Data Acquisition Specialist-East Team

Data Acquisition Specialist

Position Summary

This Data Acquisition Specialist is an entry level position that builds and maintains construction community relationships to collect information on private construction projects in the Planning phase. This position focuses on daily outbound calls, email communication, internet research, document management and data entry. Additional responsibilities include researching, assessing, acquiring, verifying, and inputting private, planning stage construction project information into DCN's proprietary database. Accurate and timely data entry is also mission critical. Ability to grow from within our company.

This position reports directly to the Data Acquisition Manager.

Location

For this position, the work is remote but there is a preference to hire in the Eastern Time Zone.

Core Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with construction industry professionals such as architects, engineers, owners, contractors, etc.
• Conduct telephone calls or send emails to industry professionals to obtain construction information on new projects as well as updates to existing projects. The focus is projects in the predesign or design phase
• This role also acquires data by researching digital sites to identify and capture key construction related information
• Identify and input accurate construction data into DCN’s database to support our customers’ needs
• Meet daily production requirements
• Handle Customer Care Inquiries
• Achieve defined goals in data 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

Skills and Qualifications

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

About Dodge Construction Network

Dodge Construction Network (DCN) 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.

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.

Compensation

Dodge Construction Network (DCN) provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in different geographic areas we are licensed to operate our business from. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, level of professional, educational experience, skills, and specific candidate location. In addition, this role may be eligible for a market competitive bonus upon accepted offer. Salary Range: $16.83 to $18.26.

For this role, we are only considering candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States and who do not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

Dodge Construction Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

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