Construction data engineer

At OCMI, our core values, One Team, Curiosity, Meaningful Service, and Integrity, drive everything we do. Founded in 1982 and still privately owned, we've become one of the nation's fastest-growing construction management consultancies. Serving markets across federal, education, hospitality, healthcare, technology, and commercial sectors, we offer comprehensive services including cost management, project management, scheduling, and project controls. Most importantly, our teams are passionate about supporting each other and making a difference in the communities we serve.

We’re excited to welcome a Construction Data Engineer to our IT and Data team at OCMI. This is a fantastic opportunity to help modernize and support business applications that power our project controls, scheduling, cost management, and operations teams. In this role, you'll develop and maintain solutions that connect advanced Excel/VBA tools with SQL databases through Python, APIs, ETL processes, and related technologies. You'll work closely with business users and technical teams to improve automation, enhance reporting, streamline workflows, and support data-driven decision-making across the organization. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by transforming complex business processes into reliable, scalable, and user-friendly solutions within a growing construction management firm. Hybrid and remote candidates will be considered. If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests, we encourage you to apply. A recruiter and subject-matter expert will review your application and respond within five business days.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance business applications that support project delivery and corporate operations.
• Modernize and support Excel/VBA-based tools through integration with SQL databases, Python applications, APIs, and other technologies.
• Develop and maintain database solutions, ETL processes, and system integrations that improve data quality and operational efficiency.
• Partner with business users to gather requirements, analyze workflows, and deliver effective technical solutions.
• Create and support reporting, dashboard, and data-management.
• Perform testing, troubleshooting, and quality assurance activities to ensure reliable system performance.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and end-user support materials.
• Apply secure software development practices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience developing business applications, software solutions, or data-driven systems.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, VBA, SQL, and Python.
• Experience with database development, ETL processes, APIs, and system integrations.
• Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into practical technical solutions.
• Experience with software testing, troubleshooting, and technical documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Construction, engineering, architecture, or AEC industry experience preferred.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid and flexibility, depending on the position.
• Company-sponsored Medical/Dental/Vision and Life Insurance.
• 401K Program with a Company Match.
• Paid Holidays / Sick Leave / Vacation Accrual.
• Company Team Building, Employee Events, and a fun, people-first environment.

Compensation: $105,000.00 - $125,000.00

OCMI, Inc. (OCMI) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. OCMI does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws. #LI-EJ1