Senior Construction Performance Analyst

About the role

McGough is a respected partner that brings six generations of experience to high profile, unique and complex construction projects. We take great pride in our people and their extraordinary expertise in planning, development, construction and facility management. McGough employee tenure reflects the commitment and pride we share in our work. Ask anyone who knows us - the caliber of our people sets us apart.

The Senior Construction Performance Analyst plays a senior analytical role within Digital Operations, partnering with Construction Operations and Project Controls teams to analyze project data to help improve project outcomes and business performance. Reporting to the Analytics Manager within Digital Operations, this role serves as a bridge between Construction Operations, Project Controls, and Enterprise Analytics. The position combines deep project controls expertise with strong analytical capabilities to help project teams and operational leaders better understand performance, identify risks earlier, improve forecasting accuracy, and make more informed decisions. This role is responsible for applying construction domain expertise to the development, validation, and adoption of project performance analytics, reporting solutions, and operational insights. Working closely with project teams, operational leadership, Business Intelligence, Data Engineering, and Data Governance, the Senior Construction Performance Analyst develops analytical models, reporting solutions, and performance insights that improve visibility across projects and portfolios. Success in this role requires a strong understanding of project delivery combined with the ability to translate complex operational realities into meaningful metrics, reporting, and insights. The emphasis is on improving how McGough measures, predicts, and manages project performance through data-driven decision making.

Physical Requirements: Position involves sitting for extended periods of time at employee’s workstation and during meetings as well as while traveling, either by plane or car. Employee needs to be able to lift to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and ability to distinguish between colors on graphs and charts. Employee may be required to visit construction jobsites which may expose the employee to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions and extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain analytical models, performance reporting, and KPI reporting structures that improve project visibility and decision-making.
• Analyze trends in cost, schedule, productivity, labor, forecasting, and operational performance.
• Support project health reviews, forecasting processes, and variance analysis efforts.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and performance improvement actions across projects and portfolios.
• Lead complex analytical efforts that