Data Acquisition Specialist

Who We Are:

Connections are at the heart of our vision and mission. Dodge Construction Network (DCN) connects the people who build the constructed world. Our mission is to collect, organize and share information about commercial construction projects, people, products and firms so that they can find and connect with each other, enabling their success and growth.

How this role makes a difference:

This position builds and maintains construction community relationships within a defined and dedicated geography. The daily responsibilities include researching, assessing, acquiring, verifying, and inputting private, planning stage construction project information into DCNs proprietary database. Securing planning stage project data via phone or e-mail with owners, architects, and agencies is key to being successful in the role. Accurate and timely data entry is also mission critical.

**This position is remote but the preference on location is Central Time Zone.**

Some examples of what you will have accountability for in this role include:

• Identify accurate planning stage construction project information and enter it into DCN's Dodge Reports database for publication
• Successfully communicate through email and phone to secure planning stage construction project data
• Research digital sites to identify and capture construction related information
• Meet daily production requirements of new project data and updates to data already in the database
• Build and maintain relationships with construction industry professionals such as architects, owners, contractors, etc.
• Handle Customer Care Inquiries
• Achieve defined goals in accuracy levels, completeness, and timeliness of data entry
• Follow competitive efforts and news; competitive research
• An organized home office set up away from distraction is vital for success

What You Bring:

EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Construction industry experience a plus
• Outbound call experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Computer proficiency: Email, Microsoft word, Excel required
• Tableau a plus
• Excellent organization/time management skills, disciplined to process a large volume of accurate work
• Proven track record of working effectively in an independent, remote environment is required
• Strong (oral and written) communication skills
• Excellent communication and research skills
• Positive, professional demeanor
• Ability to work well under pressure and collaborate effectively with others in order to meet deadlines
• Effective problem solving and troubleshooting abilities in a fast-paced environment
• Independent, disciplined work success is essential for this remote role

INTELLECTUAL DEMANDS:

• High production driven environment
• High outbound call volume to sources
• Fast-paced working environment with high level of accuracy
• Abundance of time spent searching on websites for key metric driven data
• Self-starter and independent worker necessary

What We Offer:

Dodge Construction Network offers a competitive total compensation plan plus a full array of health, wellness and financial security benefits designed to provide you with peace of mind so that you can bring your best self to work. DCN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know. We are committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people.

About the Company:

Dodge Construction Network leverages an unmatched offering of data, analytics, and industry-spanning relationships to generate the most powerful source of information, knowledge, insights, and connections in the commercial construction industry. The company powers four longstanding and trusted industry solutions—Dodge Data & Analytics, The Blue Book Network, Sweets, and IMS—to connect the dots across the entire commercial construction ecosystem. Together, these solutions provide clear and actionable opportunities for both small teams and enterprise firms. Purpose-built to streamline the complicated, Dodge Construction Network ensures that construction professionals have the information they need to build successful businesses and thriving communities. With over a century of industry experience, Dodge Construction Network is the catalyst for modern commercial construction.

We are committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran