Data Visualization Developer

Overview:

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates and invests. Suffolk is an end-to-end business that provides value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging its core construction management services with vertical service lines that include real estate capital investment, design, self-perform construction services, technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies) and innovation research/development.

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $5.0 billion in annual revenue, 2,600 employees, and main offices in Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. Suffolk manages some of the most complex, sophisticated projects in the country, serving clients in every major industry sector, including healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, transportation/aviation, government, mission critical and commercial. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

About the Role:

Our industry-leading Data Analytics Solution Center at Suffolk Construction is seeking a qualified Data Visualization Developer passionate about data, analytics, and data visualization. The ideal candidate will come from a data analytics or IT background and have experience with data visualization, data engineering and possess business analytics skills. This role will require both creative and collaborative work within the Data Analytics Solution Center and Suffolk’s wider business.

The Data Visualization Developer will be responsible for gathering requirements, conducting analyses, preparing and cleaning data, and building interactive data visualizations. The right candidate will be excited by the prospect of designing our company’s next generation of data visualization products.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to define project scope, vision, and requirements. 

• Design, develop, and enhance data visualizations using Tableau and Power BI. 

• Prepare, blend, and cleanse data from multiple sources using tools like Python, R, or SQL. Develop calculations and data manipulations to support analytical needs. 

• Maintain and optimize data sources and visualizations on Tableau Cloud. 

• Ensure high adoption rates of dashboards by focusing on UI/UX and data quality. 

• Provide technical support and deliver end-user training and materials. 

Required qualifications: 

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Management, Information Systems, or a related quantitative field; or equivalent work experience. 

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data analytics or a related field. 

• Proficiency with Tableau and Power BI. 

• Experience with data sourcing, transformation, and cleanup using Python, R, or SQL. 

• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, charting, macros, and calculations. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

• Ability to build complex calculations and manipulate data effectively. 

Preferred qualifications: 

• Tableau Desktop or Power BI certification (e.g., Exam DA-100). 

• Experience in the construction industry. 

• Knowledge of best practices in data visualization and UI/UX design. 

Necessary Attributes:

• Demonstrates Suffolk’s Core Values of hard work, professionalism, integrity, passion, and caring 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Sound business acumen 

• Positive attitude with a strong willingness to learn 

• Curious and tenacious 

• Strong drive to insight 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand, and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stands; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level.

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.