Business Analyst Construction Portfolio, Project and Resource Management System
Jobs via Dice · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $100,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Analyze and document requirements for construction management system.
- Design business processes and workflows.
- Liaise between stakeholders, IT, and vendors.
- Support procurement, testing, and readiness.
- Requires 5+ years BA experience, PPM implementations.
About the role
Business Analyst - Construction Management System
Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Protos IT, is seeking a Business Analyst to support the implementation of a Construction Portfolio, Project, and Resource Management System, including Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) capabilities, for a municipal electric utility. This role will partner with the Project Manager, implementation vendor, and internal stakeholders to define, validate, and manage business, functional, and technical requirements across the full project lifecycle.
The position is accountable for driving requirements from concept through implementation, ensuring traceability, alignment with utility operations, and deployment readiness. This includes supporting procurement activities, system selection, and transition into implementation, testing, and business readiness, with a focus on enabling effective PPM processes and governance.
Responsibilities:
Requirements & Analysis
- Lead end-to-end requirements elicitation, analysis, and documentation across business and technical domains.
- Develop and maintain Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) across all phases (design through UAT).
- Perform fit-gap analysis to evaluate solution alignment with utility construction and portfolio management needs.
- Translate business requirements into detailed functional and technical specifications aligned with existing enterprise systems.
Business Process & Workflow Design
- Develop current-state (as-is) and future-state (to-be) process maps for construction portfolio, project, and resource workflows.
- Define use cases, user stories, and acceptance criteria aligned with operational needs.
- Identify process improvements and standardization opportunities across business units.
Stakeholder Engagement & Governance
- Serve as primary liaison between business stakeholders, IT, and vendor teams.
- Facilitate workshops, validation sessions, and decision-making forums.
- Ensure stakeholder alignment and timely input across all workstreams.
Procurement & RFP Support
- Lead development of detailed requirements for inclusion in the RFP package.
- Partner with Procurement and Legal to produce a complete, procurement-ready solicitation.
- Support development of vendor evaluation criteria, scoring approach, and response structure.
Testing & Business Readiness
- Define UAT strategy, test coverage, and acceptance criteria.
- Develop test scripts and support execution of User Acceptance Testing.
- Validate readiness for deployment, including procedures, training, and operational transition.
- Support post-go-live validation and stabilization activities.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- 5+ years of Business Analyst experience supporting enterprise technology implementations.
- Demonstrated experience delivering a minimum of three Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) system implementations, preferably within utility construction management environments.
- Proven experience leading requirements elicitation, RTM management, and stakeholder alignment across complex programs.
- Experience supporting full lifecycle delivery, including RFP development, vendor selection, testing, and go-live.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Utility industry experience is strongly preferred, particularly in electric utilities.
Key skills/competency:
- Business Analysis
- Requirements Elicitation
- PPM Systems
- Construction Management
- Stakeholder Management
- UAT
- RFP Development
- Process Improvement
- System Implementation
- Utility Industry
Skills & topics
- Business Analyst
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Resource Management
- PPM Systems
- Requirements Elicitation
- Stakeholder Management
- UAT
- RFP
- System Implementation
- Utility Industry
- Remote
- 6 Month Contract
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience with PPM systems and utility construction management.
- Showcase PPM expertise: Emphasize your track record of leading three or more PPM implementations.
- Detail your analytical skills: Provide examples of requirements elicitation, RTM, and stakeholder alignment.
- Demonstrate full lifecycle experience: Include achievements in RFP development, vendor selection, and UAT.
- Apply via Dice: Submit your application through the specified platform to ensure visibility.
Technical preparation
Master requirements gathering techniques.,Familiarize with PPM software.,Study RTM and fit-gap analysis.,Understand utility construction processes.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex requirements challenge.,How do you manage stakeholder conflicts?,Share an example of process improvement.,How do you ensure testing accuracy?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Business Analyst Construction Management System role?
- This is a remote position, offering flexibility while supporting a client located in the Seattle area. You can work from anywhere, provided you can effectively fulfill the responsibilities of the role.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Business Analyst on this project?
- The Business Analyst will lead requirements elicitation, RTM management, fit-gap analysis, process mapping, stakeholder engagement, RFP support, and UAT strategy for a Construction Portfolio, Project, and Resource Management System.
- What specific experience is crucial for this Business Analyst position?
- Proven experience with at least three Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) system implementations, especially in utility construction, and a strong background in requirements elicitation and stakeholder alignment are crucial.
- Is utility industry experience required for the Business Analyst role?
- While not strictly required, utility industry experience, particularly within electric utilities, is strongly preferred and will significantly enhance your candidacy for this Business Analyst position.
- What is the duration of this Business Analyst contract?
- This is a 6-month contract position. It provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience with a significant system implementation in the utility sector.
- What qualifications are needed to apply for the Business Analyst Construction Management System role?
- A Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent experience) and 5+ years of Business Analyst experience with enterprise technology implementations, specifically PPM systems, are required.
- How does Protos IT support remote employees for this Business Analyst role?
- As a remote role, Protos IT likely provides the necessary tools and communication channels to ensure seamless collaboration with the Seattle-based client and internal teams, focusing on effective remote work practices.