strategy, business / financial planning, and operations.

Primary Responsibility

• Conduct research and analysis, prepare reports and make recommendations based on findings.
• Perform financial analyses as needed. Make recommendations that will have an effect on the management of the company based on the above analyses and maintain data for on-going analyses.
• Assist in the production of reports in PowerPoint, including editing previous reports and presentations.
• Support the development and monitoring of business plans and related analysis as well as monitor management dashboard reports and quarterly business reviews with senior management, related to key end client market sectors
• Support corporate initiatives and projects and attend meetings with senior management to track and follow-up on action items.
• Perform market research and cost analyses as needed. Make recommendations that will have an effect on the management of the company based on the above analyses.
• Coordinate with internal departments and regions, as well as other departments and business units to collect and analyze data to prepare reports required by senior management.
• Monitor operations of regional business units across and prepare related analysis and participate in monthly management dashboard reports as well as quarterly business reviews with senior management.
• Prepare fee proposals and general conditions estimates.
• Coordinate with corporate departments to collect and analyze data to prepare reports required by senior management.
• Monitor the status of at-risk construction projects, including Design-Build, General Contractor, and Construction Manager with organization, Construction Manager as Constructor, and Construction Manager with Guaranteed or Fixed General Conditions.

Job Requirements and Skills

• Graduate Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering or related field from a recognised University REQUIRED.
• Post Graduate Qualifications: Post Graduate Degree OR MBA is of ADVANTAGE
• Previous Experience: Previous experience in construction industry is of ADVANTAGE
• Experience: 6- 8 years’ work experience (NYSC is ESSENTIAL)
• Certifications and Training Requirements: Member of relevant professional body is of ADVANTAGE.

Key Skills

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office, Outstanding Process and Systems Documentation, Attention to Detail, Highly Organised, Conflict Resolution, Presentation Skills, Excellent Communication skills, Highly Organised, Team Oriented and Leadership, High Tolerance for Stress, Problem Management (analysis and resolution), Customer Service Orientation, Relationship Builder, High level of Integrity, Time and Priority Management Skills, People Management and Negotiation skills. Superior Analytical.
• Ability to work with different levels of both technical and administrative personnel.
• High comfort level with quantitative analysis but also proficient in qualitative writing skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential, corporate information and answer requests by senior management.
• Commitment to detail including the ability to incorporate edits and follow standard formats.
• Excellent communicator including the desire to ask questions and learn from co-workers.
• Consulting or business / strategic planning experience is preferred.