At SMS Assist, we're not just in the business of fixing properties-we're fixing an entire industry. Typically, facilities maintenance is tough work-both in the nature of the job (plumbing, HVAC, snow removal) and the lack of clarity throughout the experience. We decided a better way wasn't only possible, but essential. Through our award-winning technology platform, built and powered by SMSers, we connect local contractors to our customers and help manage an experience that surpasses expectations.
Recognized on Forbes' Cloud 100 list, Deloitte's Technology Fast 500, Chicago Crain's Top Tech Employers, and more, SMS Assist manages more than 186,000 properties where people live and work. Our customers' livelihoods are in our hands-think a restaurant manager whose only fryer goes down on a busy Friday night or a family in Florida without power after a hurricane. We work across the industries that make up your community, including retail, food service, banking, residential, and more, and we help them find the right provider in our network (we call them Affiliates) in more than 45 trades.
We're innovators, disruptors, and out-of-the-box thinkers. We set each other up for success in the office and for the perfect spike on the volleyball court during an intramural game. We're community volunteers, karaoke partners, and lifelong friends. We're passionate about the people we serve, and we give our all because we care. We want to make every property better, and we want your help to make it happen.
The Construction Budget Review Analyst will report directly to the VP of Construction Operations or the Regional Director of Construction Ops as assigned by the VP of Construction Ops. BRAs are responsible for the day to day evaluation of completed assessments. Specifically, eliminating inconsistencies, validating pricing, collecting/confirming specialist reports and pricing before submitting completed Budgets to our Clients.
Responsibilities
The responsibility of the Construction Budget Review Analyst are as follows, but not limited to:

• Using SMS Assist proprietary software to review each scope for accuracy, precision and clarity.
• Work in partnership with the Director of Procurement to manage a national price list. Including editing and/or creating new line items, obtaining vendor quotes and communicating vendor compliance.
• Maintain SLA for reviewing, editing and submitting budgets.
• Support the Regional Directors and/or Area Construction Managers to communicate scopes of work to Clients, Vendors or internal SMS Assist stakeholders.
• Review/edit scopes to ensure compliance with national and local purchasing programs.
• Review/edit scopes to ensure compliance with national and local codes.
• Collect, review and incorporate specialty inspections into the scope of work.
• Ensure that all scopes meet Home Condition Standards prior to submission.
• Travel requirements: Outside region travel expected: less than [10%] of the time
• Ensure confidentiality of internal and external data
• Perform ad-hoc projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Basic Home Maintenance knowledge
• Computer Skills: Advanced proficiencies in: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook required
• System Experience: Advanced Excel required
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Traits: attention to detail, ability to work under pressure
• Organized with an ability to multi-task.
• Self-driven with minimal supervision. You have no problem leading yourself to reach all of your KPI's.
• A Collaborative worker. You work well with others.
• Four-year Construction Science/Engineering degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in engineering, project management or construction management preferred
• Thorough knowledge of maintenance/construction terms and pricing.
• Valid driver's license, valid auto insurance and transportation.
• [3] years of experience in Construction field

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities, and schedule may change at any time with or without notice.
SMS Assist is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that welcomes and encourages all applicants to apply regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital or parental status, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy or other reasons prohibited by law.